The Derry half-forward line for today's Ulster MFC round 1 clash versus Armagh at the Athletic Grounds (throw-in 6pm) is composed of three members of the famous Downey family from Lavey.

Enda and Calum are both sons of Seamus, who was full-forward for Derry when they claimed their one and only All-Ireland senior football title in 1993, and Matthew is a son of Henry, the centre-back, who captained the Oak Leaf County to Sam Maguire Cup glory on that occasion.

Meanwhile, their club-mate and right half-back James McGurk, is a son of John McGurk, another link to Eamonn Coleman's history-making team from 26 years ago. McGurk Jnr lines out in the same position as his father did.

Derry (Ulster MFC v Armagh): Padraig Hasson; Odhran McLarnon, Ronan McFaul, Jamie Duggan; James McGurk, Aidan McCluskey, Lee Brady; Tiernan Higgins, Donncha Gilmore; Matthew Downey, Enda Downey, Calum Downey; Shea McGuckin, PJ McAleese, Oran McMenamin.

Subs: Callum Lagan, Adam McGonigle, Ryan Lennox, Daniel Madden, Jody McDermott, Dara Wade, Marc Dixon, Charlie Diamond, Dan Higgins.

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