The 40-year-old is as well known around Garrison for his music as his football. Alongside Devenish captain Conor McGowan, he can regularly be found playing banjo tunes in The Hub, where the pair share a passion for traditional music.

Music runs deep in the O’Flanagan family. Terry and his siblings Adrian, Fiona, Ciara and Terina are all musicians, while their uncle Laurence Connor and grandmother Margaret “Meg” also came from strong musical stock.

“I started playing guitar when I was 17,” said O’Flanagan. “I got a banjo in the last year and Conor McGowan has taught me a lot. We play together fairly often.”

Football, however, has been an equally important part of his life.

O’Flanagan made his Devenish championship debut at just 15 years of age after an injury to Kevin Gallagher and has now spent a remarkable quarter of a century playing senior football.

“I’ve been playing senior football for Devenish for 25 years,” he said.

It is a remarkable achievement for one of the club’s longest-serving players. Football is woven into the family story too, with brother John representing Fermanagh at senior level, while brothers Eunan and Malachy also made significant contributions to Devenish. The family’s sporting tradition extends to the women’s game, with his sisters all playing for Devenish Ladies.

During his career, O’Flanagan has helped Devenish capture Senior Football League titles in 2008, 2010 and 2017 and has experienced both the highs and disappointments of championship football.

He featured in the 2017 county final defeat to Derrygonnelly and remembers a period when the Harps and Roslea were setting the standard in Fermanagh football.

“We lost a few county semi-finals and Roslea and Derrygonnelly were very strong in those years,” he said.

He also recalls the pain of Devenish’s Intermediate final defeat to Erne Gaels in 2021, when a late goal proved decisive.

Despite 25 years at senior level, his enthusiasm for football remains undiminished.

“It would be strange not to be playing,” he admitted.

O’Flanagan is one of the senior figures in the current squad alongside Jason Love, Thomas Treacy and Barry Mulrone. He believes the demands on players are greater now than ever before.

“There are a lot more sacrifices made nowadays,” he said. “Most weeks involve three pitch sessions and one or two gym sessions.

“We’re fortunate in Garrison to have excellent facilities and a very good gym, especially during pre-season.”

He has also been impressed by the impact of manager John McNulty and his backroom team.

“John goes into a lot of detail but he is realistic too. He understands that football is only one part of people’s lives.

“The players take their responsibilities seriously and the younger lads are very disciplined both on and off the pitch.”

Looking ahead to the final, O’Flanagan expects a stern examination from Kinawley.

“They are always a tough team to play against,” he said. “We drew with them in a senior championship group game a few years ago and there is never much between the teams.”

He singled out experienced forward Ruairi Corrigan as a player who could have a major influence after his impact from the bench in Kinawley’s semi-final victory over Derrylin.

“He’s very experienced and definitely a threat, but they have plenty of other quality players as well.”

The prospect of silverware has generated a real sense of excitement around Garrison.

“The club is at the centre of the community and there is always a great atmosphere whenever any of the teams reach a final,” said O’Flanagan.

“We’ve built up a strong tradition over the years. We have excellent facilities and everyone takes pride in supporting and maintaining them.”

As for what Devenish must do to get over the line?

“Every player will need to be at the top of their game,” he said. “And, like any final, we’ll probably need a little bit of luck as well.”

If that happens, don't be surprised if the celebrations end with O’Flanagan and his banjo leading the soundtrack.