Advertisement League of Ireland Horse Racing TV Listings GAA Fixtures The Video Review Sport meets news, current affairs, society & pop culture Rugby Weekly Extra Dive into all the news and analysis 3 times a week The Football Family Weekly insights from the week’s big talking points Advertisement More Stories Sean McEvoy and Kieran McGeary in action.James Crombie/INPHO FreeUlster SFC New rules but familiar result as Tyrone put Cavan to the sword in Omagh A crowd of just 6,791 turned out, a 20% reduction on the same fixture last year which was, at the time, considered a poor attendance. 7.31pm, 13 Apr 2025 Share options Tyrone 1-24 Paul Fitzpatrick reports from Healy Park, Omagh NEW RULES BUT a familiar result as Tyrone put Cavan to the sword with ease at Healy Park. A crowd of just 6,791 turned out for this one, a 20% reduction on the same fixture last year which was, at the time, considered a poor attendance. And those who did pay in didn’t get much bang for their buck as Tyrone controlled proceedings throughout, barring a spell towards the end when Cavan’s ability to kick two-pointers saw them cut the gap to six. While Tyrone were very efficient, registering just four wides, on the balance of play, the scoreline probably flattered Cavan who landed five two-pointers to none from Malachy O’Rourke’s men. Cavan came into this one as heavy underdogs; the Blues hadn’t beaten Tyrone in championship football since 1983 and started without key attackers Paddy Lynch, Cormac O’Reilly and Oisin Brady as well as midfielder James Smith. Both sides were down several starting players, in fact, with Darragh Canavan and Mattie Donnelly replaced by Ruairi Canavan and Cathal McShane for Tyrone while, on the away side, Cian Madden and Killian Clarke came in for Cormac O’Reilly and James Smith. Cavan’s cause wasn’t helped when talisman Gearóid McKiernan also went off at half-time but by then, it was clear that the Breffnimen’s dismal record against the Red Hands would continue as the hosts led by 10, 0-14 to 0-4, with Cavan struggling badly to win primary possession on either kick-out and Tyrone — with eight scorers in the opening half — looking on a different level. Tyrone eased into a two-point lead with scores from Niall Devlin and a Darren McCurry free and, although championship debutant Sean McEvoy opened the Blues’ account, Tyrone would tack on three in succession from Kieran McGeary, Ruairi Canavan (free) and a fisted Aodhán Donaghy effort. Dara McVeety, Cavan’s best player on the day, pulled one back but already, things were looking ominous for Ray Galligan’s side. With Niall Morgan hogging the left flank on Cavan’s restarts, goalkeeper Gary O’Rourke’s options were limited and Tyrone dominated the breaking ball, ensuring a steady supply to the inside line. McCurry and Oisin Kiernan traded scores but Tyrone put the game to bed with six white flags in succession from Cathal McShane (two), Morgan (45), Canavan (free) and McGeary. After a slow build-up, Cavan registered again through Cian Madden but McCurry and McShane rounded off the first-half scoring. Advertisement Canavan (free) and Michael McKernan made it 0-16 to 0-4 on the resumption. Cian Madden landed a two-point free for Cavan but the favourites looked hungrier and devoured the breaking ball. Canavan and Ciaran Daly made it 0-18 to 0-6 and when McGeary pounced on a misplaced McVeety pass and strolled through, it looked like it would get very ugly for Cavan. A general view of the action.James Crombie / INPHO James Crombie / INPHO / INPHO Kiernan and McVeety sent over two-pointers but Tyrone kept the scoreboard ticking with singles, running hard lines from deep impressively. A point