McVeety hoping the promise of youth can finally be realised

Newcomers and championship debutants aside, Cavan have waited a long time to give #futureisblue a runout at senior level. Because #futureisblue was once the slogan of hope, the promise of unfulfilled potential bringing excitement to a football-mad county waiting impatiently to flourish in the big league.

The social media catchphrase washed over the county like a blue wave in the early part of this decade. Four provincial U21 titles in a row from 2011 to 2014, and an Ulster minor title to boot in 2011, suggested it was only a matter of time before the Anglo Celt would return to its natural home.