Croke Park in Dublin will stage the Ulster final for the first time

The Ulster Council had already voted in principle to stage the Championship decider away from Clones.

Armagh are already through to the 11 July final after their narrow victory over Cavan last Sunday.

Donegal aim to prevent a re-run of last season's All-Ireland final when they face Tyrone at Clones on Sunday.

The first ever Ulster football decider at Croke Park will see over 60,000 spectators at least travelling from the north to GAA headquarters.

The Minor Football Final between Down and Donegal or Tyrone will be the curtain-raiser at Croke Park.

A statement from the Ulster Council gave several reasons for the decision.

"Croke Park is an Association venue. The option to play in Croke Park was first highlighted in the Ard Stiurthoir's report to Congress.

The Council has and will continue to have a commitment to Clones and the other venues in Ulster Ulster Council statement

"The availability of the ground for July 11th was also established.

"The Council's consideration for this decision was the accommodation of the greatest number wishing to attend.

"The Council has and will continue to have a commitment to Clones and the other venues in Ulster.

"The Council has invested heavily in conjunction with County Committees in the stadia in Ulster including Clones and this will be maintained.

"It is unprecedented in any Province that the last three teams in their Championship were also the last three teams in the All Ireland Championship of the previous year."

Armagh boss Joe Kernan, in contrast to his initial reaction when the plan was first mooted, has now said that he is happy that the decider will be played at Croke Park.