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WATCH: Dog interrupts play during Cavan v Monaghan

Sunday 19 May 2019 12:06, UK

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Play had to be stopped in the Ulster Senior Football Championship match between Cavan and Monaghan as a dog invaded the pitch!

A dog interrupted the Ulster Championship meeting between Cavan and Monaghan on Saturday night.

After making its way onto the playing surface, the animal was roaming around before referee Conor Lane deemed it appropriate to call play to a halt in order for the dog to be safely removed.

However, the furry friend was in no hurry to exit the field, and the game was ground to a standstill for almost two minutes as players and officials alike did their best to escort it off the field.

The referee decided that the play should be paused
Image: The referee decided that the play should be paused

Eventually, the hound exited the pitch by its own volition, and the game resumed.

You can watch the madness ensue in the above video.

Cavan pulled off an upset victory over their neighbours, winning out 1-13 to 0-12 for their first home win over the Farney County in 32 years.

However, it wasn't the first time that a canine has interrupted proceedings in a GAA game.

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In 2004, Croke Park was invaded by a dog during the International Rules clash between Ireland and Australia
Image: In 2004, Croke Park was invaded by a dog during the International Rules clash between Ireland and Australia
Dogs clearly have a taste for the hybrid sport of Gaelic football and Australian Rules, as there was a visitor at Pearse Stadium in 2006
Image: Dogs clearly have a taste for the hybrid sport of Gaelic football and Australian Rules, as there was a visitor at Pearse Stadium in 2006
It's not the first time that a canine interrupted proceedings in a GAA gae. John Mullane escorted a dog off the field during the 2007 Munster Hurling Championship final
Image: Waterford hurler John Mullane escorted a dog off the field during the 2007 Munster Hurling Championship final

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