from captain Brian Kennedy, who, worryingly for O’Rourke, went off injured, made it 0-23 to 0-12 with 16 minutes of normal time remaining. To their credit, Cavan dug in with a pair of two-pointers from McVeety and a one-pointer from sub Ryan O’Neill implausibly cutting the gap to six. Tyrone had grown sloppy and looked a little vulnerable at this stage but wind-assisted Cavan didn’t have the legs to kick on, although they did have a shout for a penalty when Thomas Edward Donohoe was felled. McCurry pointed on the loop to steady the ship and then came two important plays, Morgan spectacularly pulling down a Barry Donnelly shot which looked like it was sailing over for two and, at the other end, Conn Kilpatrick powering through and planting his finish in the bottom corner. Cavan tacked on a couple of frees but, by then, many of their supporters were mirroring the team and heading for the exit. Scorers for Tyrone: Darren McCurry 0-7 (1 free), Ruairi Canavan 0-4 (4 frees), Conn Kilpatrick 1-0, Kieran McGeary 0-3, Cathal McShane 0-3, Niall Morgan 0-1 (1 ’45), Peter Teague 0-1, Niall Devlin 0-1, Michael McKernan 0-1, Brian Kennedy 0-1, Aodhán Donaghy 0-1, Ciaran Daly 0-1. Scorers for Cavan: Dara McVeety 0-8 (2 2pt scores, 1 2pt free), Sean McEvoy 0-4 (3 frees), Cian Madden 0-3 (1 2pt free), Oisin Kiernan 0-3 (1 2pt score) 1. Niall Morgan (Edendork) 2. Aidan Clarke (Omagh), 3. Peter Teague (Dromore), 4. Niall Devlin (Coalisland) 5. Michael McKernan (Coalisland), 6. Rory Brennan (Trillick), 7. Kieran McGeary (Pomeroy) 8. Brian Kennedy (Derrylaughan), 9. Conn Kilpatrick (Edendork) Related Reads Remarkable 17-point swing as Meath conjure huge second-half comeback to beat Offaly Dublin open Leinster football championship 15 in-a-row bid with Wicklow win Armagh land 1-20 in blistering second half to see off Antrim in Ulster quarter-final 10. Aodhán Donaghy (Loughmacrory), 25. Cathal McShane (Owen Roes), 12. Ciaran Daly (Trillick) 13. Darren McCurry (Edendork), 14. Peter Harte (Errigal Chiaráin), 26. Ruairi Canavan (Errigal Chiaráin) Seanie O’Donnell (Trillick) for P Harte (49) Joe Oguz (Errigal Chiaráin) for A Donaghy (49) Mattie Donnelly (Trillick) for C McShane (58) Eoin McElholm (Loughmacrory) for B Kennedy (64) 1. Gary O’Rourke (Ballyhaise) 2. Cian Reilly (Killygarry), 3. Brían O’Connell (Ramor Utd), 4. Jason McLoughlin (Shannon Gaels) 5. Pádraig Faulkner (Kingscourt Stars), 6. Ciarán Brady (Arva), 7. Niall Carolan (Cuchulainns) 19. Killian Clarke (Shercock), 9. Gerard Smith (Lavey) 10. Gearóid McKiernan (Cavan Gaels), 11. Oisín Kiernan (Castlerahan), 12. Dara McVeety (Crosserlough) 13. Barry Donnelly (Arva), 23. Cian Madden (Gowna), 15. Sean McEvoy (Ramor Utd) Ryan Donohoe (Gowna) for B Donnelly (14, temp, reversed 18) Ryan Donohoe for G McKiernan (ht) Ryan O’Neill (Kildallan) for B Donnelly (45) Thomas Edward Donohoe (Denn) for C Madden Killian Brady (Mullahoran) for K Clarke (50) Peter Devine (Ballymachugh) for P Faulkner (temp, 64) Referee: Martin McNally (Monaghan). Paul Fitzpatrick Viewcomments Send Tip or Correction Embed this post To embed this post, copy the code below on your site Email “New rules but familiar result as Tyrone put Cavan to the sword in Omagh”. Recipient's Email Feedback on “New rules but familiar result as Tyrone put Cavan to the sword in Omagh”. Your Feedback Your Email (optional) Report a Comment Please select the reason for reporting this comment. Please give full details of the problem with the comment... This is YOUR comments community. Stay civil, stay constructive, stay on topic. Please familiarise yourself with our comments policy before taking part. 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