CÓISTE BHREIFNE ÚI RAGHALLAIGH

Maghera Mac Finns

Cavan Senior Football Team 2018 v Roscommon Croke Park

Cavan Senior Team 2018 v Sligo First game in Allianz Hurling League

Kingspan Breffni 2018 COMHDHÁIL BLIANTIÚIL 2018

M RA OR A C.L.G. ONTAITHE Cumann Lúthchleas Gael Coiste Bhreifne Uí Raghallaigh

COMHDHÁIL BLIANTIÚIL 2018

HOTEL KILMORE, CAVAN A chara, The Annual Convention of Cavan G.A.A. clubs will be held in The Hotel Kilmore, Cavan on Thursday 13 th December 2018 .

Each club is entitled to TWO voting delegates in addition to the representative(s) on the outgoing County Committee, i.e., each club will have 4 votes.

Please note that Convention delegates must be present at 6.30p.m. for registration and Convention itself will start at 7.00p.m. sharp.

A full attendance is requested.

AN CLÁR (The Agenda)

1. Minutes of last Convention.

2. Adoption of Standing Orders.

3. (a) Treasurers Report (b) Secretary's Report (c) Youth Board Report (d) Vocational Schools Report (e) Competition Control Committee Report (f) Hearings Report (g) Cultural Officers Report (h) Coaching Report (i) Children’s Officers Report (j) PR IT and Communications Report (k) Ladies Football Report (l) Handball Report (m) Development Officers Report (n) Health and Well Being Report (o) Kingspan Report (p) Insurance Report

4. Election of Officers.

5. Chairman's Address

6. Motions

Photos: Adrian Donohoe, Colleen McCabe, Sportsfile, Martin O'Reilly (Kingspan Breffni Aerial Shots). Printed by: McGinn Printing Ltd. Minutes Cavan County Board Convention 2017 • Venue: Hotel Kilmore th • Date: 14 December 2017 • Time: 7pm Welcome: The Chairman Gerry Brady opened the meeting and welcomed all delegates to the 2017 County Convention. Andrius McGovern, Chairperson of Killygarry GAA and as host club officially opened the convention by addressing the crowd and welcoming all delegates.

Minutes from Convention 2016 Proposed by Brendan Sweeney agus Gavin Hartin Standing Orders: Proposed by Aidan Dwyer agus Andrius McGovern

Treasurers Report: Martin Cahill gave a detailed report on the audited accounts presented in the Convention Booklet. He answered all questions from the floor and outlined the following:

• Thanks to Brendan Young and Breege Smith for their assistance with the Annual Accounts • Thanks to Eileen Clarke in the Kingspan Breffni Office for her help all year. • Thanks to Tom Moore for his tireless work and support all year round. • A special word of thanks to Matt Kiernan (Youth Board) for his exceptional work also. • Thanks to all those who work on gates in Kingspan Breffni and all around the county during the year • Martin also thanked his fellow county board officers for their help and support during the year. • Thanked his family for their continued support also. • Gerry Brady concluded by thanking Martin and commending him for his outstanding work Proposed by Brendan Sweeney agus Donal McGovern Aogán Ó Fearghaíl: Uachtarán Aogán Ó Fearghaíl was in attendance. Gerry spoke about Aogán and invited him to address convention. Secretary’s Report: Liam MCCabe’s Full Report was presented in the Convention Booklet. Gerry Brady complimented Liam on his Annual Report. Proposed by Paul Reilly agus Terence Lynch

Other Reports:

• Youth Board – Orla O Reilly • Post Primary Schools – James Sherry • CCC – Gerry McKiernan • Hearings Committee – Kevin Reilly • Cultural Officer Report – Eugene Kiernan • Coaching and Games – Jody Clarke, Coaching Officer • Children’s Officer Report – Anne Fortune • PR and Communications – Mark O Rourke • Ladies Board – Mary Daly • – Michelle Smith • Development Officer’s Report – Michael Reynolds • Health and Wellbeing Report – Gerry Soden • Kingspan Breffni and Central Council– Kieran Callaghan • Insurance Officer’s Report – Hugh O Reilly Gerry Brady thanked all of the above. Proposed in block by Brendan Sweeney agus Peadar

Gerry Brady addressed Convention:

A Chairde Gael,

I am delighted to see that we have an excellent attendance from all the clubs of the county for our annual convention. I thank you all for your attendance and your valued participation. I express my sincere gratitude to you all for your dedication and commitment in promoting our games in your communities.

Aogán Ó Fearghail I extend a very special welcome to Uachtarán Cumann Lúthchleas Gael Aogán Ó Fearghail and I thank him for taking the time out of his extremely busy schedule to be present with us tonight. As you approach the final months of an excellent presidency you can look back with satisfaction and pride on your many achievements. You have overseen the affairs of our association with fairness, openness and transparency. The restructuring of the All Football and Hurling championship will bring freshness to both competitions and also increase the number of weekends available for our club competitions. Your willingness to visit clubs throughout the country and give recognition to the contribution that our GAA volunteers are making in local communities is proof of your love of the GAA at grass roots level. You have also been an excellent ambassador for our association abroad and you have instilled new energy and enthusiasm into our exiles that will guarantee the further growth of our ever-expanding association worldwide. I wish you well for the remainder of your presidency and all the of Cavan are all extremely proud of your achievements.

County Teams Our Minor team had a very strong year and after being defeated in the Ulster Final by they had an excellent victory in the All Ireland Quarter final against resulting in the first appearance of a Cavan Minor team in an All-Ireland semi-final since 1974. They put up a gallant performance but were defeated by a very strong Kerry team.

Under 17 The Under 17 team also reached the Ulster Final but fell to a very strong Tyrone team. I am confident that a number of the players on both panels will go on to wear the county jersey with distinction at U 20 and senior level in the future. Congratulations to Oisin Pierson on his Minor All Star award. I thank John Brady and his management team for all their work during 2017 and I wish them good luck in 2018.

Under 21 The Under 21 team had a disappointing campaign and they were defeated in the first round of the Ulster championship by Donegal. Niall Lynch decided to step down from his position as manager and I thank Niall and his management team for their contribution to Cavan GAA during their management term. I wish our incoming U 20 manager Kevin Downs and his backroom team every success in 2018.

Senior Team Our Senior team had a mixed year, playing in division one of the Allianz National League was always going to be challenging, there were a number of very good performances and even though they were relegated we had high hopes of a good run in the Ulster championship. Unfortunately, once again we fell at the first hurdle to Monaghan and it was the back-door route once again for Cavan. After defeating Offaly, we faced Tipperary in Kingspan Breffni and produced an excellent first half display only to fall away in the second half and suffer a very hard to accept defeat. Competition in division two will be intense next year but I feel the players have the talent to make a swift return to division one. Our championship performance in recent years has been disappointing and I feel it is vital that the current panel of players fulfil their potential and deliver an Ulster title in the near future. I wish Mattie McGleenan and his backroom team good luck in 2018. Unfortunately, due to a road accident we had the sad and untimely passing of Dominic Early. Dominic was a member of our senior management team and his passion and commitment to his role was infectious. He left a lasting impression on everybody who had the pleasure of meeting him. I extend our sympathy to his family on their sad loss. Ar dheis go raibh a anam.

Hurling Our Senior hurling team competed in the Lory Meagher cup and acquitted themselves very well. I thank Sean Farrell, Eamon Dalton, Peadar Neary and Seamus Hughes for their work on the hurling steering committee and their support in getting a senior hurling team re- established. We are entering into the National hurling league in 2018 and training has commenced with a very good response from players. I welcome our new hurling manager Michael Carr and I wish him and his backroom team good luck in 2018. I thank Dinny Cahill and his backroom team for their contribution during 2017. I have great concern regarding the number of underage teams competing at club level. I ask the hurling steering committee to develop an action plan to increase the number of underage teams in the county. My concern is that unless we get these numbers increased, we will once again be debating the viability of fielding an intercounty senior team in the years ahead due to a lack of quality senior players. I congratulate Darren Sheridan and Matthew Hynes on winning Lory Meagher All Star awards. Coaching and Games It has been another very busy year for our Coaching Officer Jody Clark, GDM Dermot McCabe and our full-time coaches. Jody and Dermot have carried out a detailed review of our coaching structures and after outlining a comprehensive proposal for the future direction of coaching it was agreed by our management committee that we needed to increase the number of coaches at our disposal. Following on from Sean Doherty’s resignation in late 2016 and Finbar Reilly recently taking up new work opportunities elsewhere it was agreed that we hire four new coached to commence work in January 2018 giving us a net increase of two coaches. I thank Finbar for his contribution to coaching in Cavan and I wish him well in his new career. In order to ensure future success for our county teams we need to have the highest standards of coaching availably to the youth of our county. By delivering quality coaching to increased numbers in our development squads we will guarantee a higher standard of player progressing up the ranks in future. I thank our outgoing coaching officer Jody Clarke for his outstanding commitment and contribution to coaching and games during the past five years. Jody you are recognised as one of the most active, progressive and dedicated coaching officers in Ulster. I thank you for your support for me personally and your contribution to our management committee over the past five years and I know that you will continue to contribute greatly to our association in the years ahead.

Centre of Excellence As you already know Cavan County Board secured the purchase of 18 acres of land to the rear of Kingspan Breffni and plan to complete our centre of excellence with the provision of two new pitches. This development is essential as the demand for coaching and training facilities is ever increasing. I wish to express my sincere thanks to Uachtarán Cumann Luthchleas Gael and Croke Park for providing a grant to cover the purchase price of the land. The board will have to carry out extensive fundraising projects in the coming years to offset the development cost and I appeal to our gales both at home and abroad to support these initiatives. Our recent fundraising visit to the United States was very well received. I am delighted that Connie O’ Reilly is present at convention tonight and I thank him for his enthusiasm and ongoing efforts in promoting our fundraising in the U S. Connie and his committee have pledged substantial financial support over the next five years for our centre of excellence project. I thank vice chairman Paddy Sheanon, Terry Hyland and Martin McGovern for their work in promoting our U S fundraising drive.

