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 […]
By Michael McMullan SUNDAY’S clash of Drumlane and Killinkere is a crunch game for both teams in the Cavan Intermediate Championship insists Killinkere manager Ciarán O’Malley. After losing to Bailieborough, Killinkere bounced back to beat Cornafean while Drumlane have yet to pick up any points. With the top eight making the quarter-finals after four rounds […]
By Shaun Casey FOLLOWING their promotion to Division Two, Munterconnaght began the Junior Championship campaign on the front foot, but boss Stephen McGovern suggests there’s still room for improvement. McGovern’s men defeated Kildallan by four points in round one, with Ryan Nwaneri’s early major proving crucial in their 1-16 to 0-15 victory. Munterconnaght will now […]
FOLLOWING two years in charge, Raymond Galligan has announced with immediate effect his decision to step down as Cavan senior football team manager, citing work and family commitments. The Lacken clubman was long-standing goalkeeper for the Breffni County before succeeding Mickey Graham at the helm at the outset of the 2024 season. During his tutelage […]
By Michael McMullan AISHLING Sheridan is loving being back in the Cavan jersey this year and feels the experienced core has helped their younger guns. They added the Ulster title to their promotion and league honours from earlier in the season. Next up is Sunday’s visit of Westmeath with an All-Ireland semi-final spot up for […]
