Veteran Cian Mackey emerged as Cavan’s hero as he hit two priceless equalisers to send a thrilling Ulster SFC semi-final to a replay.

Here's our Twitter round-up of the weekend's GAA action...

After a bevy of provincial underage success, classy Cavan showed signs they might be coming of age at senior level as they cruised into the semi-finals of the Ulster SFC semi-final after a dour derby duel at Kingspan Breffni.

Cavan sprang a shock with a four points Ulster SFC quarter-final victory over neighbours Monaghan at Kingspan Breffni Park.

Dublin finished their NFL Division One campaign with a spring in their step after easily winning their 'dead rubber' encounter with Cavan.

Viola player Simon O’Flynn is the second generation of O’Flynn musicians involved in orchestras in Cork, and his daughter makes it the third.

The social media maxim began to gain traction around 2011 and, for a few years, was beloved of the Breffni faithful.

Tipperary flicked the switch at half-time and threw everything into attack, and the rewards were rich and bountiful as they came from six points behind to beat Cavan in a Round 2B Qualifier at Kingspan Breffni.

Tyrone 0-19 Cavan 1-9: Tyrone’s unbeaten record in this Division 1 campaign never looked in any danger, even when they trailed by four points at Healy Park.

Tyrone turned on the power in the second half to take over the leadership of the Division One table and send Cavan crashing into a relegation dogfight.

David Givney's injury-time goal earned Cavan a replay in a thrilling Ulster SFC semi-final against Tyrone at Clones.

Meath 1-13 Cavan 1-20: The coalition Government weren’t the only ones facing meltdown over the weekend.

Meath 0-14 Cavn 0-12: Meath took the honours against neighbours Cavan at Pairc Tailteann but the spoils were shared out elsewhere as victories for Down and Roscommon ensured top tier football for both in 2016.

Tyrone turned on the power in the second half to shatter Breffni dreams and win a fourth successive Dr McKenna Cup title.

Cavan 0-5 Roscommon 0-16

Armagh 1-12 Cavan 0-9

Tyrone 1-15 Cavan 0-11

Kerry 0-15 Cavan 0-9

Monaghan 1-10 Cavan 0-12

As a reporter, you’d watch those Sunday evening draws anticipating where the wonderful magical backdoor journey could take you.

Fermanagh 0-11 Cavan 0-13

Youngsters performed great feats at the YMA National Finals 2012 — presenting and showing their animals with admirable enthusiasm and skill.

Cavan captain Padraic O’Reilly insists the players never voted to get rid of Val Andrews.

Cavan retained their Ulster U21 football championship title with a battling display at Brewster Park last night.

The Cavan County Board hope Seanie Johnston returns to play for his club after opting not to pursue his transfer case to the Disputes Resolution Authority (DRA).

Cavan Gaels have given their blessing to Seanie Johnston’ proposed transfer to Kildare club St Kevin’s, and by extension a potential career with the Lilywhites, after signing the star forward’s transfer form.

SEANIE JOHNSTON’S proposed move to Kildare edged a step closer with the former Breffni skipper meeting with officials of the St Kevin’s club in Staplestown this week.

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ANTHONY DALY is “99.9%” certain he will be in charge of the Dublin senior hurling team in 2012.

CAVAN came from three points down in the final six minutes to salvage a draw against Westmeath in yesterday’s TG4 All-Ireland Ladies IFC final at Croke Park.

Galway 2-16 Cavan 1-9

CAVAN U21 selector Ronan Carolan has accused the GAA’s Central Competitions Control Committee (CCCC) of blatant disregard for player welfare over its refusal to postpone Saturday’s All-Ireland football semi-final against Wexford.

Breffni Byrne and Danuta Gray are to stand down from the Board of Irish Life & Permanent, the company said today.

“HE was an irascible old bugger, but I loved him.”

Irish actor TP McKenna has died at the age of 81.

CAVAN must plan without Paul Brady for their All-Ireland Qualifier against Wicklow on June 26.

Cavan 1-7 Armagh 0-9

THE funeral took place of former Government minister Seamus Brennan in Dublin yesterday.

JUST a few hundred yards from the Holy Cross Church in Dublin lies the Dundrum Luas stop.

Former Government minister Seamus Brennan was a distinguished patriot who helped shape a more modern and confident Ireland, the Taoiseach said today.

PRESIDENT Mary McAleese, Taoiseach Brian Cowen and Tánaiste Mary Coughlan were among those at the removal of former Fianna Fáil minister Seamus Brennan last night.