Finance As outlined by our treasurer Martin Cahill our finances are in a healthy state at present, but we must continue to be prudent and ensure that they remain so. I thank Paddy Sheanon Club Bréifne Cavan for his work in increasing the membership and income in 2017, also Breen McInerney and Club Bréifne for their support. Thanks to Liam McCabe and the members of his committee for their work in making our Corporate Night such a great social and financial success. I wish to express my thanks to our main sponsor Kingspan and all our very loyal sponsors for their valued support and I encourage you all to support your club and our county sponsors whenever possible. Thanks tour treasurer Martin Cahill, assistant treasurer Tom Moore and their team for their excellent work during the year. Féile Co-hosting the national Féile has been one of the highlights of 2017 and I thank you the clubs of the county for embracing Féile and making it such a great success. I thank the host families who extended such a warm welcome to all the visiting children and I am sure there are many fond memories of the weekend shared by all involved. Thanks to Tom O’ Reilly and Dermott McCabe for your work in ensuring that Féile was organised so professionally. I congratulate all the Cavan clubs who were successful in winning Féile titles.

Clubs I am greatly concerned at the increase in the number of clubs that are having difficulty in filling key officer positions at their annual general meeting. I ask is this due to a decline in the spirit of volunteering or as a result of placing too many demands on our club volunteers? Have we taken the focus of the main role of club officers namely promotion of our games among the youth in our communities? Are outside bodies taking advantage of the GAA and using our volunteers as an easy option to promote their message thus increasing the workload on the club officer? I feel that we need to take time out both at county and national level to debate this increasing problem. Committees Our Youth Board had a very busy year and I congratulate Orla O’ Reilly and her committee for ensuring that our young players were given plenty of game time during 2017. Thanks to our children’s officer Ann Fortune and the Youth Board members for organising our very successful half time draw. I thank our CCC committee under the chairmanship of Gerry McKiernan and Secretary Angela Hamilton for ensuring that all our competitions were run in a timely and professional manner. I wish to thank all the clubs for cooperating with our CCC. Thankfully the hearings committee did not have a very busy year and we did not have any major disciplinary problems. I thank Tommy McGivney and his committee members for their support. Thanks to our PRO Mark O’Rourke and his PR, IT and Communication committee members for all their work in keeping our gales both at home and abroad up to date with fixtures, results and activities during the year.

Referees I thank all our referees and the referee administration committee for the vital role you play in the provision of our fixtures. I encourage more young men and ladies to come forward and take up referring. I appeal to players, management and supporters to respect all our match officials as they carry out their duties.

Media To the Anglo Celt, Northern Sound and we are Cavan I say thank you for your coverage and promotion of our games.

Staff, Officers & Committees I acknowledge the support and contribution of Liam McCabe and all our staff in Kingspan Breffni. To my fellow officers and all committee members I say thank you for your support and contribution to Cavan GAA during 2017. In conclusion I thank you the clubs for your support throughout the year and I wish all present and your families a Happy Christmas and a successful 2018.

Election of Officers: Ratification of 2018 Committee:

• Phil Smith (President): Proposed by Joe English agus Barry Martin • Tom Boylan (Vice President): Proposed by Peter Brady agus Terence Lynch • Gerry Brady (Chairman): Proposed by Ronan Bannon agus Micheal Donoghue • Paddy Sheanon (Vice Chairman): Proposed by Terence Lynch agus Andrius McGovern • Angela Hamilton (Asst. Secretary): Proposed by Terence Lynch agus Brendan Sweeney • Martin Cahill (Treasurer): Proposed by Geraldine Lynch agus Gerard O Reilly • Tom Moore (Asst. Treasurer): Proposed by Eddie Sheridan agus James Conaty • Mark O Rourke (P.R.O): Proposed by Louis Lyons agus Gavin Hartin • Tom O Reilly (Ulster Council): Proposed by Eddie Sheridan agus Barry Martin • Declan Woods (Ulster Council): Proposed by Micheal Donoghue agus Mark Lawlor • Kieran Callaghan (Central Council): Proposed by Aidan Dwyer agus Geraldine Lynch • Martin McGovern (Coaching Officer): Proposed by Tony Ryan agus Killian Monaghan • Michael Reynolds (Development Officer): Proposed by Joe English agus Tony McCann • Eugene Kiernan (Cultural Officer): Proposed by Brendan Sweeney agus Robbie Harrison

AOB:

• Jody Clarke, as outgoing Coaching Officer, addressed Convention. • Liam read a letter from Barney Cully re Church Gate Collection for Motor Neuron Disease on 20th and 21st January 2018. • The First County Committee Meeting of 2018 would take place on Monday, 15th January. • A presentation was made to Jody Clarke, who completed 5 Years as Coaching Officer.

Gerry concluded Convention, wishing everyone a safe home and a very Happy Christmas

Orduithe Seasaimh

STANDING ORDERS

In order that all proceedings of the Convention be carried out without delay, the following standing orders will be observed

1. The proposer of a resolution of an amendment thereto may speak for five minutes, but not more than five minutes.

2. A delegate speaking to a resolution of an amendment thereto must not exceed three minutes.

3. The proposer of a resolution or an amendment may speak a second time for three minutes before a vote is taken, but no other delegate can speak for a second time to the same resolution or amendment.

4. The chairman may at any time consider a matter has been sufficiently discussed call on the proposer for a reply and when that has been given, a vote must be taken.

5. A delegate may, with the consent of the chairman, move “That the question now be put” after which, when the proposer has spoken, a vote must be taken.

6. Standing orders shall not be suspended for the purpose of considering any matter not on the agenda, except by the consent of the majority equal to two- thirds of those present and entitled to vote.

Secretary's Report 2018

County Board Officers 2018

Front Row (left to right): Orla O Reilly (Youth Board), Phil Smith (President), Tom Moore (Assistant Treasurer), Martin Cahill (Treasurer), Gerry Brady (Chairman), Liam McCabe (Secretary), Angela Hamilton (Assistant Secretary), Anne Fortune (Childrens Officer).

Back Row (left to right): Mark O Rourke (P.R.O.), Jody Clarke, Kieran Callaghan (Central Council Rep.), Eugene Kiernan (Cultural Officer), Michael Reynolds (Development Officer), Martin McGovern (Coaching Officer), Declan Woods (Ulster Council Rep), Tom O’Reilly (Ulster Council Rep), Paddy Sheanon (Vice Chairman).

Reflections of the last year brought us an immediate return to Division 1 for our Senior Footballers, the first participation of our Senior Hurling team in the Allianz Hurling league in six years, the complete resurfacing of Kingspan Breffni after a twenty one year period since it was done before, our local championships were played in club grounds which proved a huge success, our Senior final drew the biggest attendance at a Football Final in Ireland this year, the standing down of the Senior Team management and the appointment of Mickey Graham as the new team manager with Dermot Mc Cabe and Martin Corey making up the back room team. We wish them well in 2019. We wish Oisin Kiernan a member of the and Cavan Senior football teams all the best in your recovery from illness. We hope to see you in the maroon and white and the blue and white in 2019.

Bank of Ireland Mc Kenna Cup

Rd 1 Cavan 0-15 St Mary’s 0-12 Kingspan Breffni 3G 3rd January 2018 Front Row (left to right): Niall Clerkin (), Enda (Castlerahan), (Lacken), Damien McIntyre (Shercock), Adrian Cole (Ramor Utd.), Ciaran Brady (Arva), Padraig Faulkner (), Jack Wharton (Cornafean), Jason McLoughlin (Shannon Gaels), Conor Madden (Gowna), Conor Moynagh (Drumgoon).

Back Row (left to right): Darragh Kennedy (Killygarry), Padraig Moore (), Conor Bradley (Ramor Utd.), Cormac Daly (Castlerahan), David Phillips (Gowna), David Brady (Ballyhaise), Niall Mc Kiernan (Lacken), Sean McCormack (Ballyhaise), Raymond Galligan (Lacken), Oisin Kiernan(Castlerahan), Bryan Magee (Cuchulainns), Dan Wharton (Cornafean), Ciaran Flynn (Cavan Gaels).

Late points from Niall McKiernan (two) and Darragh Kennedy saw Cavan come from behind to claim a hard- earned win over holders St Mary’s on the 3G pitch at Kingspan Breffni in tonight's McKenna Cup opener.The Blues trailed by 0-8 to 0-5 at the end of the first half in which the visitors, with the wind, played into the stadium end, were the better side.However, Cavan upped it after the break, with Padraig Faulkner moving to midfield and subs Kennedy and Thomas Galligan impressing. While some of his shooting was a little wayward, towering Lacken man McKiernan delivered a sparkling performance, landing 0-5 from play over the 70 minutes and coming up with vital scores when they were most needed.Cavan lost debutant David Brady to a facial injury after just 10 seconds and although McKiernan opened the scoring, St Mary’s kicked three in a row through the excellent Liam Rafferty, Oisin O’Neill and Darragh Kavanagh. McKiernan, with a huge point after a long kick- out from clubmate Raymond Galligan, pulled one back but Cavan were soon 0-5 to 0-2 down.Despite a Conor Madden 45, one from play by Bryan Magee and a third for McKiernan, Cavan went in three in arrears. By the 48th minute, they were level at 0-10 apiece after scores from Conor Brady, Adrian Cole, Jason McLoughlin – who had a superb match – along with a Magee free and a super effort from Faulkner.The sides traded scores, Thomas Galligan with a well-struck left-footed effort and Madden (from 45 metres) on the mark but St Mary’s hung in there, despite a couple of wides, and were level at 0-12 apiece entering the home stretch after Oisin O’Neill pointed.But Cavan finished strongest, McKiernan kicking a beauty, Kennedy another and the big Lacken man punching over to make sure of the win with his fifth point.

