"Most of the pre-match debate focussed on one of the goalmouths in Kingspan Breffni, where a frozen patch fuelled speculation about whether the pitch would be passed fit to play. But referee Brendan Cawley gave the green light after a pitch inspection - and with most of the surface bathed in sunshine, opportunity knocks for either the champions of Roscommon or Monaghan."
"Brigid's have made two significant switches from the Connacht final. Fit-again defender Pearse Frost has been recalled for his first appearance since the Roscommon SFC group stages, while Mark Daly is another late call-up at the expense of veteran target man Senan Kilbride. Scotstown have announced five changes from their match programme 'team' - but don't be fooled, this is effectively the same side that started against Kilcoo with Ryan O'Toole, Kieran Hughes, Nicky Sherlock, Francis and Mattie Maguire all included."
St Brigid's and Scotstown meet in the All-Ireland Club SFC semi-final at Kingspan Breffni. A frozen patch in one goalmouth prompted a pitch inspection, after which referee Brendan Cawley declared the surface playable. Sunshine covered much of the pitch, improving conditions for both sides. St Brigid's bring recent All-Ireland final experience and seek to emulate their 2013 title, while Scotstown return buoyed by an Ulster title—their first provincial crown in 36 years—and aim to reach only their second All-Ireland final since 1979. Brigid's recalled defender Pearse Frost and late call-up Mark Daly, while Scotstown named five changes but retained key starters and will use Conor McCarthy as an impact substitute.
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