Armagh delivered a historic performance, scoring a 42-point total (3-33) to secure their fourth consecutive Ulster Senior Football final appearance. The Orchardmen dominated Down (0-14) at St Tiernach's Park, setting a new Ulster SFC single-team scoring record previously matched in their quarter-final against Fermanagh. Tomas McCormack and Conor Turbitt each netted goals, with Turbitt contributing a third for Armagh, while Down struggled to counter their relentless attack.

The Ulster final sets up a clash with Monaghan, who stunned Derry in extra time. Armagh's 18-year title drought ends their Tailteann Cup hopes, as Down now face relegation. Half-time stats revealed Armagh leading 2-12 to 0-7, with Down's early momentum fading after Daniel Guinness and Odhran Murdock's bright start. Turbitt's second-half goal, a stunning strike from the air, sealed the victory.

Down's collapse highlighted their All-Ireland series exit after Westmeath's Leinster semi-final win. Armagh's 6 fisted points underscored their defensive dominance, while Monaghan's earlier comeback against Derry offers little hope for Down. Clones witnessed a crowd of 27,423, dwarfing Tailteann Cup attendance prospects.

Armagh's 2008 Ulster title remains their last, but Turbitt (2-5, 3f) and McCormack (1-2) epitomized their scoring prowess. Down's lineup, including Peter Fegan and Shane Annett, failed to stem the tide. With Monaghan's Derry win showcasing resilience, Armagh's May 17 final against them will test their quest for provincial supremacy.