Cavan’s Championship pedigree came to the fore in a one-sided second half as they beat 14-man Antrim by 1-20 to 0-10 at Corrigan Park.
Breffni full-forward Paddy Lynch scored 0-8 on his Ulster Championship debut, six points from placed balls.
Gearoid McKiernan blasted home the game’s only goal in the 59th minute.
Antrim’s challenge faded after Michael McCann was sent off for a second yellow card offence in the second half while trailing by four points.
After that the floodgates opened and the 2020 Ulster champions were able to pick off scores at will.
Cavan will face either Donegal or Armagh in the Ulster semi-final while Antrim will now play in the inaugural Tailteann Cup.
More to follow.
