Senior Championship
Our seniors met Castlerahan in the championship on Saturday evening last in Bréifne Park. We had our spells of dominance but failed to reflect that on the scoreboard. Castlerahan were more economical and outlasted us.

Cavan Gaels Tornadoes
Thanks to all those who helped in any way at the launch of the Cavan Gaels Tornadoes in Terry Coyle Park recently. A particular word of thanks to all the coaches who turned up and who have done so every Saturday morning since. Thanks also to all the parents who continue to attend. The Tornadoes meet every Saturday morning in Terry Coyle Park at 11am. New boys and girls always welcome.

Óg-Sport

Congratulations to our under-15s who won the county óg-sport (under-15 seven-a side) title recently. They will play in the Ulster finals which are being held in Glen, Maghera, Co. Derry on Saturday next 7 September. Best of luck to the players and management.

The following panel played in the county finals of óg sport:
Garry O Rourke, Ciarán Curry, Evan Fortune, Jermaine O Rourke, Steven McDonald, Sebastian Dariba, Luke Fortune, Dallan Duffy, Enda Fitzsimons, Cathal Jermyn.

Management- Ciara Farrell, Finian Farrell, John Tierney, John Fortune, John Crotty.
Thanks to Joey McDonald for his First Aid duties.


Sponsorship

Peter Veale, Veale's Pharmacy, Main Street, is our new main sponsor for 2013. Thanks to Peter for coming on board. We ask all our members and supporters to support our new sponsor. We also ask our members to support all our other sponsors who so generously support our club.


Minor Championship

Oliver Plunketts met Eastern Gaels (Bailieboro/Knockbride) in the minor championship in Terry Coyle Park on Wednesday evening last. This was a rip-roaring game with each set of forwards bang in form. There was never much separating the sides. Oliver Plunketts finished better and have qualified to meet favourites Ramor United in the semi-final. Well done to all.

Under-16

Well done to our under-16s on their away victory over Crosserlough on Saturday evening last. They have qualified for the semi-finals where they will meet league champions Ramor United. Congratulations and best of luck to all.

Under-14

Our under-14s met county champions Laragh United in Terry Coyle Park on Thursday last. Exchanges were even going into the final quarter. We had a few goal chances but failed to capitalise. The visitors finished the stronger team to run out deserving winners in the end. Well done to our players and management for the improvement our team has shown.

Girls under-14 football

Our girls under-14 team defeated Shercock on Saturday morning last in Terry Coyle Park. They have qualified for the semi-final on Saturday next. Well done to all on such significant progress in under-13 and under-14 in only two years.

Trip to Croke Park

Our under-12s and under-14s are paying a visit to Croke Park on Saturday September 14. They are fundraising for this trip. Please support them.

Mission Trimpossible

Mission Trimpossible, in conjunction with Cavan Gaels, returns for a six week programme on Tuesday next 10 September. Cavan Gaels members in particular are asked to take note of this date and to spread the word. Since places will be limited, prospective participants are asked to confirm their place as soon as possible by contacting Niall O Riordan on 086-3567011. Cavan Gaels wishes to thank the organisers of Mission Trimpossible for their generous contributions.

Congratulations

Congratulations to Mrs Kathleen Smith, Tulac Mongan, on reaching her 90th birthday. Kathleen is a vice-president of Cavan Gaels. We in Cavan Gaels send Kathleen our best wishes in the times ahead.

Congratulations also to club member J.J.Reilly on being elected chief of the Reilly/O'Reilly clan recently.

Club 5 Year Strategic Plan

Cavan Gaels club is undertaking a five year Strategic Plan covering all aspects of club activity. A planning workshop took place recently in the Farnham Arms Hotel. Thanks to all those who attended this workshop in such great numbers and who made so many valuable contributions. A meeting of all the focus groups took place recently in Terry Coyle Park as part of the process of drawing up the five year strategic plan.

Bingo

Our bingo as usual on Friday next 6 September in the Town Hall at 9pm. Thanks to our bingo patrons for their consistent support.

Did you Know

That what is now Terry Coyle Park was used for county and club games up to 1922 when Cavan GAA acquired grounds at Rosculligan and developed a new pitch there in 1923 named Breffni Park after the old kingdom of Breffni UÍ Raghallaigh?

