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Dessie Ward named in Monaghan side for Derry semi-final clash

Ryan O'Toole was Monaghan's hero against Tyrone
Ryan O'Toole was Monaghan's hero against Tyrone

DESSIE Ward has been named in the Monaghan side that will face defending champions Derry in tomorrow''s Ulster Championship semi-final at Healy Park.

Injured Ward was replaced by Karl O'Connell for the Farney county's dramatic win over Tyrone (also in Omagh) a fortnight ago. Monaghan's goal-scoring hero that day Ryan O'Toole, limped off before the final whistle but is named in the starting line-up. 

Monaghan: Rory Beggan; Thomas McPhillips, Kieran Duffy (Capt.), Ryan O’Toole, Conor Boyle, Dessie Ward, Ryan Wylie; Darren Hughes, Killian Lavelle; Stephen O’Hanlon, Mícheál Bannigan, Conor McCarthy; Karl Gallagher; Jack McCarron, Conor McManus.