By Niall Gartland CAVAN legend Stephen King hopes that for the second time in this year’s campaign that Raymond Galligan’s side can successfully pick themselves back off the canvas. The Breffni side gave a fairly tepid account of themselves in their Ulster Championship opener against Tyrone, whom they face again this Sunday, before springing a […]
Cavan v Tyrone: A long-standing hoodoo
Sports editor of the Anglo Celt, Paul Fitzpatrick, has never witnessed Cavan defeat Tyrone in championship football By Niall Gartland HE arrived a year too late. Paul Fitzpatrick, sports editor of historic Cavan newspaper The Anglo Celt, was born in 1984, a year after the Breffni County’s last victory over Tyrone in championship football. More than 40 […]
Gowna going strong in Cavan
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 […]
All-Ireland Round Three fixture details announced
By Michael McMullan THE GAA have announced the fixture details for the All-Ireland SFC Round Three games on the weekend of June 14/15. There are two all-Ulster clashes down for decision including a top of the table meeting of Down and Monaghan that will decide a quarter-final spot. Tyrone take on Cavan knowing a win […]
Cavan boss stresses the need for their season’s best performance
By Michael McMullan CAVAN minors know they’ll need their best hour of the season against Kerry on Saturday but they are still in the All-Ireland mix after their Ulster final defeat to Tyrone. Ed O’Hanlon’s side recovered from a “shaky” start to lead at half-time before a moment of Joel Kerr magic shot the Red […]
We need to up our game says McGuinness
BY RYAN FERRY DONEGAL manager Jim McGuinness says Cavan brought a ‘serious edge’ to their group opener with Mayo, and he expects his side to face more of the same on Sunday. Cavan were tipped by many pundits to finish bottom of Group One but their three-point victory over Mayo has made things interesting. And […]
Reilly expects a Donegal backlash in Breffni clash
By Niall Gartland CAVAN legend Jim Reilly expects a backlash when Jim McGuinness’ Donegal come to town this Sunday – but he’s cautiously optimistic that the Breffni County will be able to absorb whatever comes their way. While the Breffni County got off to a winning start in their All-Ireland round robin victory with an […]
JOE BROLLY: A vote of no confidence
I WAS certain, deep in my bones, that Limerick hurlers would beat Cork in the hurling. Certain in the same way that a man is when he knows he is in love. A profound, inexplicable certainty. I have a kitty with David O’Malley. He is the horsey expert. I take care of the GAA side […]
Daly hoping sparkling season continues
By Niall Gartland WHY stop now? Cavan ladies have collected two pieces of silverware already this season, and now they’re primed for an all-out assault on All-Ireland Intermediate honours. After winning nothing of note at adult level since all the way back in 2013, Cavan ladies recently cruised to an Ulster Intermediate title triumph over […]
Jennifer Duffy: Monaghan’s player for all occasions
Jennifer Duffy has played in a range of positions for Monaghan and she’ll be a vital cog as the Farney County step into the All-Ireland race on Sunday. Daire Walsh writes… WHILE most footballers are elevated to senior inter-county status in relatively low-key affairs, the polar opposite was the case for Monaghan’s Jennifer Duffy back […]