Melvin Gaels sharp-shooter Darragh Rooney is among four championship newcomers in the Leitrim team to face London in Ruislip on Sunday.
In the absence of the injured clubmate Emlyn Mulligan, Rooney will make his first senior start at corner-forward, while Mohill's Keith Beirne has also been given his championship debut in the opposite corner.
Fellow Mohll man Oisin Madden in another newcomer at wing-back, while Jack Heslin from Gortlettragh make his debut at wing-forward.
Ryan O'Rourke from Fenagh/St Caillin's make his first appearance in the Connacht Championship, having featured in the All-Ireland qualifiers last season.
Shane Moran has been passed fit to partner Damien Moran in midfield, while Donal Wrynn captains the team from centre-back.
Wrynn says that despite the young profile of the team, there is some experience in the squad...
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Glencar/Manor's James Rooney and Paddy Maguire both start in the defence.
Sunday's game is live on Ocean FM from throw-in at 3.30pm, in association with McManus's Pharmacy, Manorhamilton.
| 1 | Brendan Flynn | Breandán Ó Floinn | Gaeil Liatroma | |
| 2 | Michael Mc Weeney | Michael Mac Mhaonaigh | Naomh Muire-Cill Tochairt | |
| 3 | Ronan Gallagher | Rónán Ó Gallchóir | Maothail | |
| 4 | Paddy Maguire | Páidí Mag Uidhir | Gleann an Chairthe/Cluainín | |
| 5 | James Rooney | Séamas Ó Ruanaidh | Gleann an Chairthe/Cluainín | |
| 6 | Donal Wrynn (c) | Dónall Mac Bhroin | Naomh Caillin-Fíonach | |
| 7 | Oisín Madden | Oisín O Maidín | Maothail | |
| 8 | Shane Moran | Seán Ó Móráin | Seán Ó hEislin, Béal an Átha Móir | |
| 9 | Damien Moran | Damien Ó Móráin | Barr na Cúile | |
| 10 | Jack Heslin | Seán Ó hEislin | Gort Leitreach | |
| 11 | Brendan Gallagher | Breandán Ó Gallchóir | Na Sairséalaigh Leamhcáin BAC | |
| 12 | Ryan O Rourke | Rian Ó Ruairc | Naomh Caillin-Fíonach | |
| 13 | Keith Beirne | Ceiteach Ó Beirn | Maothail | |
| 14 | Conor Gaffney | Conchúr Ó Gamhna | Droim Oir Bhéalaigh | |
| 15 | Darragh Rooney | Darragh Ó Ruanaidh | Gaeil na Meilge | |
| 16 | Philip Farrelly | Pilib Ó Faircheallaigh | Seán Ó hEislin, Béal an Átha Móir | |
| 17 | Matthew Murphy | Maitiú Mac Murchaidh | Seán Ó hEislin, Béal an Átha Móir | |
| 18 | Noel Plunkett | Nollaig Pluincéid | Achadh an Mhuilinn | |
| 19 | Alan Armstrong | Ailéin Tréanlámhach | Maothail | |
| 20 | Gary Reynolds | Garraí Mac Raghnaill | Olibhéar Pluincéid-BAC | |
| 21 | Wayne Mc Keon | Wayne Mac Eoin | Seán Ó hEislin, Béal an Átha Móir | |
| 22 | Gary Plunkett | Gearóid Pluincéid | Achadh an Mhuilinn | |
| 23 | Ronan Kennedy | Rónán Ó Cinnéide | Maothail | |
| 24 | Dean McGovern | Dean Mac Samhrain | Seán Ó hEislin, Béal an Átha Móir | |
| 25 | James Mitchell | Séamus O Mistéil | Maothail | |
| 26 | Conor Cullen | Conchúr O Cuileáin | Achadh na Síleann |
The London team has also been named for Sunday’s tie.
Liam Gavaghan, who has family connections to Sligo, captains the team from midfield.
He's expecting a tough battle...
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The team is:
1. Gavin McEvoy (Tír Chonaill Gaels)
2. Philip Butler (Tír Chonaill Gaels)
3. Colin Dunne (Round Towers)
4. Conor O’Neill (Kingdom Kerry Gaels)
5. Marc Jordan (Tír Chonaill Gaels)
6. Ryan Jones (St Brendans)
7. Ciaran Dunne (Garryowen)
8. Cathal Óg Greene (St Kierans)
9. Liam Gavaghan (Tír Chonaill Gaels)
10. Eoin Murray (Garryowen)
11. Mark Gottsche (Tír Chonaill Gaels)
12. Jarath Branagan (Parnells)
13. Rory Mason (Kingdom Kerry Gaels)
14. Conor Doran (Neasden Gaels)
15. Killian Butler (Tír Chonaill Gaels)
