Breffni County on cusp of promotion berth


National Football League Division Four Cavan v Tipperary Sunday, Kingspan Breffni, 2pm By Niall Gartland CAVAN stand alone at the top of Division Four and can secure promotion with two games to spare if they do the business against third placed Tipperary this Sunday. The Breffni County boast an unblemished record after four rounds of […]


“Matthew Hynes gives hair-raising team-talks”


CAVAN’S Shane Briody talks about those the hurls with. Shane Briody. Age: 31. Teams played for: Ballyhaise, Pearse Ógs and Cavan. Advertisement Which team mate has been the most inspirational and why? Matthew Hynes. Hair-raising pre and post-match speeches. Who’s the best team mate to train with and why? Liam Óg Cooke, couldn’t do the […]


Brady’s bunch Ramor set to miss key attacking talent


By Shaun Casey CURRENT Cavan championship winners Ramor United are under new management, with their own John Brady taking over this season. Brady, who won a Cavan Intermediate championship with Ballyhaise in 2015, has given the county champions some down time before preparing for the 2022 campaign. “It’s a good feeling, there’s a good buzz […]


Cavan Gaels to benefit from returning ace


By Shaun Casey FORMER Cavan star Seanie Johnston looks set for a shock return to the playing field with his club Cavan Gaels. Johnston is currently a member of Mickey Graham’s Cavan management team as a forwards coach but could line out at club level this season. The 14-time championship winners are under new management, […]


Check out our team of the week


HERE is our team of the week, based on performances last weekend. 1 SHAUN PATTON Donegal Had a hard day in Kerry but responded well against Tyrone, landed a free and saved from Michael McKernan. 2 SHANNON O’DOHERTY Derry camogie The Oakleaf captain was excellent as a spare player in the win over Kildare. 3 […]


Refixed NFL games down for decision


By Michael McMullan THIS weekend sees the refixed game in the NFL that fell victim to the storm in Round 3. Buoyed by their win over Longford, Kieran Donnelly’s Fermanagh host Laois who were held at home to Antrim at the weekend thanks to Ryan Murray’s point. Cavan take their 100 per cent record to […]


Donohoe calls for consideration at Congress


By Michael McMullan CAVAN u-20 manager Damien Donohoe is calling on Congress delegates to vote against Motion 2, which calls for an inter-county u-17 and u-20 championship merger into an u-19 grade. The motion, brought forward by the GAA’s Ard Chomhairle, would see u-17 become a developmental age and the u-19 grade for three seasons. […]


Ulster players involved in DCU success


By Michael McMullan THERE was a Donegal link to DCU’s win over NUI Galway the final of the Ryan Cup, the Higher Education League Final. Ross Ó Mearlaigh played at corner back in their 0-16 to 1-7 win on Tuesday afternoon. The win sets the Dublin side up ahead of the forthcoming Sigerson Cup opener […]