Scorers for Cavan: Niall McKiernan 0-5, Bryan Magee 0-2 (1f), Conor Madden 0-2 (2 45s), Darragh Kennedy, Conor Brady, Adrian Cole, Padraig Faulkner, Jason McLoughlin, Thomas Galligan 0-1 each.

CAVAN: Raymond Galligan (Lacken), Jason McLoughlin (Shannon Gaels), Padraig Faulkner (Kingscourt)(Capt), David Phillips (Gowna), Oisin Kiernan (Castlerahan), Ciaran Brady (), Enda Flanagan (Castlerahan), Sean McCormack (Ballyhaise), David Brady (Ballyhaise), Niall Clerkin (Shercock), Conor Madden (Gowna), Niall McKiernan (Lacken), Jack Wharton (Cornafean), Adrian Cole (Ramor United), Bryan Magee (Cuchulainns).

Subs: Conor Brady (Gowna) for D Brady (1m), Thomas Galligan (Lacken) for McCormack (HT), Darragh Kennedy (Killygarry) for Wharton (HT), Conor Moynagh (Drumgoon) for Cole (34), Cormac Daly (Castlerahan) for Madden (37m).

ST. MARYS: Mark Reid, Kyle Mallon, Jack Hannigan, Micheal Rooney, Colm Byrne, Caolan McConville, Liam Rafferty, Liam , Oisin O’Neill, Stephen McConville, Conor Meyler, Jarlath Og Burns, Conor Convery, Darragh Kavanagh, Ruairi Wilson.

Subs: Aaron Boyle for Rafferty (21m), Ryan McSherry for Wilson (27m), Pearse Og McCrickard for Convery (31m), Joe Colton for Kavanagh (31m), Charlie Carr for McConville (34m), Aaron Duffy for Burns (46m).

Rd 2 Antrim 4-10 Cavan 2-14 Woodlands 7th January 2018

Antrim’s footballers secured their first victory of 2018 with a two-point win over Cavan in Section A of the McKenna Cup at Woodlands.t was Cavan who settled quicker on the 4G surface, however, and by the third minute held a 1-1 to 0-0 lead, Bryan Magee converting a free and then fisting the ball to the net moments later. The Saffrons then found their feet and had levelled matters by the 20-minute mark. Indeed they could have been ahead had goal chances from Conor Murray and Niall McKeever been converted. Murray saw his effort come back off the woodwork while former Aussie Rules player McKeever blasted to the side netting.The goal however arrived on 21 minutes when Paddy McBride bundled to the net after being set up by Conor Murray and three minutes later he returned the favour for Murray to raise a green flag for a 2-5 to 1-3 lead.Three points without reply from the Breffni men, 2 from Niall McKiernan and an Oisin Kiernan free, narrowed the gap to two before Conor Murray completed the first half scoring with Antrim 2-6 to 1-6 ahead. Cavan narrowed the gap to the minimum within eight minutes of the restart with Magee and sub Niall Clerkin raising white flags. Antrim then struck for their third goal, Ryan Murray joining his brother on the scoresheet and the two Lamh Dhearg men combined for Antrim’s fourth goal on 57 minutes, Ryan unselfishly setting up Conor to finish past Raymond Galligan for a 4-7 to 1-10 lead.Cavan replied within two minutes, McKiernan adding the game’s sixth goal and there was just a point between the sides with two minutes on the clock, as impressive sub Enda Flanagan slotted over for Cavan.Ryan Murray and Magee swapped frees before McBride lofted over an insurance score for Antrim deep in injury time.

Scorers for Cavan: Bryan Magee 1-5 (5f), Niall McKiernan 1-2, Oisin Kiernan 0-2 (1f), Conor Brady 0-2, Enda Flanagan 0-2, Niall Clerkin 0-1.

CAVAN: Raymond Galligan (Lacken), Jason McLoughlin (Shannon Gaels), Damien McIntyre (Shercock), David Phillips (Gowna), Darragh Kennedy (Killygarry), Ciaran Brady (Arvagh), Dan Wharton (Cornafean), Sean McCormack (Ballyhaise), David Brady (Ballyhaise), Conor Bradley (Ramor United), Jack Wharton (Cornafean), Oisin Kiernan (Castlerahan), Niall McKiernan (Lacken), Adrain Cole (Ramor United), Bryan Magee (Cuchulainns).

Subs: Padraig Faulkner (Kingscourt) for J McLoughlin (21), Conor Brady (Gowna) for D Wharton (25), Niall Clerkin (Shercock) for J Wharton (HT), Donal Monahan () for S McCormack (HT), Enda Flanagan (Castlerahan) for C Bradley (48), Jack Wharton (Cornafean) for A Cole (53).

ANTRIM: C Kerr; C Hamill, P , N Delargy; K O’Boyle, M Sweeney (0-2, 1f), P McAleer; S Burke, N McKeever; P McBride (1-4, 3f), C Murray (2-3), M Fitzpatrick; M McCarry, C Duffin, O Eastwood.

Subs: S Beatty for S Burke (33), S McVeigh for N McKeever (HT), R Murray (1-1) for C Duffin (HT), J Laverty for P McAleer (HT), C Lemon for C Hamill (44), P Brannigan for K O’Boyle (64).

Referee: J Corcoran ().

Rd 3 Cavan 0-7 Tyrone 2-22 Kingspan Breffni 10th January 2018

Tyrone cruised their way into the semi-finals of this year’s Dr. McKenna Cup at a foggy Kingspan Breffni. The visitors demolished the hosts despite spurning four gilt-edged goal chances en route to a 0-11 to 0-1 interval lead.Bryan Magee converted a free in the 40th minute to end a barren period for Cavan but normal service was soon restored with a brace from .Tyrone goalkeeper Morgan saved at point-blank range from centre- back Ciarán Brady when Cavan created their only goal chance of the night.The lights remained stuck on green for the O’Neill county with man of the match Harte at the centre of everything the visitors did well. Tyrone waited until the final eight minutes to put the icing on the cake with goals from Niall Sludden and Matthew . Scorers for Cavan: Bryan Magee 0-2 (1f), Ciaran Brady 0-1, Conor Brady 0-1, Oisin Kiernan 0-1, Niall McKiernan 0-1, Damien McIntyre 0-1.

Scorers for Tyrone: P Harte 0-7 (4f), N Sludden 1-2, M Donnelly 1-1, R O’Neill 0-6 (2f), L Brennan 0-5 (3f), R McHugh 0-1.

CAVAN: James Farrelly (Kingscourt), David Phillips (Gowna), Donal Monahan (Drumlane), Darragh Kennedy (Killygarry), Conor Brady (Gowna), Ciaran Brady (Arvagh), Oisin Kiernan (Castlerahan), Thomas Galligan (Lacken), Padraig Faulkner (Kingscourt), Jack Wharton (Cornafean), Enda Flanagan (Castlerahan), Niall Clerkin (Shercock), Conor Bradley (Ramor United), Niall McKiernan (Lacken), Bryan Magee,

Subs: David Brady (Ballyhaise) for C Bradley (33), Padraig Moore (Ballyhaise), for J Wharton (HT), Conor Moynagh (Drumgoon) for N Clerkin (41), Damien McIntyre (Shercock) for Conor Brady (43), Cormac Daly (Castlerahan) for E Flanagan (B.C 48), Paul Gilchreest (Lavey) for T Galligan (55).

TYRONE: N Morgan; B Burns, P Hampsey, HP McGeary; M McKernan, T McCann, R McNab; C McShane, P McNulty; M Donnelly, N Sludden, P Harte, L Brennan, F Burns, R O’Neill.

Subs: C McCarron for P Hampsey (45); C McLaughlin for R M Nab (46); C McCann for C McShane (47); R McHugh for P Harte (51); R Donnelly for P McNulty (58); M Cassidy for T McCann (67).

ALLIANZ FOOTBALL LEAGUE DIVISION 2

Oisin Kiernan in action v Clare

Rd 1 CLARE 1-12 CAVAN 2-9 , Ennis 27th January 2018 An injury time Bryan Magee free rescued a draw for Cavan in Ennis in the opening game of the 2018 Allianz Football League Division 2. Clare had led 1-10 to 1-4, nine minutes into the second half but they didn't score again for 26 minutes, when Eoin Cleary pointed to tie the game, 2-8 to 1-11.A minute later Cleary placed Keelan Sexton to put Clare a point up and it looked as if they would hold on. However, Magee pointed after Kieran Malone conceded a free, 45 yards from the Cavan goal.Clare led 1-7 to 1-2 at half-time, having conceded a 49 second Caoimhin O'Reilly goal, after Cavan sliced through in their first attack. The game had 15 full league débutantes, with 9 Cavan players and 6 Clare players starting their first league game. Cavan debutants included Donal Monahan, David Phillips, Darragh Kennedy, Oisin Kiernan, Jack Wharton, Enda Flanagan, David Brady, Caoimhin O'Reilly, Bryan Magee. Éire Óg's Eimihin Courtney goaled in the 12th minute, when full forward Sexton cleverly intercepted an attempted hand pass in the Cavan defence.Eoin Cleary put over three first half points, two from frees while Conor Finnucane pointed twice from play. Gearóid O'Brien and Sexton also pointed from play while Cavan's Bryan Magee and goalscorer O'Reilly completed their first half tally, with a pointed free apiece.Clare started the second half impressively with points from and O'Brien. However, Cian Mackey, who came on at half-time and played superbly, pointed twice to bring Cavan back into it.A Dara McVeety goal, after a Mackey shot had been blocked was a huge boost to Cavan who added points from Ciaran Brady, Thomas Galligan and Oisin Kiernan.Clare lost Gary Brennan to a black card, 13 minutes from time and the momentum shifted to the Breffni boys. Both teams had chances to win it late on but Cavan will be happier to pick up an away point, having trailed by half a dozen points, early in the second half.

Scorers for Cavan: Dara McVeety (1-1), Caoimhin O’Reilly (1-1, 1f), Cian Mackey (0-2), Bryan Magee (0-2f), Ciaran Brady, Oisin Kiernan, Thomas Galligan (0-1 each).

