Jim Comiskey RIP

The recent passing of Jim Comiskey, Behey was received with sadness by those who remember him in the Coronea/Cornafean and Arva areas. Jim who was in his 80th year died peacefully in Cavan General Hospital after a short illness.  In his younger years Jim initially worked for the late Michael Cox, Coronea making blocks and delivering coal.  Jim then moved to the Roadstone Quarry in Coronea where he worked for many years until it's eventual closure.  Jim then joined the renowned Sisk Construction Company and worked for some years on the construction of Cavan General Hospital until his retirement.  In his spare time Jim enjoyed hunting and fishing.  He was a member of the renowned Shancor Hunt Club and the sounding of the hunting horn in Coronea Graveyard as Jim was laid to rest was a very beautiful and fitting tribute to him.   As a young man Jim was a member of Cornafean Athletic Club and he played both junior and senior football for the Reds being remembered as a very reliable cornerback.  Jim was predeceased by his Father who died prematurely many years ago and his Mother who passed away in her 101st year in 2016.

Jim will be sadly missed by his brothers, John, Tom and Michael, sisters Mary, Kathleen and Agnes, extended family and many many friends.  Jim's funeral mass celebrated by Fr. Charlie O'Gorman took place on Tuesday last in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Coronea and he was laid to rest in the adjoining Cemetery.  May he rest in peace.

 

Cornafean GFC Lotto Results 27th September, 2020.

Nos.9, 25, 29, 34

No jackpot winner

€40 winners  

George Cartwright, Cornafean, Jenny Curran, Waterford, Fidelma Seymour, Ballinagh, John Lynch, Arva and Sabina Fitzpatrick, c/o Shantully.

Next week's jackpt €6,800.

Thank you for all your support.

 

Annual Gallant Challenge

Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic The 17th Annual Gallant 5KM/10KM Challenge in aid of Saint Christopher's Hospice Cavan which was originally pencilled in for Saturday 24th October 2020 has been cancelled in the interest of the health and safety of our loyal participants. It is a great disappointment to cancel this great successful event but do not worry we will back next year bigger, better and stronger than ever at the starting line at Mc Seain's. Anyone wishing to donate to The Gallant Challenge in aid of Saint Christopher's Hospice Cavan can still do so by contacting Ciaran Weir on 086-0753309 or William Hughes on 086-3584700. Donations will be greatly appreciated for this very worthy cause. We would also like to sincerely thank our fantastic participants and supporters over the years for your continued support and please take good care of yourselves and stay safe.

 

Football Update

Well done to the Reserve Reds on their good victory over Drumalee in the Division 2 Reserve Championship played in Cornafean on Saturday evening last.  Goals from John Martin and a hat trick from Jack Traynor combined with outstanding goal keeping from Shane Cullivan laid for the foundation for a good victory for the Reds.  

Cornafean Ladies GFC

Well done to our U14 and U16 girls on great wins in their games against Drumgoon and Knockbride and hard luck to our U21 girls who lost out to Ballyhaise.

Results

Knockbride 5-8 Cornafean 7-15

Ballyhaise 7-12 Cornafean 5-10

Cornafean 7-15 Drumgoon 0-5

Best of luck to the U12 girls in their semi final against Mullahoran this coming Saturday in Cornafean.

 

Cornafean Ladies GFC Clothing Collection

Due to the uncertainty and lack of access to the club rooms, we are postponing our annual clothing collection until January, thanks to everyone who continue to save their bags for our fundraiser.

 

CLUB NOTES

 

Cornafean GFC Lotto Results 27th September, 2020.

Nos.9, 25, 29, 34

No jackpot winner

€40 winners  

George Cartwright, Cornafean, Jenny Curran, Waterford, Fidelma Seymour, Ballinagh, John Lynch, Arva and Sabina Fitxpatrick, c/o Shantully.

Next week's jackpt €6,800.

Thank you for all your support.

 

Division 2 Reserve Championship

Cornafean 4-12    Drumalee  2-16

This was a very enjoyable Reserve Championship match played in beautiful sunshine in Pairc Naomh Fionnan on Saturday evening last.  The teams were evenly matched and with both sides playing open and attacking football, scores came thick and fast.  First half goals from John Martin and a hatrick from the flying Jack Traynor laid the foundations for this victory and had the Reds up by three at the break.  Another highlight from the game was a brilliant penalty save from goalkeeper Shane Cullivan in the first half and he also made some other vital stops over the course of the match.  The Reds went on to score a further 8 pts in the second half and were able to hold off the challenge of a never say die Drumlaee team to record a deserved 2 pt victory.  Well done to the team and subs.

Cornafean Scorers

J. Traynor 3-6, J. Martin 1-1, A. Smith 0-4, D. Kilkenny 0-1.

Team 

Shane Cullivan, Ciaran Briody, Niall Corcoran, Pete Hogan, Paul Brady, Gerard Olwill, John Martin, Cullain McSeain, Dean Kilkenny, James McGahern, James Cartwright, Aodhgan Smith, Jack Traynor

Subs

Adrian Caffrey for Ciaran Briody, Wayne Johnson for James Cartwright.

 

Cornafean Ladies GFC

Well done to our U14 and U16 girls on great wins in their games against Drumgoon and Knockbride and hard luck to our U21 girls who lost out to Ballyhaise.

Results

Knockbride 5-8 Cornafean 7-15

Ballyhaise 7-12 Cornafean 5-10

Cornafean 7-15 Drumgoon 0-5

Best of luck to the U12 girls in their semi final against Mullahoran this coming Saturday in Cornafean.

 

Cornafean Ladies GFC Clothing Collection

Due to the uncertainty and lack of access to the club rooms, we are postponing our annual clothing collection until January, thanks to everyone who continue to save their bags for our fundraiser.

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