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Cavan Reach First MacRory Final in 40 Years
March 1, 2015

St Patrick's Cavan 1-12 Omagh CBS 2-4

St Patrick's Cavan are through to their first Danske Bank MacRory Cup final in 40 years after a thoroughly deserved five point success over Omagh CBS at Castleblayney yesterday afternoon.
The winners looked the better side throughout and they now face St.Patrick's Dungannon in the decider on St Patrick's Day.
St Patrick's Cavan led 1-7 to 1-3 at halftime and they were full value for that advantage after recovering from losing an early goal. Sixteen year old Thomas Edward Donohoe, who was a constant threat throughout, opened the scoring in the fifth minute for Cavan.
In the next attack Omagh almost grabbed a goal when a free from the left wing from James Darcy dropped in the danger zone and Nathan Donnelly pulled on it but Matthew McKenna made a great block on the line.
Donnelly then levelled matters before the Tyrone lads found the net in the 9th minute when Aiden Fullerton and Andrew McGrath combined for centre half back Cathal Donaghy to burst through and rifle the ball to the roof of the net.
Donohoe and Darcy traded points from frees before a superb effort from a tight angle from Conor Smith was followed by one from McKenna to level matters by the 21st minute.
Three minutes later Donohoe left a couple of players in his wake before smashing the ball to the net past keeper Patrick O'Neill. Full forward Ben Conaty tagged on a point and while John Harkin responded from a free, it was Donohoe who had the final say of the half from a placed ball as well.
It was Omagh who had the opening score of the second half with a well taken effort from Aiden McSorley that went over via the post. But Cavan lifted their game to dominate the rest of the third quarter. McKenna, Donohoe and McKenna all registered to leave them 1-10 to 1-4 in front.
It looked all over bar the shouting, but eight minutes from time the Tyrone lads were thrown a lifeline when Gavin Slane first timed the ball to the net. That proved to be their last score however as the winners stepped on the gas again.
Omagh keeper Patrick O'Neill made a great save to deny Donohoe but Cavan weren't going to be denied and two frees from the boot of Pierce Smith sealed victory and sent them through to a first decider since 1975. Omagh finished with fourteen men after full back Eoghan Murray was sent off a minute from time.
St Patrick's Cavan : F O'Rourke, D Lunney, D Monaghan, L Fortune, D Kennedy, C McManus, JJ McGovern, T Galligan, B Argue, P Smith (0-3, 2f), P Leddy, M McKenna (0-2), C Smith (0-2), B Conaty (0-1), T E Donohoe (1-4, 3f).
Subs : R O'Neill for Leddy, B McKiernan for Argue, D Wilson for Galligan
Omagh CBS : P O'Neill, P Keyes, E Murray, C Moss, O McGinn, C Donaghy (1-0), J Harkin (0-1,1f), P McGirr, J Darcy (0-1, 1f), N Donnelly (0-1), A McSorley (0-1), M Coreless, A McGrath, A Fullerton, G Slane (1-0).
Subs : R McKenna for Keyes, T Clarke for Donnelly, T McNamee for Fullerton, C Loughran for McSorley
Referee – C Branagan, Down

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Video: See FULL match highlights as St Pat's Cavan beat Omagh CBS to reach their first MacRory Cup Final since 1975 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7918HMowwKA&list=UUV9FRrEJ8GGtVudz5pb5AeQ

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St Pat's Cavan clinch first MacRory Cup triumph in 43 years

http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/gaelic-games/31926517

St Patrick's Cavan clinched their first MacRory Cup title since 1972 as they beat St Patrick's Academy Dungannon 2-12 to 0-8 at Armagh. Cavan led 0-5 to 0-2 but then needed a superb Fergal O'Rourke save to keep them 0-6 to 0-4 ahead at half-time. Dungannon levelled after half-time as O'Rourke made another great save to turn a Daniel Kerr shot over the bar. However, Cavan hit five straight points to lead 0-11 to 0-6 and two late Thomas Edward Donohue goals sealed their win.

Donohue produced a tremendous display at the Athletic Grounds as the notched 2-3 but the man of the match award went to powerful Cavan midfielder Thomas Galligan whose all-action performance was key to his school's first MacRory title in 43 years. Dungannon led twice early on but despite losing influential full-forward Ben Conaty because of an ankle injury, Cavan moved into a 0-5 to 0-2 lead with the superb Galligan among their scorers. Cavan keeper O'Rourke made the first of his two magnificent saves as his strong hand somehow kept out Fintan McClure's point-blank chance although points from Daniel Kerr and Cormac O'Hagan did help cut the deficit to 0-6 to 0-4 at half-time.

