 Two years later came promotion to Division 2A and the beginning of a successful six-year spell which would see Intermediate status achieved.Three successive Cochrane Corry Final appearances from season 1977–78 to season 1979–80 saw the trophy sit in the Kilmore clubrooms on two occasions.The middle year they lost 3–2 to Annalong Swifts but went on to defeat 40th Old Boys 2–1 in the Co. Antrim F.A.