The team competes in the Lory Meagher Cup and the National Hurling League.

In the next few years, the county board focused on developing hurling at underage level.

[4][5] After six years without fielding a team, Cavan played in the Lory Meagher Cup in 2017.

Cavan reached the final of the Lory Meagher Cup for the first time in 2021 after a win over Louth.

[8] The final took place in Croke Park on 31 July 2021, with Cavan facing Fermanagh.