Scorers for Clare: Eoin Cleary (0-4, 2f), Eimhin Courtney (1-0), Gearóid O'Brien (0-2), Keelan Sexton (0-2), Conor Finucane (0-2), Cathal O'Connor (0-1), Gary Brennan (0-1f).

CAVAN: Raymond Galligan (Lacken), Donal Monahan (Drumlane), Padraig Faulkner (Kingscourt), David Phillips (Gowna), Darragh Kennedy (Killygarry), Ciaran Brady (Arvagh), Oisin Kiernan (Castlerahan), (Shercock), Jack Wharton (Cornafean), Enda Flanagan (Castlerahan), Dara McVeety (Crosserlough), David Brady (Ballyhaise), Caoimhin O'Reilly (), Bryan Magee (Cuchulainns), Conor Madden (Gowna).

Subs: Conor Moynagh (Drumgoon) for Wharton (23), Cian Mackey (Castlerahan) for Kennedy (HT), Niall McKiernan (Lacken) for Conor Madden (HT), Thomas Galligan (Lacken) for D Brady (41), Ryan Connolly for C O'Reilly (63), Conor Brady for N McKiernan (69).

CLARE: Killian Roche, Cian O'Dea, Cillian Brennan, Gordon Kelly, Pearse Lillis, Ciaran Russell, Jamie Malone, Gary Brennan, Cathal O'Connor, Alan Sweeney, Eoin Cleary, Gearóid O'Brien, Eimhin Courtney, Keelan Sexton, Conor Finucane.

Subs: Darragh Bohannon for Gary Brennan (BC- 57), Kieran Malone for Alan Sweeney (59), Seán O'Donoghue for Eimhin Courtney (65).

Referee: Anthony Nolan (Wicklow).

Rd 2 CAVAN 3-17 LOUTH 0-13 Kingspan Breffni 3rd February 2018

Cavan remain unbeaten in Division Two after they coasted to an impressive victory against Louth at a chilly Kingspan Breffni.Apart from the second quarter, Mattie McGleenan’s troops were completely dominant and in truth, were not flattered by the eventual 14-point winning margin, winning the second half by a dozen points in a much improved performance since their draw in Ennis seven days earlier.For the first 20 minutes, Cavan were excellent, moving the ball at pace and committing men forward at every opportunity.They were 0-2 to 0-0 up within two minutes through a Caoimhin O’Reilly free and a point from play by Oisin Kiernan after a superb run from speedster Niall Clerkin.Louth pulled one back from the experienced Andy McDonnell. Bryan Magee, in his second senior match, slotted over a free and another newcomer, Enda Flanagan, added one from play. Louth hit back through a smart Declan Byrne effort but the Blues would string together four in succession as they moved through the gears.Martin Reilly, on the overlap after good work from Moynagh and O’Reilly, made it 0- 5 to 0-2 and the latter fired over one from play and a free to put five between them on 14 minutes.That lead was stretched further three minutes later when Reilly slotted over his second. Louth’s attacking play was riddled with errors at this stage but just when they looked bereft of ideas, something changed.Cavan seemed to sit back and invite the Wee County on and after Ryan Burns got the scoreboard ticking over again with a 23rd minute free, Pete McGrath’s charges grew in confidence.A well-struck 45 from Burns was followed by a great effort from Jim McEneaney before a Cavan shot dropped short and after a swift counter, Byrne stroked over his second to cut the gap to three.Magee blasted over from close range and Burns tacked on another free and although Kiernan slotted in a sweet strike, the last action of the first half saw McEneaney covert a tricky free as the sides went in with Cavan leading by 0-10 to 0-8.That gap was halved immediately on the resumption when Burns pointed a free but Cavan quickly asserted themselves once more and they went on to dominate the remainder of the match.O’Reilly (free) and sub Cian Mackey raised white flags before Mackey’s Castlerahan team-mates Enda Flanagan and Kiernan combined, with the latter adding another point.A free from Bryan Magee made it 0-14 to 0-9 nine minutes into the second half and Cavan effectively moved out of sight moments later when the big Cuchulainns man was in the right place after a goalmouth scramble to sidefoot to the net.Burns pulled back a free but Cavan were in no mood to let up at this stage and two eyecatching points from Mackey and a goal from centre-back Ciaran Brady made it 2-16 to 0-10.Again, Burns converted from a placed ball, but it was all elementary once Clerkin nipped in for Cavan’s third major with seven minutes to play.

Scorers for Cavan: Bryan Magee 1-3 (2fs), Caoimhin O’Reilly 0-4 (2fs), Cian Mackey 0-4 (1f), Oisin Kiernan 0-3, Niall Clerkin 1-0, Ciaran Brady 1-0, Martin Reilly 0-2, Enda Flanagan 0-1.

Scorers for Louth: Ryan Burns 0-7 (6fs, 1 45), Declan Byrne 0-2, Jim McEneaney 0-2, Andy McDonnell 0-1, Gerard McSorley 0-1.

CAVAN: James Farrelly (Kingscourt), Niall Murray (Cavan Gaels), Padraig Faulkner (Kingscourt), David Phillips (Gowna), Martin Reilly (Killygarry), Ciaran Brady (Arvagh), Enda Flanagan (Castlerahan), Killian Clarke (Shercock), Bryan Magee (Cuchulainns), Dara McVeety (Crosserlough), Conor Moynagh (Drumgoon), Oisin Kiernan (Castlerahan), Caoimhin O'Reilly (Butlersbridge), Adrian Cole (Ramor United), Niall Clerkin (Shercock).

Subs: Cian Mackey (Castlerahan) for Philips (31 mins), David Brady (Ballyhaise) for Cole (HT), Conor Bradley (Ramor United) for Flanagan (51), Gearoid McKiernan () for O’Reilly (59), Stephen Murray (Cavan Gaels) for McVeety (BC, 60), Sean McCormack (Ballyhaise) for Magee (63).

LOUTH: Craig Lynch, John Bingham, Emmet Carolan, James Craven, James Stewart, Bevan Duffy, Anthony Williams, Tommy Durnin, Declan Byrne, Derek Maguire, Andy McDonnell, Jim McEnaney, Ryan Burns, Conor Grimes, William Woods.

Subs: Geard McSorley for Byrne (50 mins), Tadhg McEneaney for Woods (50), Darren Marks for Craven (55), Ciaran Downey for J McEneaney (57), Conor Earley for Stewart (62).

REFEREE: Jerome Henry (Mayo).

Caoimhin O’Reilly about to pass v Louth

Rd 3 CAVAN 2-14 MEATH 1-12 Kingspan Breffni 18th February 2018

Cavan went to top of the table after this highly-impressive derby win over Meath. Cavan dominated for long spells to extend their unbeaten run to three games, with Dara McVeety, Caoimhin O’Reilly and Niall Clerkin excellent up front and half-time subs Gearoid McKiernan and Cian Mackey re- energising the side for the second half.O’Reilly, who is not yet 22 but developing into a go-to man for the Breffni boys, opened the scoring with a trademark left-footed effort.Speedster Eamon Wallace responded with an excellent point for Meath, running a gauntlet through the massed Breffni defence, but the home side would kick six points in succession in the following 19 minutes.From a tight angle, O’Reilly curled in his second before Bryan Magee kicked a 47-metre free and after good work from Conor Moynagh, Niall Clerkin curled in Cavan’s fourth.The Shercock clubman quickly added another, Adrian Cole made it six and when the big full- forward laid off for the lively Dara McVeety to slot over, Mattie McGleenan’s men were cruising.The Royals, bunched up between the 45 and 20-metre lines, seemed devoid of ideas in attack. They picked off a rare point through Graham Reilly but any hope of a revival was dashed when Conor Moynagh reacted smartly when the ball broke off the upright and tucked away a neat finish to the bottom corner of Andrew Colgan’s net.When Clerkin – who went off injured at half-time – knocked over his third, Cavan were nine ahead and although Meath rounded off the first half with points from Wallace and Padraig McKeever (free), they still went in for their tea in arrears, 1-8 to 0-4.On the resumption, there was certainly more bite about Andy McEntee’s men. They opened the scoring with a fine Cillian O’Sullivan effort, but Cavan cancelled this out through Magee (free) and sub McKiernan.Veteran Reilly landed his second but when McKiernan caught a kick-out and the ball was worked to defender Ciaran Brady, who tucked low to the net, it was a 10-point game.From Meath’s next attack, they earned a penalty when O’Sullivan was hauled down and Donal Lenihan tucked away well from the spot.The Royals pressed hard, but Cavan always had them at arm’s length. The teams traded scores through Bryan Menton, O’Sullivan and sub Daniel O’Neill (for Meath) and Oisin Kiernan (free), Ray Galligan (45) and McKiernan as the exchanges became feisty at times and spilled over to the crowd.Killian Clarke and McKeever exchanged points, as did Menton and McKiernan, but Cavan had done enough and won pulling up by five to maintain their unbeaten record. Scorers for Cavan: Niall Clerkin 0-3, Conor Moynagh 1-0, Ciaran Brady 1-0, Caoimhin O’Reilly 0-2, Bryan Magee 0-2 (2fs), Gearoid McKiernan 0-2, Killian Clarke 0-1, Adrian Cole 0-1, Raymond Galligan 0-1 (45). Scorers for Meath: Padraig McKeever 0-3 (2fs), Donal Lenihan 1-0 (pen), Graham Reilly 0-2, Eamon Wallace 0-2, Cillian O’Sullivan 0-2, Bryan Menton 0-2, Daniel O’Neill 0-1.

CAVAN: Raymond Galligan (Lacken), Niall Murray (Cavan Gaels), Padraig Faulkner (Kingscourt), David Philips (Gowna), Martin Reilly (Killygarry), Ciaran Brady (Arvagh), Enda Flanagan (Castlerahan), Killian Clarke (Shercock), Bryan Magee (Cuchulainns), Dara McVeety (Crosserlough), Conor Moynagh (Drumgoon), Oisin Kiernan (Castlerahan), Caoimhin O’Reilly (Butlersbridge), Adrian Cole (Ramor United), Niall Clerkin (Shercock).

