Arva were crowned Ulster junior club football champions following a seven-point victory over Blackhill in the decider at Roslea.
Just three points separated the sides 11 minutes from time, before a strong finish saw Arva victorious 0-13 to 0-6.
A red mist descended in the closing stages with the referee branding three red cards. Monaghan champions Blackhill seeing out the game with 13 men.
Kevin Bouchier gave Arva a two-point cushion 11 minutes in. Darren McElroy halved the deficit three minutes later.
Blackhill failed to score again before half-time. Two points from Bouchier and one from Ciaran Brady helped Arva lead by four points at half-time, 0-6 to 0-2.
Blackhill's James Daly made it a three-point game eight minutes into the second half. Whereas, Kevin Bouchier doubled Arva's advantage four minutes later.
Arva were awarded a penalty on 44 minutes but their captain Ciaran Brady fired his shot wide. The margin remained at six points. Five minutes later Ballyhaise halved the deficit yet again, Darren McElroy (two) and Tommy Geehan were on target.
Ciaran Brady restored Arva’s four-point cushion four minutes from time. 60 seconds later Peter Morris was sent-off leaving the Cavan side with 14 men.
Both sides were down to 14 players on the hour mark; when Blackhill’s Darren McElroy was shown a second yellow card.
The Monaghan champions played out the last few minutes with 13 men. Jason Finnegan saw red two minutes into stoppage time.
Arva finished with a flourish. Points from Ciaran Stanley, Conal Sheridan and Thomas Partington sealed a terrific victory.
Congrats to @arvagaa on their @UlsterGAA Junior final win... pic.twitter.com/BDnS1PtdRc
— Sean Mc Caffrey (@Smccaffreyradio) November 25, 2023
