Féile
Our under-14s are preparing well for the All-Ireland Féile competition in Laois-Offaly on 22-24 June. They played Belturbet in the league on Saturday evening last and emerged winners after a keenly contested game. They have now reached the semi-final stages of the competition.

Under-10
An under-10 blitz took place on Saturday morning last in Crosskeys. Denn, Castletara, Butlersbridge and Cavan Gaels took part. Our players performed well in the series of three games. Well done to all. Thanks to the parents for their support and co-operation.

Under-12
Well done to our under-12s who have been playing well in their competition and remain unbeaten. On Friday last they played Butlersbridge and recorded a victory. Well done to all the players and mentors.

Golf Classic
Our annual golf classic will take place in County Cavan golf club on Friday 13 July.

County Players
Hard luck to our county senior and minor players who met Donegal in Bréifne Park on Sunday last. Kevin Meehan, Niall Smith and Robert Maloney-Derham featured in the senior game while Andy Graham, Vinny Coyle and Barry Fortune were on the minor side.

Minor/Under 16
There will be training for minors and under-16s on Wednesday 23 June at 8pm.

Presentation
Cavan Gaels made a presentation to Cathal Collins on Saturday night last on the occasion of his departure to New Zealand on a work assignment for a number of months. We wish Cathal well during his time there and look forward to seeing him back among us soon.

Under-Age Coaching
Our under-age coaching for our under-8s and under-10s continues on Saturday mornings in Terry Coyle Park at 11 o clock.

Bingo
Our bingo will take place as usual on Friday next in the Town Hall at 9pm. Thanks to all those who so loyally continue to support our bingo.

Friends of Cavan Gaels
Friends of Cavan Gaels was launched at a function in the Farnham Arms Hotel on bank holiday Monday. Friends of Cavan Gaels has been launched as a vehicle to help fund our proposed Five Year Plan to develop our facilities in Terry Coyle as we endeavour to cater for all the boys' and girls' football teams, our boys' hurlers, our camogie team as well as our adult teams. Already work has been done on our main pitch. It is proposed to build a new club house with the latest facilities. You can become a Friend of Cavan Gaels and be a part of the club's exciting future by signing a direct debit form or, as some have done already, by giving a lump sum payment in support of our project. There has already been a very positive response from other clubs, inside and outside the county, and from present and past members both at home, throughout Ireland and indeed abroad. See Friends of Cavan Gaels facebook page for more details. See also www.friendsofcavangaels.com A new logo has been designed for the newly-established Friends of Cavan Gaels.
It is hoped to contact as many as possible of former Cavan Gaels players, at home and abroad, in connection with the proposed developments.
Brochures, detailing the planned developments and the various methods of payment, are being distributed at present.

Girls' Football
Training continues for under-12s and under-14s in Terry Coyle Park on Tuesdays from 6-7.30. New members always welcome. For further information contact Peter Sexton on 086-1760420.

Merchandise
A large and varied selection of club merchandise- jackets, hoodies, t-shirts, jerseys etc- is available from Greg Sheridan, our merchandise officer. Gift vouchers can also be purchased. Greg will be in Terry Coyle Park on Saturday mornings between 11 and 1. He can be contacted on 087-2283945.

1915 Medal
An interesting medal has come to hand. It is a 1915 Cavan junior championship medal with the name Patrick Brady inscribed on it. Cavan Slashers won the junior title in 1915 defeating Crosserlough by 1-3 to 1-2 in Gowna. Patrick Brady lined out at midfield for the Slashers. Anyone who might know something about this Patrick Brady is asked to phone 086-1005303.

Information on Club Successes
A reminder to people that a very comprehensive account of all the Cavan Gaels senior championship successes is available, courtesy of Mícheál Smyth, on the Cavan CYMS website cavancyms.com Click on "About Us" and then on " Published" and you will see the relevant link. Also included is an account of all the Cavan Slashers senior championship wins and all of Cavan's All-Ireland victories. Mícheál's research also covers the Cavan Gaels under-age successes as well as all the victories of Cavan Harps.

Bréifne Abú
Congratulations to George Cartwright on his recent publication Bréifne Abú, a veritable cornucopia of records of Cavan football, hurling and handball during the period 1886 and 2011. It is an invaluable reference book and the product of many years of research. It will settle many an argument and will be a boon for quiz question setters. This book should especially appeal to the Cavan diaspora.

Material for Club Notes
Anyone who has material for our club notes is asked to contact 086-1005303 or [email protected] Tweet

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