Subs: Cian Mackey (Castlerahan) for Clerkin (HT), Gearoid McKiernan (Swanlinbar) for Cole (HT), Jason McLoughlin (Shannon Gaels) for Philips (51), Stephen Murray (Cavan Gaels) for Flanagan (54), Thomas Galligan (Lacken) for O’Reilly (63), Ryan Connolly (Drumlane) for Magee (69).

MEATH: Andrew Colgan, Seamus Lavin, Conor McGill, Donal Keogan, Brían Conlon, Brian Power, Shane McEntee, Bryan Menton, Adam Flanagan, James McEntee, Padraig McKeever, Graham Reilly , Eamon Wallace, Cillian O’Sullivan, Bryan McMahon.

Subs: Donal Lenihan for McMahon (h-t), Harry Rooney for Flanagan (42 mins), Sean Tobin for J McEntee (54), Daniel O’Neill for Conlon (54), Caolach Halligan for Rooney (BC, 56), Thomas O’Reilly for Reilly (62).

REFEREE: Ciaran Branagan (Down).

Rd 4 CAVAN 0-14 0-11 Páirc Uí Chaoimh 25th February 2018

Cavan hold a healthy lead at the top of Division 2 after a commanding performance helped them see off Cork in Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Sunday afternoon.Already the only undefeated side in the second tier, Cavan had 11 scorers as they only trailed on two occasions.Cork had the opening score, a Colm O’Neill 45 in the third minute, but it didn’t prove to be an accurate indicator of the opening stages or the first half as a whole.Cavan replied with scores from Oisín Kiernan, Ciarán Brady and Caoimhín O’Reilly. The home side found a bit of a groove, with Seán White scoring two points to bring them level, the latter a good example of directly play as Mark Collins and Colm O’Neill linked well. In Dara McVeety, Cavan a had a good exponent of driving runs and it was he who was fouled for a free in the 18th minute, converted by Bryan Magee to put them back in front.The game was tied at 0-4 each on 20 minutes as Jamie O’Sullivan and linked to set up Mark Collins, and then Collins provided the assist for centre-back to put them ahead, but they wouldn’t score again for the remainder of the half. In contrast, Cavan reeled off five points, the run started by McVeety’s good individual score before Conor Moynagh restored the lead.Killian Clarke made it 0-7 to 0-5 as they got on top at midfield and O’Reilly added a pair of points before the break to provide Mattie McGleenan’s side with a four- point interval lead.Four minutes into the second half, the Breffni County had a great chance to expand that advantage to seven points as McVeety’s pass afforded Conor Moynagh a view of goal but he dragged a low shot wide of ’s left-hand post. Nevertheless, Adrian Cole was on hand to make it 0-10 to 0-5 and though Cork had made four half-time substitutions, they couldn’t effect a change in the pattern of the game. One of those replacements, John O’Rourke, did score two points while a later sub, Stephen Sherlock, made his presence felt on the scoreboard too, but Cavan always had enough wherewithal to keep their hosts at arm’s length.While Tomás Clancy did bring Cork back to within three points, a Cavan goal looked likelier, with Thomas Galligan and Martin Reilly both denied by late goal-line clearances.

Scorers for Cavan: Caoimhín O’Reilly 0-3 (2f), Adrian Cole 0-2, Conor Moynagh, Bryan Magee (f), Killian Clarke, Dara McVeety, Gearóid McKiernan, Cian Mackey (f), Enda Flanagan, Ciarán Brady, Oisín Kiernan 0-1 each. Scorers for Cork: Seán White, Mark Collins, John O’Rourke, Stephen Sherlock 0-2 each, Colm O’Neill (45), Tomás Clancy, Brian O’Driscoll 0-1 each.

CAVAN: James Farrelly (Kingscourt); David Phillips (Gowna), Padraig Faulkner (Kingscourt), Jason McLoughlin (Shannon Gaels); Martin Reilly (Killygarry), Ciarán Brady (Arvagh), Enda Flanagan (Castlerahan); Bryan Magee (Cúchulainn), Killian Clarke (Shercock); Niall Clerkin (Shercock), Conor Moynagh (Drumgoon), Oisín Kiernan (Castlerahan); Dara McVeety (Crosserlough), Adrian Cole (Ramor United), Caoimhín O’Reilly (Butlersbridge).

Subs: Gearóid McKiernan (Swanlibar) for Clerkin (half-time), Stephen Murray (Cavan Gaels) for Moynagh (46), Cian Mackey (Casterahan) for O’Reilly (49), Thomas Galligan (Lacken) for Magee (60), David Brady (Ballyhaise) for Cole (62), Conor Brady (Gowna) for Ciarán Brady (70, black card).

CORK: Anthony Casey (Kiskeam); Sam Ryan (St Finbarr’s), Jamie O’Sullivan (Bishopstown), Micheál McSweeney (Newcestown); Kevin Crowley (Millstreet), Brian O’Driscoll (Tadhg Mac Cárthaigh), Tomás Clancy (Fermoy); (St Finbarr’s), Killian O’Hanlon (Kilshannig); Kevin Flahive (Douglas), Seán White (Clonakilty), Ruairí Deane (Bantry Blues); Michael Hurley (), Colm O’Neill (Ballyclough), Mark Collins (Castlehaven).

Subs: Kevin O’Driscoll (Tadhg Mac Cárthaigh) for Ryan, Cian Kiely (Ballincollig) for Crowley, Matthew Taylor (Mallow) for Brian O’Driscoll, John O’Rourke (Carbery Rangers) for Hurley (all half-time), Cian Dorgan (Ballincollig) for O’Hanlon (55), Stephen Sherlock for O’Neill (60).

Referee: David Coldrick (Meath).

Gearoid McKiernan surrounded in Pairc Uí Caoimh.

Rd 5 CAVAN 0-17 DOWN 0-14 Kingspan Breffni 10th March 2018

Cavan are a step closer returning to Division 1 after seeing off Down at Kingspan Breffni. The visitors will feel they did enough to come away with something, but some wayward shooting cost them and Cavan finished stronger with a succession of quality scores in the dying minutes. Key to their success was the form of Gearoid McKiernan, who was excellent throughout.At half-time, the Mourne men led by the odd point in 13 after a helter skelter 35 minutes.Down, coming off the back of a disappointing home loss to Clare, were the better side in that opening half when, backed by the wind, they soaked up a lot of Cavan pressure and broke out of defence at pace, with pacey ball-carrier Ryan Johnston and target man Connaire Harrison prominent. For Cavan, McKiernan, making his first start of the campaign, was the Breffni side’s go-to man. He kicked the opening point after four minutes and youngster Caoimhin O’Reilly booted over a second but the next four fell to Down.Donal O’Hare landed the first and the lively Harrison levelled matters before Anthony Doherty came up from the half-back line – where he was marking Dara McVeety – to boom over a 50-metre free from the ground. And when Harrison sent over an exquisite score after a nice dummy, the visitors were two up and humming. Cavan, to their credit, hauled themselves back into the contest and after sub Cian Mackey and O’Hare (with a wonderful free from the sideline) traded points, O’Reilly (free) and McKiernan tied the game again on the half- hour mark.Bryan Magee, with a long-range free, nudged Cavan in front again but Down had the final say in the first half with Ryan Johnston blazing through for his first and O’Hara adding another free from the hands. Tempers flared at the break, with referee Padraig O’Sullivan speaking to mentors; Down manager Eamonn Burns did not re-appear on the sideline for the second half.The attritional nature of proceedings continued on the restart. With the wind at their backs, Cavan began brightly, sub Adrian Cole teeing Conor Moynagh up for a well-taken score.A long-range Doherty free was cancelled out by a superb point from veteran Mackey, now in his 14th season with the Blues, and when McKiernan drove over a huge score from outside the 45, Cavan sensed they could kick on.Down, though, had other ideas and hung in there stubbornly. Shay Millar clipped in to level the teams yet again in the 48th minute, but Cavan finally put some daylight between them with three points in five minutes from O’Reilly (free), sub Conor Bradley and Oisin Kiernan.The home side were living dangerously, though. Raymond Galligan was called into action and saved smartly and Down looked to be in for a certain goal only for Milar, who had to be helped off afterwards, to be upended.O’Hare and Man of the Match McKiernan – with a massive score from the wing – both raised white flags but Down wouldn’t go away and they were soon on level terms again with points from Caolan Mooney, Kevin McKernan and Ruairi Wells.Entering the tension-filled last five minutes, there was nothing between them but Cavan would out-score their opponents by 0-4 to 0-1 when it mattered most.Sub Sean Johnston conjured a beauty, Dara McVeety did likewise and goalkeeper Raymond Galligan converted a 45 deep in injury time.Harrison hit back with a free but Cavan had one final break out of defence and newcomer Conor Bradley made it count, fisting over the insurance point to seal a hard-earned win for Mattie McGleenan’s men.

Scorers for Cavan: Gearoid McKiernan 0-4, Caoimhin O’Reilly 0-3 (2fs), Cian Mackey 0-2, Conor Bradley 0-2, Raymond Galligan 0-1 (45), Bryan Magee 0-1 (f), Dara McVeety 0-1, Conor Moynagh 0-1, Oisin Kiernan 0-1, Sean Johnston 0-1.

Scorers for Down: Donal O’Hare 0-4 (3fs), Connaire Harrison 0-3 (1f), Anthony Doherty 0-2 (2fs), Shay Millar 0-1, Ryan Johnston 0-1, Caolan Mooney 0-1, Ruairi Wells 0-1, Kevin McKernan 0-1 .