Quiz

Cavan's last time to contest an All-Ireland minor football final was in 1959 when they lost to Dublin. Who were the three Cavan Gaels players on that panel?

Cavan reached the All-Ireland under-21 football finals of 1988 and 1996. Both of these teams contained a Cavan Gaels player. Name the players.

When Cavan won the Ulster minor football championship in 1974 what two Cavan Gaels players were on the panel?



Club Record Makers-A trip down memory lane!
Our under-13 girls joined an elite Cavan Gaels group when they won the D championship final against Cuchullains recently. They were the first Cavan Gaels girls' football team to win a trophy. They join the following roll of honour in the club:

First trophy won by Cavan Gaels was the 1958 senior league -

John "Foley" O Rourke, Colm Smith, Harry O Dowd, John Molloghan, Sean Keogan, Jim Meehan, Eddie Quinn, Cathal Young, Larry Gillen, Paddy Maguire, Jimmy Sheridan (capt.), Frank Cannon, Noel Donoghue, Mick McCarthy, Edwin Carolan. Subs. used: Sean Galligan, Eamon Brady, Phil Cullivan. Sibs. Not used: Paddy McNamara, Johnny Burns.

First senior championship title won by Cavan Gaels was in 1965-

John "Foley" O Rourke, Colm Smith, Donal Crowe, Brian Tighe, Eamon McGovern, Pat Gaffney, Gerry Carroll, Jim McDonnell (capt), Jack McEntee, Cathal Young, Danny Thomas, P.J. Carroll, Larry Reidy, Paddy Maguire, Terry Smith. Subs: Mick Ryan, Sean Guider, Oliver Crowe, Brendan Keaney, Oliver Cassidy, Gerry Finnegan, Michael Walsh, Jim Mooney.
Not available on final day- Phil Murray, Hugo Cafferty, George Crowe, Tommy Monaghan.

First camogie title won by Cavan Gaels was in 1976-

Julie Simpson, Bernie McGovern, Patricia McCaffrey, Teresa McEvoy, Sue McEvoy (capt), Margie McEvoy, Helen Tully, Bridie Tully, Patricia McCormack, Marion O Mahony, Maria Simpson, Mary Clarke.
Subs. used: Teresa Gilsenan, Edel Allen, Anne McConnell.

First senior hurling championship title won by Cavan Gaels was in 1983-

Paddy Ferncombe, Finbar Noonan, Cecil O Reilly, Dessie Gardiner, Shay Whelan, Jim Ivers (capt), Tony Ryan, P.J. Kelly, Jimmy Kelly, Declan Maguire, John Heffernan, Peter Veale, Charlie O Donoghue, Jimmy Coen, Peter Heavey.
Subs. used: Gerry O Rourke, Patsy Walsh, Tommy McMahon.
Subs. not used: Mick Doheny, Paddy Dillon, Frank Lyons, Noel Gumley, John Sheridan, Jack Dunne, Noel O Halloran.

First girls' football title won by Cavan Gaels was in 2013-

Panel: Abby Sexton (capt), Amy Gardiner, Amy Johnston, Katie Leddy, Tara Ní Cionaith, Noelle Conroy, Fiona Galligan, Riona Goodrich, Hannah Eyre, Katie McCahill, Muireann Hogan, Lauren Smith, Gemma Deerey, Emma McDwyer, Niamh Cronin, Jessica McDwyer, Abby Lynch, Abby Fee, Kate Jackson, Laura Boyle.
Management- Martin Dunne (snr.), Stephen Dunne, Sophie Graham, Michelle Jermyn.

Social Media

You can get further information about Cavan Gaels from 086-1005303, on our Facebook page and on Twitter @cavangaelsGFC Please note that our website is up and running again. If you want to fill in the questionnaire about our club development you can do so on our website cavangaels.ie Any relevant information on the club can be sent to [email protected]

Saturday Morning Coaching

Coaching for children aged six to twelve also takes place in Terry Coyle Park on Saturday mornings from 11-12.30.

Merchandise

A reminder that a wide range of Cavan Gaels merchandise can be purchased at very competitive prices from our merchandising officer, Caroline Forde (086-3722322). Caroline is in Terry Coyle Park on Saturday mornings from 11 to 12.30. Gift vouchers for our club merchandise are also available.

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. Tweet

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