By Niall Gartland KINGSCOURT boss Colin Kelly has emphasied the depth of talent that exists within his squad ahead of their Cavan Senior Championship showdown with Ramor on Sunday evening. They’ve been in top form since the very outset of the championship, though a rather remarkable comeback was needed to get the better of Ballyhaise with […]
Ballyhaise boss hoping to have learned lessons ahead of rematch
By Michael McMullan BALLYHAISE manager Gerard O’Kane is hoping his side can learn from defeat ahead of this weekend’s Cavan Championship rematch with Kingscourt. Just 16 days before the sides lock horns in Sunday’s quarter-final, Kingscourt were nine-point winners when they met in the group stages. “If you ask if you asked 10 people outside of […]
Arva boss prepared for crucial Ballyhaise clash
By Michael McMullan ARVA manager Thomas Brady is expecting a tough game from Ballyhaise this weekend as the Cavan Senior Championship heads into moving week. Both teams have one win from their two games, leaving this a vital clash with one further round to make it into the top eight and a place in the […]
Ballyhaise boss turns sights to upcoming Senior Championship campaign
By Niall Gartland BALLYHAISE rounded off their Division Two campaign with a league final victory over Shercock last weekend – but their manager Gerard O’Kane is conscious that they’re set for a big step up in the upcoming Cavan Senior Football Championship. They did extremely well in last year’s championship campaign, bowing out at the quarter-final […]
Ballyhaise face a quick turnaround after their victory over Gowna
By Michael McMullan THERE isn’t much of a break for Ballyhaise after their win over reigning champions Gowna. Last year’s intermediate kingpins have just four days to brace themselves for Thursday’s Round Three game against Castlerahan in the Cavan Senior Championship. Goals from Martin Conaty, Michael and David Brady helped Ballyhaise into an early league […]
PREVIEW: MEN’S FOOTBALLER OF THE YEAR AWARD
Will it be another Glen footballer that comes up trumps in our coveted Men’s Footballer of the Year award? This award is sponsored by Tyrone Trailers and is in association with Ulster GAA. Last year it was tigerish defender Ryan Dougan who fended off stiff competition to land the prized individual award, and he’s in […]
Roll of honour first was driving Cullyhanna – Casey
By Shaun Casey PEARSE Casey created history for Cullyhanna last weekend. He captained the club to their first-ever Ulster title and kicked the winning point late on to secure their place in history. Cullyhanna became the first ever Armagh team to win the competition as they saw off Ballyhaise by the minimum of margins. “It […]
Captain Casey enjoying build up buzz
By Shaun Casey NO Armagh club has ever won an Ulster title at intermediate level and on Sunday afternoon, Cullyhanna become the sixth team to attempt it. They take on Ballyhaise of Cavan and Cullyhanna captain Pearse Casey says the build up to the decider has been something special. “It’s unbelievable and everyone keeps saying […]
Ballyhaise excited by prospect of Ulster decider
By Michael McMullan THERE is excitement in the air as Ballyhaise bid to add Ulster honours to a season that saw their men’s and ladies’ teams crowned champions of Cavan. After coming back from the jaws of defeat to sink Glenullin, they take on Cullyhanna on Sunday in Castleblayney. “The players, management and club, everyone is […]
Feature: The Brady bunch
Eamonn Brady was a championship winning goalkeeper for his native Mullahoran before winning the 2015 intermediate title alongside his son David with Ballyhaise. It has been a remarkable season so far and Michael McMullan takes a look… WHERE do you start with Eamonn Brady and his success on different fronts in the Breffni County? A […]