Speaking ahead of tonight's Ulster U-21 FC final against Monaghan, Cathal McShane revealed the positive impact that Brian Dooher has had on his burgeoning gaelic football career.

The Red Hands are bidding to retain the provincial silverware and McShane has been inspired by the achievements of his neighbour who lifted the Sam Maguire in 2005.

Dooher will patrol the Athletic Grounds sidelines as a selector tonight alongside manager Feargal Logan and fellow selector Peter Canavan.

"Brian is a great man, easy to get on with," McShane said to The Irish News.

"He always wants the best out of you, no matter if I get a lift with him or not. I always have to do my best, just do what he and the other men want me to do. I feel a lot of men have stepped up to the plate this year.

"You are going to look at the boys who were on the team last year who are there this year. But lots and lots of good players have come in, lots of players who have played well at MacRory level, McLarnon Cup level, who have done well with their clubs in Division One and Division Two, who might have shown well with the minors last year and the year before.

"There is a bit more put on me because I was playing last year, but there are eight or nine other players from last year. They can put their shoulder to the wheel as well."

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