O’Connell goal stuns Cavan Gaels

Cavan SFC favourites Cavan Gaels crashed to a shock 1-10 to 0-8 defeat to competition outsiders Castlerahan at Kingspan/Breffni Park.

Inspired by county stars Cian Mackey and Ronan Flanagan, the Ballyjamesduff-based side consolidated their opening round thrashing (4-18 to 1-14) of Redhills with conviction and a swagger.

Castlerahan laid the foundations for their victory when racing into a 0-5 to 0-1 lead early on.