A giant wakes from its slumber?
Cavan are back in the big time and arguably the most passionate fans in the country are happy out.
Too often at games all players hear is abuse from the stands.
But on Sunday afternoon at Kingspan Breffni Park, the Cavan crowd had only one way to show their appreciation to the county’s football heroes.
The Ulster side secured their place back in the top flight of league football with a superb 1-16 to 1-12 win over Galway, and the promotion means they will play in Division One for the first time in 20 years in 2017.
The success comes after years of underage work which has now borne fruit at senior level.
1-16 to 1-12 as Cavan beat Galway. Promoted to div 1. Not so long since Joe Brolly called them 'The Black Death'
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And the crowds in the stadium on Sunday afternoon stood to applaud their heroes off the pitch in what was a fitting tribute ahead of a league final with Tyrone later this month.
Cavan applauded off the field as they head for Div 1.
Cavan for the big time – Division 1 here we come – sample the atmosphere in this video clip as the team comes off the field to a great welcome from all the enthusiastic supporters in the stand. A special moment in time at Breffni Park – 3rd April, 2016. By Sean McMahon. Sean Johnston John McMahon Brian Daly Joe Dillon Killian Clarke Gearoid Mc Kiernan Conor Moynagh Cavan Gaa Scores Paul Fitzpatrick Jason O Reilly Kevin Mc Connell Kevin Mc Gourty Kevin Carney Michael Brennan Paddy Hunter Paddy Sheanon Cian Mackey Martin Cahill Sean Barry Helen O'Reilly Linda O'Reilly Michael Mc Mahon Dermot Sheridan Ray Slaughter Louise O Reilly Breffni Stars Teresa Brosnan Damo Lee Vinno Fitzpatrick Liam Mc Cabe George Cartwright
Posted by Sean McMahon on Sunday, 3 April 2016
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