Dunfermline put the Par into party as they celebrated being back in the SPL in superb style at East End Park.
It was a perfect day for the Pars, with even the heavy rain holding off until the lengthy celebrations had faded and people had started making their way home.
The last man off the pitch with the silverware was midfielder Alex Burke, who was playing his last game for Dunfermline after making exactly 100 appearances.
He is one whom McIntyre has been unable to offer new terms to and he was close to tears as he reflected on a touching tribute paid to him by his manager before the players re-emerged from the tunnel for the presentation.
“It has been a perfect day all around,” said Burke.
“It was emotional being the last man off the park with the trophy but it was even more emotional in the dressing room before we came back out again.
“The gaffer had a wee speech for me with this being my 100th and final appearance. He thanked me for what I had done and the boys gave me a wee round of applause.
“It was well appreciated.
“It was great that everyone thought so highly of me and I was delighted with that.”
So it was understandable that Burke wished it wouldn’t end, even as the rain lashed down on him.
“I wanted to milk it. The gaffer has not offered me a new contract so I was just determined to enjoy the celebrations,” said Burke.
“I will be away with the boys to Magaluf, where we will have a few shandies, then I will come back and put my name about and see if there is interest in me.
“I have waited a long time for a title like this and it has been a privilege to be part of it.
“We wanted to finish the season on a high and we managed to do that, winning our sixth game in a row.
“Now I wish the lads all the best for the SPL.”
McIntyre, who had been named manager of the month for April, revealed he had also received a gift from his opposite number Pressley, the Bairns boss showing a nice touch of class on what was a difficult day for him.
“The big man gave me a lovely bottle of wine,” said McIntyre.
“A lot of things have been written about him because he is his own man but he was like that as a player too.
“Steven is a nice guy and I wish him every success.
“I am glad the (Falkirk) board have extended his contract because he deserves it.”
Moving on to his team, McIntyre said, “I am just so proud of my players.
“To put on a performance like that when we have already won the trophy is superb. It sums them up. They are a great bunch to work with and have been superb all season.
“Even in the sticky periods they worked hard and tried for everything.
“This has been a very difficult week for me, having to make decisions on who to let go, but what I will say is that everyone will leave here as a winner.
“We were the best team.”
Pressley defied predictions of a quick exitin order to avoid the celebrationsto emerge to face the press once the Pars had had their say.
“I want to say well done to Dunfermline,” he declared.
“This is a very difficult league and a very demanding season.
“Jim McIntyre has done a fantastic job and well done to him. Our players should use this experience as a motivation for next season, in terms of moving us forward as a club.”
It was great to see the old stadium bursting with enthusiasm and joy even before a ball had been kicked in the final match of a memorable, promotion-winning campaign.
It just could not have been any better for the team and their fans, who made up nearly all of the 7826 crowd.
They had the chance to rub it in against fierce rivals Falkirk, and both the players and punters did not miss that opportunity.
Some Pars supporters even threw brown shoes on to the park in a dig at the sartorial style of Bairns boss Steven Pressley.
Before kick-off, there was a pipe band belting out the Scottish favourites as well as a musical routine from mascot Sammy the Tammy.
When the players walked out, they were greeted by a huge roar and a few renditions of the Poznan, the back-to-front celebration imported from Poland.
Congas were also started in the stands before being brought to a halt by stewards.
The Tannoy man joined in, too, with some of his song choices verging on the cheekyWe’ll Meet Again by Vera Lynn and, for Pressley’s benefit, the Jimmy Nail ditty Crocodile Shoesbut it was all in good fun.Click here for a full photo gallery of Saturday’s celebrationsThe already exuberant spectators had even more reason to dance and sing for joy when their heroes took the lead on 21 minutes.
David Graham sent in a terrific cross from the right and, hanging in the air eight yards from goal, Nick Phinn nodded into the net past Falkirk goalie Robert Olejnik, the midfielder taking a knock in the process.
Phinn grabbed a second eight minutes into the second half, once again getting on the end of a deep cross, this time delivered from the right by Steven McDougall.
Dunfermline didn’t need another goal but they got one anyway, with substitute Pat Clarke firing high into the net three minutes from time after an Alex Keddie header had been palmed his way by Olejnik.
Referee Steve Conroy showed some mercy to Falkirk and their small band of fans by blowing the whistle bang on the 90-minute mark.
Then it was party time again!
Club legend Jim Leishman appeared from the tunnel clutching the Irn Bru First Division trophy and skipper Austin McCann picked it up off the plinth.
Family and friends then joined manager Jim McIntyre and his squad on a lap of honour.