By Niall Gartland CAVAN’S dire record against Tyrone barely needs repeating at this stage – but we’ll give it another airing anyway, ahead of Sunday’s Division Two encounter at Healy Park. Having been pipped in their first two league matches, Dermot McCabe’s side could really do with a win against their old nemesis as they […]
By Niall Gartland ANOTHER opening day away trip for Cavan – and this season it’s a particularly lengthy trek as Dermot McCabe’s side travel to take on Cork this Sunday. Throw-in time is 1pm and Cavan will be hoping for a welcome boost after a fairly average McKenna Cup campaign – at least on the results front, […]
Niall Gartland asseses Cavan’s chances of making their mark in 2026 under new manager Dermot McCabe “Probably collectively, and probably since I was a player, I would think maybe Cavan don’t look at themselves in a positive manner. I would think that, ‘oh, geez, we’re playing them’ would be the approach, or just, ‘I don’t […]
By Niall Gartland CAVAN footballer Niall Carolan didn’t exactly spend the twilight of 2025 with the feet up. He was an integral part of a Cuchulainn’s team that reached the Ulster Intermediate final, and while they fell short against Derry side Glenullin, it was a hugely memorable period for the club and community. Now though, […]
By Shaun Casey Return of the Mac An all-time Cavan GAA legend will be on the sidelines for the Breffni County next year with Dermot McCabe taking over from Raymond Galligan as manager. McCabe won an All-Star in 1997 but has also been involved in various management teams within the county over the years. He […]
By Niall Gartland THE opportunity to pull on a Cavan jersey for the very first time at senior inter-county level is something that debut players should really relish, according to their new manager Dermot McCabe. McCabe was speaking at Tuesday evening’s launch of the McKenna Cup, which has been restored to the calendar after a […]
By Shaun Casey THE appointment of Dermot McCabe as the next Cavan senior football manager is a “positive” move and one Cavan people should be excited about, says former Breffni player Joe Dillon. McCabe spent last season in charge of Westmeath as they dropped out of Division Two despite putting in a number of commendable performances. […]
By Niall Gartland WHAT a difference a week makes. Cavan will travel to Westmeath this Sunday with a renewed sense of optimism after they belatedly claimed their first league win in last weekend’s encounter against Louth. The discourse surrounding the Cavan set-up has been palpably negative following back-to-back defeats to Kildare and Louth. Well, supporters […]
BELLAGHY native Diarmuid Scullion has joined Dermot McCabe’s management team in Westmeath, Gaelic Life can confirm. He will be involved in a coaching role alongside Mark McHugh as they face into the new season. Scullion, who now lives in Scotstown, was involved with Derry underage development squads and coaching the All-Ireland minor winning team under […]
ByMichael McMullan THERE will be an Ulster influence in Westmeath with the appointment of former Cavan star Dermot McCabe as their new senior football manager. The Gowna man steps into the hotseat vacated by Dessie Dolan after their exit at the hands of Derry in the All-Ireland series. McCabe has enjoyed success at the helm […]
