By Niall Gartland GERARD Smith is revelling in a more attacking role for Cavan and that’s one of the many reasons why the team as a whole is having an excellent season. The Lavey clubman chipped in with four points from play in their high-scoring semi-final win over Sligo, but that doesn’t tell the full […]
Changing expectations at Templeport
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July 4, 2022
By Niall Gartland TEMPLEPORT literally couldn’t have done any better to date this season, but they could still fail to achieve their promotion goals despite having an unblemished record heading into the Division Three semi-finals in Cavan. They won all of their games, most by a healthy margin, and if they get the better of […]
Cavan face relegation play-off after paying the penalty
June 27, 2022
TG4 All-Ireland Senior Championship Tipperary 2-6 Cavan 1-8 By Kevin Carney Advertisement EMMA Morrissey scored 2-4 including the winning penalty, deep into added-time, to seal Tipperary’s place in the TG4 All-Ireland Senior Championship for 2023, with Cavan heading for the relegation play-off instead. Morrissey found the top-corner with aplomb after her teammate Angela McGuigan was […]
Fegan the star as Loreto taste All-Ireland glory
March 26, 2022
All-Ireland Junior A final Loreto Cavan 5-10 Sacred Heart, Westport 2-10 By Daragh Small KATE Fegan scored 2-5 as Loreto Cavan reclaimed their 2018 crown and defeated Sacred Heart Westport in Saturday’s All-Ireland final in Sligo. Fegan was outstanding and with further goals from Clodagh Clarke (two) and Emma McIntyre Loreto cruised to victory. Advertisement […]
Cavan hope to have learnt from Tipperary defeat
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March 19, 2022
National Football League Division Four London v Cavan Sunday, Ruislip, 12pm By Niall Gartland THE main talking point surrounding Cavan in the last week has been their determination to play their upcoming Ulster Championship clash against Antrim away from Corrigan Park, but it should be white noise for the players who are set to play in […]
Former Antrim captain hopes ‘common sense’ will prevail around Ulster SFC venue
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March 15, 2022
By Michael McMullan PADDY Cunningham has said the decision not to grant Antrim their home venue for their Ulster SFC clash with Cavan was ‘very disappointing’ and hopes that ‘common sense’ will prevail. Antrim were drawn to play at home for the first time since their 2013 defeat at the hands of Monaghan at Casement […]
“The Dublin hurlers will win an All-Ireland within the next five years”
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March 13, 2022
CAVAN’S Shane Briody tells us about some of the players and teams he has played against. Age: 31. Teams played for: Ballyhaise, Pearse Ógs and Cavan. Which opposition ground do you like playing on and why? Cootehill Celtic, the tunnel. Advertisement Which opposition ground do you dislike going to and why? I always dreaded the trip out to […]
Breffni County on cusp of promotion berth
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March 12, 2022
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”
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March 9, 2022
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
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March 4, 2022
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 […]