in 1980 dungiven seniors drew with lavey in the semi-final of the championship. however, in the replay at ballinscreen, lavey won by seven points 1–11 to 1–04. the minors won the county championship by defeating magherafelt 1–7 to 0–5 at newbridge. the reserve team won the county championship both in 1980 and in 1981. lavey beat st canice's in the 1981 senior championship this time in the preliminary round.