Ulster Championship 2026: Let the games begin


The Ulster Championship kicks into action with Sunday’s showdown between Armagh and Tyrone. Michael McMullan takes a look why it remains one of the best competitions in the calander. THERE is just something about Clones. Not everybody gets it, but Ulster Gaels, they just know. It’s a step back in time. A lick of paint […]


Cavan get ready to meet their old friends Monaghan


“The Ulster SFC kicked off with a bang for Cavan as they hit three second-half goals to see off neighbours Monaghan in Clones.” So began the RTÉ match report for Cavan’s rather unexpected Ulster Championship preliminary victory over Monaghan at Clones in 2024. How they’d love for more of the same when they lock swords […]


Dolan hoping for backing as Cavan eye league title


By Daire Walsh FOR her side’s latest appearance in a Lidl National Football League Division Two final at St Tiernach’s Park in Clones next Saturday, Catherine Dolan is confident Cavan supporters will come out in their droves to get behind the team. Previous finalists back in 2017 and 2018, Cavan will contest another NFL second-tier decider against provincial […]


Details released for LGFA league finals


THE fixture details have been announced for the upcoming Ladies’ Football league finals. Clones will host the all-Ulster clash of Cavan and Donegal in the Division Two decider, while Antrim will face Louth in the Division Three final in Crossmaglen.   Saturday April 11th Advertisement Lidl National League Division 1 Final Cork v Galway; TUS […]


Karen’s legacy: Ulster’s bridge from minor to senior football


Karen Jackson passed away in 2018 as a giant in ladies’ football in Cavan and beyond. U-20 footballers from across Ulster will compete for her cup. Michael McMullan writes FEARGHAL Harney knows plenty about football and how it all works. The Pearse Óg native has been around enough corners. A Sigerson Cup winner with UUJ, he […]


Ladies preview: Lots to play for on final day of league


By Shaun Casey ARMAGH gave their survival hopes a massive boost last weekend by beating reigning Division One league champions Kerry, but they aren’t out of the woods just yet. They are currently fourth in the table, but if they lose away to Meath this weekend, who are also in danger of going down, they […]


Report: Another All-Ireland title for Bailieborough


Bailieborough CS 3-5 Coláiste Bhríde, Carnew 1-7 By Deniese O’Flaherty THREE first half goals set Bailieborough Community School on their way to claim the Lidl All-Ireland Post Primary Schools Senior B title at the Kinnegad GAA Grounds. It’s been a terrific few days for the Cavan school who last week claimed the Lidl All-Ireland PPS […]


Report: Derry victory not enough to secure promotion


Derry 1-20 Cavan 0-19 By Michael McMullan VICTORY wasn’t enough for Derry to secure promotion on Sunday in Find Insurance Celtic Park. Cork’s win over Tyrone saw the Rebels promoted alongside Meath. Advertisement While Cavan were beaten, Louth’s victory over Kildare saved the Breffni men from the drop to Division Three. “The overriding emotion is […]