The match appeared to be turning in Dungannon's favour after the restart as they quickly drew level and in fact should have been ahead as O'Rourke somehow diverted Kerr's goal-bound shot over the crossbar. However, midfielder Brendan Argue restored Cavan's lead with a fine effort from play and after Pierce Smith had struck another Cavan point, Dungannon suffered a blow when full-forward Fintan McClure was black carded for a body check. Two O'Donohue frees and Darragh Kennedy's second superb point left Cavan in control at 0-11 to 0-6 up after 48 minutes.

Cormac O'Hagan's point cut the Cavan lead but Donohue's first goal after a sweeping move ended the game as a contest. Donohue's goal heroics weren't over as he produced a delightful close-range finish after being superbly picked out by Galligan.

In the all-Monaghan MacLarnon Cup final, Our Lady's Castleblayney defeated Patrician Carrickmacross 4-8 to 0-8.

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Video: See Cavan's 2 goals in today's MacRory Final and an 'attempt' to interview the goalscorer.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhDIfjtoeIE&feature=youtu.be

[Wildweasel74]

G who dressed Marty Clarke the day, was that what has been going for style in the land down under past few years, oh boy!!
Marty Clarke WANTED!! for crimes against Fashion!!

[Line Ball]

G who dressed Marty Clarke the day, was that what has been going for style in the land down under past few years, oh boy!!
Marty Clarke WANTED!! for crimes against Fashion!!

Absolute madness and not a shamrock in sight unlike in Ravenhill.

What was worse was the language of Galligan when he described his team mates as being 'f**king savage' in his live interview after the game.  Was there not a lad a few years ago in Croke Park who also let a load of 'fcuks' go on the steps of the Hogan?  I know lads get caught up in the moment but it doesn't take much for a lad to say a few words without swearing.

[Zulu]

There was and it wasn't a few. Lads need to really wise up using language in their interviews or acceptance speeches, reflects really poorly on the GAA.

[ONeill]

That's a great Cavan side.

[Bingo]

Well done to Our Lady's, Castleblayney who won the MacLarnon yesterday, very strong side and team performance on the day.

[screenexile]

That's a great Cavan side.

I agree. The way they took apart Dungannon's blanket defence was a joy to behold and a lesson for any Senior team looking to do something similar. They moved the ball very fast and accurately through footpassing when they turned the ball over and when Dungannon had the blanket set up they were patient in moving the ball from side to side then a long switching kick pass opened them up for the score. It was very composed and a pleasure to watch!!

[Walter Cronc]

Young Galligan an excellent footballer. Seen him at close quarters in the Ulster minor final at St Pauls. Big future ahead of him.

Cavan favourites for Ulster minor title this summer?

[yellowcard]

G who dressed Marty Clarke the day, was that what has been going for style in the land down under past few years, oh boy!!
Marty Clarke WANTED!! for crimes against Fashion!!

Absolute madness and not a shamrock in sight unlike in Ravenhill.

What was worse was the language of Galligan when he described his team mates as being 'f**king savage' in his live interview after the game.  Was there not a lad a few years ago in Croke Park who also let a load of 'fcuks' go on the steps of the Hogan?  I know lads get caught up in the moment but it doesn't take much for a lad to say a few words without swearing.

The Castleblayney captain who won the McLarnon cup also give an interview at half time in the McRory final where he threw in a f**k on live tv whilst standing beside the school principal. The stairs don't seem to go the full way to the attic with some of these lads.

[Walter Cronc]

G who dressed Marty Clarke the day, was that what has been going for style in the land down under past few years, oh boy!!
Marty Clarke WANTED!! for crimes against Fashion!!

Absolute madness and not a shamrock in sight unlike in Ravenhill.

What was worse was the language of Galligan when he described his team mates as being 'f**king savage' in his live interview after the game.  Was there not a lad a few years ago in Croke Park who also let a load of 'fcuks' go on the steps of the Hogan?  I know lads get caught up in the moment but it doesn't take much for a lad to say a few words without swearing.

The Castleblayney captain who won the McLarnon cup also give an interview at half time in the McRory final where he threw in a f**k on live tv whilst standing beside the school principal. The stairs don't seem to go the full way to the attic with some of these lads.

The Blayney coach who is the principal didnt look to be a happy camper when interviewed just after his star players 'faux pas'. Maybe the BBC need to have a quiet words with lads just before going 'live'.

[nrico2006]

Young Galligan an excellent footballer. Seen him at close quarters in the Ulster minor final at St Pauls. Big future ahead of him.

Cavan favourites for Ulster minor title this summer?

You would imagine Derry should do better this year as well as Tyrone who had two schools in the last 4 of the McRory.

[Walter Cronc]

Young Galligan an excellent footballer. Seen him at close quarters in the Ulster minor final at St Pauls. Big future ahead of him.

Cavan favourites for Ulster minor title this summer?

You would imagine Derry should do better this year as well as Tyrone who had two schools in the last 4 of the McRory.

We've heard this a fair few times recently. Time will tell. Monaghan and Donegal surely to be in the mix.