CAVAN: Raymond Galligan (Lacken), Jason McLoughlin (Shannon Gaels), Padraig Faulkner (Kingscourt), Conor Brady (Gowna), Martin Reilly (Killygary), Ciaran Brady (Arvagh), Enda Flanagan (Castlerahan), Stephen Murray (Cavan Gaels), Bryan Magee (Cuchulainns), Dara McVeety (Crosserlough), Conor Moynagh (Drumgoon), Oisin Kiernan (Castlerahan), Niall Clerkin (Shercock), Gearoid McKiernan (Swanlinbar), Caoimhin O’Reilly (Butlersbridge).

Subs: Cian Mackey (Castlerahan) for Conor Brady (25 mins), Adrian Cole (Ramor United) for Clerkin (h/t), Conor Bradley (Ramor United) for Moynagh (45), Sean Johnston (Cavan Gaels) for Flanagan (65), Killian Clarke (Shercock) for Murray (68).

DOWN: Marc Reid, Colm Flanagan, Brendan McArdle, Anthony Doherty, Ruairi Wells, Niall McParland, Caolan Mooney, Peter Turley, Niall Donnelly, Conor Francis, Conor Maginn, Shay Millar, Connaire Harrison, Donal O’Hare, Ryan Johnston.

Subs: Kevin McKernan for Francis (45), David McKibbin for Millar (57), Conor Poland for Donnelly, Ronan Millar for O’Hare (68).

REFEREE: Padraig O’Sullivan (Kerry).

Rd 6 ROSCOMMON 0-15 CAVAN 0-13 , Roscommon 18th March 2018

Roscommon claimed victory in this top of the table clash in Division 2 of the Allianz Football League with Ciaran Murtagh the match-winner as they beat Cavan at Dr Hyde Park.Roscommon held a surprising 0-9 to 0-6 half-time lead after they took their time to get going, and Cavan took their scores early on.But Diarmuid Murtagh ensured Roscommon were level before his brother Ciaran Murtagh’s point meant it was a three-point deficit for Cavan.Cavan levelled things up after the interval before they pulled clear but, led by their St Faithleach’s corner forward, Roscommon stayed in the hunt for promotion.But Cavan were the dominant team in the opening quarter and they raced into an early 0-5 to 0-1 lead against a strong breeze. Mattie McGleenan chose to introduce Adrian Cole as a late replacement for Niall Clerkin, and he scored inside the opening minute to give the visitors the perfect start.Diarmuid Murtagh did cancel that out shortly afterwards, but points from Martin Reilly, Caoimhin O’Reilly, Cian Mackey and Ciaran Brady gave Cavan a four-point lead by the 12th minute.Despite having the elements in their favour, Roscommon were forced to drop deep in an attempt to cope with the relentless Cavan onslaught. But Ciaran Murtagh offered a reprieve when he scored from distance in the 13th minute.Fergal Lennon and Gearoid McKiernan found their range and Roscommon began to feel their way into the game, before they gained complete control up to half-time.It was a six-point blitz that gave them an unlikely lead at the interval. Donie Smith, Diarmuid Murtagh (two), Conor Devaney, Ciaran Lennon and Ciarain Murtagh were all on target.Roscommon were 0-9 to 0-6 in front at half-time but the teams were level eight minutes into the second-half where Ciaran Brady scored his second point.Two McKiernan points seemed to put Cavan in charge but Roscommon showed signs of improvement again, and were unlucky to miss out on a goal, when Raymond Galligan’s brilliance foiled Donie Smith in the 49th minute. Enda Smith cleared off the Roscommon line from Dara McVeety’s chance five minutes later.But despite Galligan’s '45, Roscommon were the better side in the closing quarter, and Ciaran Murtagh kicked three points to seal victory.

Scorers for Cavan: Caoimhin O’Reilly 0-3 (0-3f), Gearoid McKiernan 0-3, Ciaran Brady 0-2, Adrian Cole 0-1, Martin Reilly 0-1, Cian Mackey 0-1, Raymond Galligan 0-1 (0-1 45), Sean Johnston 0-1.

Scorers for Roscommon: Ciaran Murtagh 0-5 (0-3f), Diarmuid Murtagh 0-3 (0-1f), Donie Smith 0-2, Fergal Lennon 0-1, Conor Devaney 0-1, Ciaran Lennon 0-1, Enda Smith 0-1, 0-1.

CAVAN: Raymond Galligan (Lacken), Jason McLoughlin (Shannon Gaels), Padraig Faulkner (Kingscourt), Conor Bradley (Ramor United), Martin Reilly (Killygarry), Ciaran Brady (Arvagh), Enda Flanagan (Castlerahan), Killian Clarke (Shercock), Bryan Magee (Cuchulainns), Dara McVeety (Crosserlough), Conor Moynagh (Drumgoon), Oisin Kiernan (Castlerahan), Adrian Cole (Ramor United), Gearoid McKiernan (Swanlinbar), Caoimhin O'Reilly (Butlersbridge).

Subs: Cian Mackey (Castlerahan) for McKiernan (7) as temporary sub. Reversed two minutes later. Mackey for Moynagh (26), David Brady (Ballyhaise) for Cole (46), Sean Johnston (Cavan Gaels) for O’Reilly (59), Niall Clerkin (Shercock) for Bradley (65), Stephen Murray (Cavan Gaels) for Magee (72).

ROSCOMMON: James Featherston; David Murray, Peter Domican, Fergal Lennon; Ronan Daly, Brian Stack, Niall Daly; Tadhg O'Rourke, Cathal Compton; Ciarain Murtagh, Niall Kilroy, Conor Devaney; Donie Smith, Ciaran Lennon, Diarmuid Murtagh. Subs: Enda Smith for O’Rourke (44), Conor Daly for R Daly (44), Cathal Cregg for C Lennon (53), Ultan Harney for C Daly BC (63), Fintan Cregg for D Murtagh (65).

Referee: Cormac Reilly (Meath).

Rd 7 CAVAN 0-17 TIPPERARY 2-10 Kingspan Breffni 25th March 2018

Cavan have returned to the top flight of the Allianz League at the first time of asking after a thrilling finale to this promotion-decider before a 6,500 attendance at Kingspan Breffni.The Blues looked to be in major trouble when they trailed by four points entering the final quarter, but a stirring finish, highlighted by substitute Conor Madden’s sweetly-struck winner, sealed a famous win for Mattie McGleenan’s side.A 13th minute penalty from was just the leg-up Tipp hoped for as they lead by two points after a first half in which they were the better side for the most part.Tipperary opened the scoring through midfielder three minutes in. Cavan levelled through a Bryan Magee free and edged in front with another from the lively Caoimhin O’Reilly but then came the penalty – a high, hopeful ball aimed at was batted down and Jimmy Feehan latched on to the break and was fouled.Sweeney tucked it away and although Cavan pulled back another free from veteran Cian Mackey, the visitors were pressing the Cavan kick-out and hoovering up breaks when Blues goalkeeper Raymond Galligan went long.A neat score from Liam McGrath made it 1-3 to 0-3 on 18 minutes before defender Ciaran Brady hit back with an inspirational point from play for Cavan, who were by now enjoying more success on Evan Comerford’s restarts.A huge effort from McGrath restored the three-point gap, but Cavan had the final say of the first half when youngster O’Reilly, who made his senior debut against the same opposition last July, fisted over his team’s sixth of the afternoon.The Premier opened the second half scoring through Josh Keane, but Cavan landed two in a row from Magee (free) and a brilliant effort from McVeety, now sited close to goal.And then came a huge talking point as Tipperary’s Casey was dismissed on a straight red card after tangling with Ciaran Brady. With the numerical advantage, Cavan slowly pushed on and by the 48th minute, points from Conor Bradley and McVeety had them level.Tipp sub Liam Boland and Cavan goalkeeper Ray Galligan – with a 50-metre free – traded scores but the away side put some daylight between the teams when they conjured a sweeping move which McGrath finished by palming to the net.And when Sweeney added another, they were four up and had one foot in the top flight.However, with the industrious Martin Reilly to the fore, the Breffni men kept plugging away and they would win the final 20 minutes – including injury time – by five points to seal a memorable victory.Bradley, McKiernan (two frees) and Mackey all pointed as, at the other end, Tipperary spurned a couple of chances.With time almost up, Sweeney nailed a free to nudge his team in front by 2-10 to 0-15, but Cavan dug deep and a McKiernan free and a late, late long range winner from Madden sealed their return to Division One.

Scorers for Cavan: Gearoid McKiernan 0-3 (2fs), Caoimhin O’Reilly 0-3 (2fs), Dara McVeety 0-2, Conor Bradley 0-2, Bryan Magee 0-2 (2fs), Cian Mackey 0-2 (1f), Raymond Galligan 0-1 (f), Ciaran Brady 0-1, Conor Madden 0-1.

Scorers for Tipperary: Liam McGrath 1-4 (2fs), Conor Sweeney 1-1 (1-0 pen, 1f), Liam Casey 0-2, Steven O’Brien 0-1, Josh Keane 0-1, Liam Boland 0-1.

CAVAN: Raymond Galligan (Lacken), Jason McLoughlin (Shannon Gaels), Padraig Faulkner (Kingscourt), Enda Flanagan (Castlerahan), Martin Reilly (Killygarry), Ciaran Brady (Arvagh), Conor Moynagh (Drumgoon), Gearoid McKiernan (Swanlinbar), Killian Clarke (Shercock), Dara McVeety (Crosserlough), Bryan Magee (Cuchulainns), Oisin Kiernan (Castlerahan), Caoimhin O’Reilly (Butlersbridge), Cian Mackey (Castlerahan), Conor Bradley (Ramor United).

Subs: Adrian Cole (Ramor United) for O’Reilly (45 mins), Sean Johnston (Cavan Gaels) for Flanagan (55), Stephen Murray (Cavan Gaels) for Moynagh (56), Niall Clerkin (Shercock) for Bradley (67), Conor Madden (Gowna) for Magee (69).

