Cavan Gaels bridged a 23-year gap to capture the SFC title at Breffni Park. Taking advantage of a strong breeze, Gaels led by 0-8 to 0-3 at the interval.

A goal from Derek McCabe within 30 seconds of the restart gave Gowna a lifeline, but points from Niall Collins, Gavan Duffy, Paul O'Donnell and Mickey Graham saw Cavan Gaels through.

CAVAN GAELS: E Elliott; S McGlade, D Rabbitt, F Brady; K Crotty, E Reilly (0-1), J Doonan; C Collins, E King (0-1); C Neligan, D Buggy, G Duffy (0-2); P O'Donnell (0-2), M Graham (0-3), N Collins (0-6); Substitutes: M Leddy for D Buggy, D Reilly for C Neligan

GOWNA: Paddy Brady; C Hartin, B Sorohan, J Brady; C Madden, C Brady, N Madden; Patrick Brady, (0-1), F Hartin; M McKeever, B Morris, D Duignan; E Boylan, D McCabe (1-3), G Pierson (0-3); Substitutes: G Hartin for D Duignan, D Brady for C Hartin, C Fitzpatrick for N Madden

Referee: D Reilly, Kingscourt.