Tyrone hold firm amid Cavan fightback to secure Ulster semi-final berth

Suddenly, the gloom has lifted from above Healy Park, replaced by an air of optimism and rush of excitement at the prospect of a semi-final clash with All-Ireland champions and old foes Armagh.

Conn Kilpatrick of Tyrone in action against Ciarán Brady of Cavan. Pic: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Ulster SFC quarter-final: Tyrone 1-24 Cavan 0-20 

A Red Hand rebound from the shock of losing Division One status just a few weeks ago appears to have validated the theory that the fresh ideas of new manager Malachy O’Rourke are beginning to resonate with his players.