By Michael McMullan HISTORY doesn’t kick the ball over the bar but it helps generate an image of what can be achieved as Cuchulainn’s prepare for this weekend’s Ulster Intermediate final against Glenullin. For 22-year-old captain Philip Smyth, he doesn’t need to look very far to find a line of symmetry between the current team […]
By Shaun Casey THE entire Cuchulainn’s club is looking forward to Saturday’s Ulster Intermediate Championship semi-final against Tyrone champions Clonoe, says manager Niall Lynch ahead of the big showdown. The pair lock horns as part of a double header in the BOX-IT Athletic Grounds, with Down kingpins Kilcoo taking on Erne Gaels of Fermanagh in the […]
By Shaun Casey STEPHEN McGovern’s side have already travelled further than any Munterconnaught team has in the club’s history. They ended a 31-year wait for a Cavan county title this season and are now one win away from competing in an Ulster final. Their penalty shootout win over Armagh’s Clonmore on their last day out has set them […]
FORMER Cavan captain Killian Clarke has retired from inter-county football after over 130 senior appearances for county. The versatile Shercock man won Ulster medals at minor, u-21 and senior level. It will be a blow to new manager Dermot McCabe ahead of the 2026 season. He made his senior championship debut against Donegal in 2012 […]
By Michael McMullan CUCHULLAINNS have been knocking on the door in Cavan long enough to know two things. Winning the Cavan titles has to be enjoyed, but they also need to take a serious look at their forthcoming Ulster Intermediate Championship campaign. Cuchullains take on Irvinestown on Saturday in Kingspan Breffni as part of a double-header with Kingscourt’s […]
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 […]
By Michael McMullan BUTLERSBRIDGE manager Keelan Melaniff is expecting a “huge test” when his side step into the ring against Cornafean in Saturday’s Cavan Intermediate semi-final. Over a decade ago, the clubs were amalgamated at underage. Some the players in opposite corners this weekend shared the same dressing room as they learned their trade. Butlersbridge […]
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 […]
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There is a full round of football action this weekend in Cavan. Here are the details at the time of going to print. Check the Cavan website for any changes before travelling. CAVAN INTERMEDIATE CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND THREE Advertisement Ballymachugh v Cootehill Friday, Kingspan Breffni, 8pm SOMETHING has to give this Friday night as Ballymachugh and […]
