Ó Fearghail toast of Cavan after historic victory

Aogán Ó Fearghail last night became the first Cavan man to be voted in as GAA president, highlighting fixtures, finance, facilities and families will be the focus when he takes office in 12 months’ time.

In an emphatic victory, the Drumgoon Eire Óg man will become the 38th president when he succeeds Liam O’Neill next February.

Former Ulster chairman Ó Fearghail won on the first count, taking 170 votes ahead of fellow runners, Wexford’s Sheamus Howlin (83) and Kerry’s Seán Walsh (57) in Croke Park.