TIPPERARY: Ciaran Kenrick, Alan Campbell, Emmet Moloney, , , Robbie Kiely, Jimmy Feehan, Steven O’Brien, Liam Casey, Josh Keane, Jack Kenedy, Brian Fox, Conor Sweeney, Michael Quinlivan, Liam McGrath.

Subs: for Maher (27 mins), Liam Boland for Fahey (46), Kevin O’Halloran for Kennedy (65). REFEREE: Fergal Kelly (Longford). A happy mother and son after promotion to Division 1 Final: CAVAN 4-12 ROSCOMMON 4-16 Croke Park 1st April 2018

This thriller at GAA headquarters captured Roscommon’s willingness to attack and while the concession of four goals is a worry, they still found a route to victory.It was a curious opening period in the sense that Roscommon leaked three goals, didn’t score a major, and still led by a point at the break.That was chiefly due to a splendid attack in which Conor Devaney, Donie Smith, and Diarmuid Murtagh excelled alongside Ciaran Lennon, who repeatedly showed for possession.Lennon’s emergence has been a real positive for Roscommon, who absorbed the concession of two early goals in the first nine minutes.Conor Bradley burst through to rattle the Roscommon net in the fourth minute while Martin Reilly added a second following a Conor Daly foul on Dara McVeety. Roscommon, though, then reeled off eight points without reply during a brilliant burst.Devaney craved involvement, while Smith and Diarmuid Murtagh were always available with Lennon another good outlet. Under pressure Cavan did respond with McVeety demonstrating admirable composure to finish a 26th minute goal.That edged Cavan 3-1 to 0-9 in front, but three Roscommon points on the spin from Smith (2) and Niall Kilroy was a defiant response as Kevin McStay’s charges converted 12 from 20 attempts.Padraig Faulkner nailed a score for Cavan, who trailed at the interval by 0-12 to 3-2.Cavan, though, were sharp after the restart clipping three of the next four points with McVeety remaining prominent, while Sean Johnston had entered the fray.Roscommon’s response was to grab a 44th minute goal as Kilroy supplied a fisting finish ensuring the Connacht champions led 1-13 to 3-5.Seconds later David Murray burst forward to create just enough space to blast a second Roscommon goal and suddenly they had a five point cushion to protect.Enda Smith announced his arrival into the game with a score, but Cavan came thundering back once more with a goal from Enda Flanagan either side of McVeety and Ciaran Brady points.Only the narrowest of margins divided Roscommon and Cavan once more, and Johnson restored parity with a splendid effort from an acute angle. Cavan were dealt a blow as McVeety was forced off after picking up what looked like a hamstring injury. Another Roscommon replacement Cathal Cregg made finished another to the Cavan net.Cregg reacted promptly to hit the insurance goal on 64 as Roscommon closed the deal.

Scorers for Cavan: Dara McVeety 1-3, Enda Flanagan, Conor Bradley, and Martin Reilly (pen) 1-0 each, Sean Johnston 0-4 (2fs), Padraig Faulkner, Ciaran Brady, Caoimhin O’Reilly (f), Gearoid McKiernan (f), and Raymond Galligan (45) 0-1 each.

Scorers for Roscommon: Cathal Cregg 2-1, Diarmuid Murtagh 0-4 (2fs), Conor Devaney and Donie Smith 0-3 each, Niall Kilroy 1-1, David Murray 1-0, Niall McInerney, Enda Smith, Ian Kilbride, and Ciarain Murtagh (f) 0-1 each.

CAVAN: Raymond Galligan (Lacken), Jason McLoughlin (Shannon Gaels), Padraig Faulkner (Kingscourt), Enda Flanagan (Castlerahan), Martin Reilly (Killygarry), Ciaran Brady (Arvagh), Oisin Kiernan (Castlerahan), Gearoid McKiernan (Swanlinbar), Killian Clarke (Shercock), Dara McVeety (Crosserlough), Bryan Magee (Cuchulainns), Cian Mackey (Castlerahan), Caoimhin O'Reilly (Butlersbridge), Adrian Cole (Ramor United), Conor Bradley (Ramor United).

Subs: Niall Murray (Cavan Gaels) for Magee (29), Sean Johnston (Cavan Gaels) for O’Reilly (HT), Niall Clerkin (Shercock) for McLoughlin (22), Conor Madden (Gowna) for Bradley (51), Stephen Murray (Cavan Gaels)for Flanagan (51), Conor Moynagh (Drumgoon) for McVeety (62).

ROSCOMMON: James Featherston; David Murray, Peter Domican, Fergal Lennon; Conor Daly, Ultan Harney, Brian Stack; Tadhg O'Rourke, Cathal Compton; Ciarain Murtagh, Niall Kilroy, Conor Devaney; Donie Smith, Ciaran Lennon, Diarmuid Murtagh. Subs: Niall McInerney for Conor Daly (HT) , Enda Smith for O’Rourke (47), Cathal Cregg for Ciaran Lennon (51), Tadhg O’Rourke for Compton (54, BC), Niall Daly for Stack (61), Ian Kilbride for Fergal Lennon (67).

REFEREE: Sean Hurson (Tyrone). CHAMPIONSHIP

Ulster SFC Preliminary Round DONEGAL 2-20 CAVAN 1-15 MacCumhaill Park, Ballybofey 13th May 2018

Donegal advanced to the quarter final of the Ulster SFC with victory over Cavan in Ballybofey this afternoon. The side managed by played in fits and starts, building up a head of steam on a couple of occasions - well, once in each half in particular - and appearing to motor away, only for Cavan to come back within touching distance.However, Donegal did manage to keep their guests at arm’s length and did enough to set up a last eight fixture against Derry at in two weeks’ time.Tallisman Patrick McBrearty didn’t score until the 59th minute but his clicking into gear and four late points got Donegal over the line. , who had come off the bench, had set up McBrearty for two of those scores and rammed home Donegal’s second goal in the last minute, driving low into Raymond Galligan’s bottom corner.Momentum shifted. Here and there. Over and back. Donegal, at one stage in the first half, outscored Cavan 1-9 to 1-0 to move from 0-3 to 0-1 behind to 1-10 to 1-3 in front.In that fruitful stage, Michael Langan and Ciaran Thompson in particular excelled, with both finishing the afternoon with three points from play apiece. also scored a fine point on the run and and Michael Murphy were also scorers.Cavan’s goal, on 16 minutes was tucked away neatly by Caoimhin O’Reilly, following great approach play from Killian Clarke who cut inside and opened up the whole Donegal defence single-handly.That made the score 1-3 to 0-4 for Cavan but Donegal dominated from then until the 30th minute. The hosts goal came from Ryan McHugh, who slapped a Murphy free past Galligan as it dropped short on 24 minutes.Galligan, though, did manage to keep McBrearty out in a one-on-one situation and Cavan’s hopes were boosted with the last three scores of the first half, with Gearoid McKiernan, twice, and Niall Murray scoring. Donegal were 1-10 to 1-6 ahead at the break.Cavan might’ve finished the half well and certainly manager Mattie McGleenan would’ve stressed the need for a continuation of the positive surge into the second half. However, Murphy pointed Donegal’s first free inside a minute of the restart and his side would add five more before Cavan would score again.Leo McLoone and Jamie Brennan joined the Donegal captain in that six-point drive that stretched the lead out to 1-16 to 1-6. A bit like before the break, though, Donegal left the back door ajar and from there, Cavan managed to pop over five-in-a- row of their own. Cian Mackey and Gearoid McKiernan , who would end up with seven in all, helped Cavan back to within four points, 1-16 to 1-11 down.That was when McBrearty took charge and his four points, as well as Mulligan’s goal drove Donegal home. Cavan did continue to work hard and add to the scoreboard but it was Donegals day.

Scorers for Cavan: Gearoid McKiernan 0-7 (2f), Caoimhin O'Reilly 1-3 (3f), Cian Mackey 0-2 (1f), Niall Murray 0-1, Bryan Magee 0-1, Adrian Cole 0-1.

Scorers for Donegal: Michael Murphy 0-6 (3f), Patrick McBrearty 0-4, Ryan McHugh 1-0, Cian Mulligan 1-0, Ciaran Thompson 0-3, Michael Langan 0-3, Jamie Brennan 0-2, Caolan Ward 0-1, Leo McLoone 0-1.

CAVAN: Raymond Galligan (Lacken), Jason McLoughlin (Shannon Gaels), Padraig Faulkner (Kingscourt), Niall Murray (Cavan Gaels), Killian Brady (Mullahoran), Ciaran Brady (Arvagh), Conor Moynagh (Drumgoon), Killian Clarke (Shercock), Bryan Magee (Cuchulainns), Cian Mackey (Castlerahan), Oisin Kiernan (Castlerahan), Enda Flanagan (Castlerahan), Caoimhin O’Reilly (Butlersbridge), Gearoid McKiernan (Swanlinbar), Conor Bradley (Ramor United).

Subs: Fergal Reilly (Castlerahan) for K Brady (22), Niall Clerkin (Shercock) for Murray (HT), Adrian Cole (Ramor United) for Magee (43), Martin Reilly (Killygarry) for O’Reilly (45), Dara McVeety (Crosserlough) for Flanagan (52), Ryan Connolly (Drumlane) for Bradley (70).

DONEGAL: ; Eoghan Ban Gallagher, Neil McGee, Caolan Ward; Stephen McMenamin, Paul Brennan, Ryan McHugh; Hugh McFadden, Leo McLoone; Ciaran Thompson, Michael Langan, Frank McGlynn; Patrick McBrearty, Michael Murphy, Jamie Brennan. Subs: Ciaran McGinley for Thompson (52), for McMenamin (58), Cian Mulligan for McHugh (59), Mark McHugh for McGlynn (65), Stephen McBrearty for J Brennan (68), Caolan McGonagle for Langan (60).

Referee: David Gough (Meath).

Captain Dara Mc Veety in action v Roscommon.

