THERE are three crunch games on this weekend in the Cavan championships. CAVAN SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP SEMI-FINALS Gowna v Crosserlough Sunday, Kingspan Breffni, 3pm Advertisement GOWNA missed out on last year’s final but they’re shaping up nicely and produced a ruthless performance in their quarter-final win over Cavan Gaels. Crosserlough weren’t overly impressive against Arva but […]
THE quarter-finals of the Cavan SFC are down for decision with Crosserlough putting their title on the line on Friday night against Arva. CAVAN SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP QUARTER-FINALS Crosserlough v Arva Friday, Kingspan Breffni, 8.15pm Advertisement DEFENDING champions Crosserlough finished in pole position in the group stages and are big favourites to account for an Arva […]
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 […]
By Michael McMullan CAVAN Gaels have a winner-takes-all clash with Killygarry on Sunday afternoon as the senior race heads towards the knock-out stages. Declan McCoy’s side secured a much-needed win over Castlerahan, with the Shehu brothers to the fore, after coming up short in their first two games against unbeaten Gowna and Kingscourt. The Dromintee […]
When Pat Faulkner won the first of his eight Cavan senior medals in 1980, Kingscourt had just one county title to their name. It was start of their golden era. He spoke to Michael McMullan THINK of Kingscourt Stars and you get a picture of their history. A distinctive star on their jersey and the players […]
HERE are this weekend’s Cavan football fixtures. Details are correct at the time of writing. Check the Cavan website for any changes before making your journey. CAVAN SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND 3 Ballinagh v Kingscourt Advertisement Friday, Kingspan Breffni, 8pm IT’S top v bottom as senior action resumes after the week break. Ballinagh have lost […]
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 […]
By Michael McMullan DUNGIVEN’S prize for beating reigning champions Newbridge is a clash with 2024 All-Ireland champions in the next round. The Derry CCC have brought in a backdoor format this year and Newbridge face Swatragh in the backdoor as they bid to keep their hands on the John McLaughlin Cup. Derry SFC Round 2A […]
By Shaun Casey GOWNA are the team to catch at the top of the Division One table in Cavan at the minute and they are three points clear of their nearest challengers Ramor United having won eight of their nine outings to date. The one blot on their otherwise perfect record was a 1-12 to […]
Thirty years ago, Bailieborough Shamrocks were top of the pile in Cavan and a whisker away from an Ulster title. Adrian Lambe and Charlie Clarke were key cogs in their side. Michael McMullan went to meet them… A WALK up the stairs of Bailieborough club house is whisking into their history. Photos and generations. Charlie […]
