Donegal's Shaun Patton has been named to start in goals for Sunday’s Ulster final against Armagh at Clones.
The St Eunan’s man picked up a quad injury in the provincial quarter-final win over Derry and was replaced by Gavin Mulreaney. He was named to start for the semi-final against Tyrone but Mulreaney was a late addition to the starting team.
Patton’s return is the only switch made by Tír Chonaill boss Jim McGuinness from the side that defeated Tyrone in the semi-final after extra-time.
Armagh counterpart Kieran McGeeney has also opted for one change from the side that squeezed past Down last time out.
Greg McCabe, who missed the wins over Fermanagh and the Mourne County through injury, comes into the side with Jarlath Óg Burns dropping to the bench.
Despite speculation that Ethan Rafferty may start in nets having recently returned from breaking his ankle, Blaine Hughes, excellent all year, maintains his position.
In Leinster, Ger Brennan has made two switches for Louth's clash with his native Dublin at Croke Park on Sunday.
Bevan Duffy, who came off the bench against Kildare, comes into midfield alongside Tommy Durnin while Ardee's Tom Jackson has been added to the attack having missed the Kildare match.
Niall Sharkey and Paul Matthews are the pair who drop to the bench.
Dublin boss Dessie Farrell has opted against making any changes from the side that enjoyed a 20-point semi-final win over Offaly.
That means no return for Brian Howard, who didn't feature against the Faithful County, but the Raheny man is named on the bench.
Also added to the substitutes is Jack McCaffrey who could be in line to make his first championship appearance of the season.
Donegal: Shaun Patton; Mark Curran, Brendan McCole, Ciarán Moore; Ryan McHugh, Caolan McGonagle, Peadar Mogan; Jason McGee, Michael Langan; Shane O’Donnell, Ciarán Thomspon, Dáire Ó Baoill; Patrick McBrearty, Oisín Gallen, Niall O’Donnell.
Armagh: Blaine Hughes; Paddy Burns, Aaron McKay, Peter McGrane; Joe McElroy, Ciarán Mackin, Aidan Forker; Rian O’Neill, Ben Crealey; Stefan Campbell, Rory Grugan, Greg McCabe; Oisín Conaty, Andrew Murnin, Conor Turbitt.
Louth: Niall McDonnell; Donal McKenny, Dan Corcoran, Peter Lynch; Conall McKeever, Anthony Williams, Craig Lennon; Tommy Durnin, Bevan Duffy; Tom Jackson, Ciaran Keenan, Conor Grimes; Ryan Burns, Sam Mulroy, Ciaran Downey.
Dublin: Stephen Cluxton; Seán MacMahon, Michael Fitzsimons, Eoin Murchan; Tom Lahiff, John Small, Cian Murphy; Brian Fenton, James McCarthy; Cormac Costello, Ciarán Kilkenny, Niall Scully; Paul Mannion, Con O'Callaghan, Colm Basquel.
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