Cavan and Donegal renew acquaintances in Saturday’s Lidl ladies league division two final.
The counties already crossed paths earlier in the campaign, when Cavan edged a tight encounter by two points.
That result offered an early indication of how closely matched these sides are. It adds an extra layer of intrigue ahead of what promises to be another compelling battle for silverware.
For Cavan, this final represents an opportunity to continue a remarkable run of momentum.
Having captured the Division 3 title last season, the Breffni County are now chasing League success for the second year in succession.
Securing the Division 2 crown would mark another significant step in the county’s steady rise and underline the progress made by the squad over the past 12 months.
Whereas, Donegal, arrive with ambitions of their own. Victory would see them crowned Division 2 champions for the first time since 2016, ending a decade-long wait to lift the trophy at this level.
Cavan and Donegal fight for national title
It would also be a fitting reward for a campaign in which they have shown consistency and resilience.
Both counties have already achieved the primary objective that was set out at the beginning of the campaign: promotion.
With their places in Division 1 secured for next season, this second-tier decider offers the chance to add a national title to the journey and to build even greater confidence ahead of the summer.
With promotion secured, confidence high and recent history between the teams pointing to a tight contest, all the ingredients are in place for a memorable Division 2 Final.
Cavan: E Baugh; Z Fay, S Kelly, A Kennedy; D Lynch, C Charters, S Greene; M Fitzpatrick, K McCormack; C Dolan, E Sheridan, N Keenaghan; M Cusack, A Sheridan, K Mai Reilly.
Donegal: C Friel; N Carr, E McGinley, S McFeely; T Hegarty, F McManamon, A Caulfield; C Brennan, R Rodgers (c); B McLaughlin, K Dowds, N Boyle; S White, E Gallagher, C McGarvey.
