Down have received a timely boost ahead of their Ulster SFC quarter-final against Monaghan on June 10 with the return of defender Adrian Scullion to the fold.

Scullion, who is a native of Bellaghy in Derry but plays his club football with Carryduff, opted out of the panel during the National League due to his wedding and a change of jobs. But Down boss Ross Carr expects him to return to training this week and the half back could go straight back into the team against the Farney County as Damien Rafferty and Liam Doyle, who can play in both defence and attack, are both currently on the injured list.