Cavan's All-Ireland Championship campaign ends with defeat to Dublin
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 5:42 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Cavan's All-Ireland Championship campaign concluded with an 11-point defeat to Dublin at Kingspan Breffni. Cavan trailed by just one point at halftime but struggled to convert scoring opportunities in the second half. Manager Dermot McCabe acknowledged the team's inefficiency in front of goal, which he believes impacted the match. Despite the exit, he praised the effort of the players and the support from home fans. The focus will now shift to preparing for the next season, with McCabe highlighting potential in younger players who gained valuable experience during the campaign.
- •Cavan lost 11 points to Dublin at Kingspan Breffni.
- •Cavan was within a point at halftime but struggled to score.
- •Dermot McCabe cited shooting inefficiency as a key issue.
- •Injuries affected Cavan's squad depth throughout the season.
- •McCabe emphasized the potential of younger players moving forward.
- 5:42 PMYahoo Sports — McCabe rues missed chances as Cavan's campaign ends
"Dermot McCabe admits Cavan's wastefulness in front of goal proved their undoing as their All-Ireland Championship campaign comes to an end with defeat by Dublin at Kingspan Breffni.
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