All Ireland SFC Rd 1 Qualifier Cavan 2-16 Wicklow 1-5 Aughrim 9th June 2018 A strong first half display set the barometer for a Cavan victory in this 1st round qualifier played in the sunshine of Aughrim on Saturday evening. Cavan led 2-8 to 0-1 at the interval but didn’t have it all their own way. The hosts however could turn possession into scores whereas the Breffni lads kept the scoreboard ticking. In essence Cavan were to strong and in reality we’re comfortable despite a spirited second half by the Wicklow lads. Cavan changed tacked after the Donegal game and played quite a defensively throughout.Gearoid McKiernan (2), Ciaran Brady, Oisin Kiernan and Caoimhin O’Reilly (f) all scored before Martin Reilly slotted home Cavan’s Opening goal from the penalty spot when Ciaran Brady was brought down. Sean Johnston tagged on a free before Rory Finn got Wicklow’s only score of the first half. Ciaran Brady kicked 1-1 either side of a Johnston free conclude the first have tally. Goalkeeper Mark Jackson opened the second half scoring with a long range free. Gearoid McKiernan would reply with two from play. Caoimhin O’Reilly and captain McVeety would open the gap with a point a piece by the midway point and the result was beyond doubt at this stage. In the final quarter, Wicklow would score 1-2 to Cavan’s 0-4 through Cian Mackey (2), Ciaran Brady and Gearoid McKiernan to seal victory and a place in the pot for round two of the qualifiers.

Scorers for Cavan: Ciaran Brady 1-3, Gearoid McKiernan 0-5, Martin Reilly 1-0 (Pen), Caoimhin O’Reilly 0-2 (2f), Sean Johnston 0-2 (1f), Cian Mackey 0-2 (1f), Dara McVeety 0-1, Oisin Kiernan 0-1.

Scorers for Wicklow: Mark Jackson 0-3 (3f), James Stafford 1-0, Rory Finn 0-1.

CAVAN: James Farrelly (Kingscourt), Killian Brady (Mullahoran), Padraig Faulkner (Kingscourt), Enda Flanagan (Castlerahan), Ciaran Brady (Arvagh), Conor Moynagh (Drumgoon), Martin Reilly (Killygarry), Sean McCormack (Ballyhaise), Killian Clarke (Shercock), Bryan Magee (Cuchulainns), Gearoid McKiernan (Swanlinbar), Oisin Kiernan (Castlerahan), Caoimhin O’Reilly (Butlersbridge), Dara McVeety (Crosserlough), Sean Johnston (Cavan Gaels).

Subs: Conor Bradley (Ramor United) for Magee (45), Cian Mackey (Castlerahan) for Johnston (51), Jack Wharton (Cornafean) for Moynagh (57), Niall Clerkin (Shercock) for C O’Reilly (59), Dónal Monahan (Drumlane) for Flanagan (62), Adrian Cole (Ramor United) for McVeety (68).

WICKLOW: Mark Jackson, Eoin Murtagh, Ross O’Brien, Paul Merrigan, John Crowe, Dean Healy, Saoirse Kearon, Rory Finn, James Stafford, Theo Smyth, Jamie Snell, Darren Hayden, Sean Furlong, John McGrath, Mark Kenny.

Subs: Kevin Murphy for Crowe (34), Dara Fitzgerald for McGrath (HT), Cathal Magee for Kearon (53), Dan Keane for Furlong (57).

All Ireland SFC Round 2 Qualifier CAVAN 1-14 DOWN 0-15 Brewster Park 23rd June 2018

Cavan marched on to the next round of the qualifiers after a hard fought win over Ulster rivals Down in this exciting clash at a sunny Brewster Park.The big talking point was a flare-up after the final whistle which saw Down’s Anthony Doherty and Cavan’s Conor Moynagh and Dara McVeety handed straight red cards.Down will feel that they were out of luck on the evening – they fielded without the injured Donal O’Hare and lost key men Connaire Harrison and Kevin McKernan (30th minute black cards), Ryan Johnston (49th minute red card) as well as seeing star defender Caolan Mooney limp off early in the second half.However, Cavan also lined out without key man – Killian Clarke – and having trialled a new ultra-defensive structure against Wicklow last time out, will be more than pleased to have come through this stern examination. The Blues were the better side early on and eased into a 0-3 to 0-1 lead through Sean Johnston (free), Ciaran Brady and Dara McVeety.Two further Johnston frees and an excellent Gearoid McKiernan score made it 0-6 to 0-2, but the underdogs dominated the remainder of the first half, with Harrison, Ronan Millar (two frees) and Doherty (free) all on the mark.Eamonn Burns’s men made light of the losses of Harrison and McKernan to land the final two points of the half from Niall Madine and Sean Dornan as they went in holding a 0-10 to 0-8 lead. Both sides were set up defensively – Cavan employed three sweepers at times – but Down were that bit slicker up front at this stage and three points in succession from David McKibbin, Millar (free) and Dornan made it 0- 13 to 0-9.However, Cavan were buoyed by their goal – McKiernan’s point attempt dropped short and through the hands of goalkeeper Shane Harrison – and with Down reduced to 14 men following Johnston’s dismissal, Mattie McGleenan’s charges finished strongly to march on.Late scores from Padraig Faulkner and McKiernan sealed it, with Down’s Darren O’Hagan denied a goal by a good save from James Farrelly in the dying seconds.

Scorers for Cavan: Gearoid McKiernan 1-2, Sean Johnston 0-3 (3fs), Ciaran Brady 0-2, Niall Murray 0-2, Conor Bradley 0-1, Dara McVeety 0-1, Padraig Faulkner 0-1, Sean McCormack 0-1, Oisin Kiernan 0-1.

Scorers for Down: Anthony Doherty 0-4f, Ronan Millar 0-4 (3fs), Sean Dornan 0-2, Connaire Harrison 0-1, Kevin McKernan 0-1, David McKibbin 0-1, Peter Turley 0-1.

CAVAN: James Farrelly (Kingscourt), Killian Brady (Mullahoran), Padraig Faulkner (Kingscourt), Enda Flanagan (Castlerahan), Ciaran Brady (Arvagh), Conor Moynagh (Drumgoon), Martin Reilly (Killygarry), Sean McCormack (Ballyhaise), Bryan Magee (Cuchulainns), Oisin Kiernan (Castlerahan), Gearoid McKiernan (Swanlinbar), Niall Murray (Cavan Gaels), Conor Bradley (Ramor United), Dara McVeety (Crosserlough), Sean Johnston (Cavan Gaels).

Subs: Fergal Reilly (Castlerahan) for K Brady (HT), Cian Mackey (Castlerahan) for Johnston (42), Caoimhin O’Reilly (Butlersbridge) for Magee (42), Adrian Cole (Ramor United) for McCormack (54), Niall Clerkin (Shercock) for Kiernan (65), Jason McLoughlin (Shannon Gaels) for Flanagan (70).

DOWN: Shane Harrison, Ryan McAleenan, Brendan McArdle, Anthony Doherty, Darren O’Hagan, Niall McParland, Caolán Mooney, Peter Turley, Niall Donnelly, Ronan Millar, Kevin McKernan, Conor Maginn, Sean Dornan, Connaire Harrison, Ryan Johnston.

Subs: David McKibbin for McKernan (BC, 30 mins), Niall Madine for Harrison (BC, 30), Jonny Flynn for Mooney (44), Conor Poland for Donnelly (51). REFEREE: Cormac Reilly (Meath).

All Ireland SFC Round 3 Qualifier TYRONE 0-18 CAVAN 1-12 Brewster Park 30th June 2018

Cavan’s wait for a first Championship victory over Tyrone since 1983 will go on for another year at least after the Red Hands survived a second half scare to come through by three points in Brewster Park. ’s men were four up at half-time, 0-9 to 0-5, and extended that advantage to five early in the second half before Cavan, now backed by a slight wind, came roaring back into the contest, inspired by a goal from Martin Reilly.Crucially, though, although Cavan drew level on three occasions, they were unable to edge in front and Tyrone, showcasing their vast experience, always seemed capable of mustering a response when it was needed.Tyrone, the odds-on favourites, started the brighter and were 0-4 to 0-1 ahead after nine minutes, Mattie Donnelly, Peter Harte (free), Niall Sludden with a long-range beauty and Tiernan McCann supplying their scores and Ciaran Brady on the mark for the Blues.Cavan settled into the contest, with Sean Johnston threading some decent ball inside, they reeled off three in a row from Dara McVeety, Killian Clarke and McVeety again to draw level.A 45-metre Frank Burns effort was cancelled out by another from McVeety but Tyrone owned the final 15 minutes of the first half. Cavan, defending deep and no longer pushing men forward, found themselves struggling to create scoring opportunities and points from Cathal McShane, McCann, McShane again and Donnelly – all of them after turnovers – left four between them at the break.Connor McAlliskey opened the second half scoring with a free but a brilliant tackle from Killian Brady denied the Red Hands a certain goal and Cavan visibly grew in confidence. A free from Gearoid McKiernan got the scoreboard ticking over again and then when Martin Reilly rose to flick a Conor Bradley delivery to the net, Cavan were back within one.Better was to follow when the excellent McKiernan fielded the resulting kick-out and fired over an inspirational score to draw them level at 1-7 to 0-10. Ronan O’Neill kicked a free and McCann released Sludden to waltz through to put two between them again.Again, Cavan replied through Oisin Kiernan and a superb score from Sean Johnston to tie it again entering the home stretch but Tyrone would finish strong in the last 15 minutes to score 0-6 to0-4.Richie Donnelly and Conor Moynagh traded scores but Tyrone had more energy about them by now and points from O’Neill (two), Burns, Harte (free) and Sludden helped them ease home, with McKiernan – Cavan’s best player on the day – grabbing two at the other end.

Scorers for Cavan: Gearoid McKiernan 0-4 (2fs), Dara McVeety 0-3, Martin Reilly 1-0, Killian Clarke 0-1, Sean Johnston 0-1, Ciaran Brady 0-1, Conor Moynagh 0-1, Oisin Kiernan 0-1.

Scorers for Tyrone: Niall Sludden 0-3, Ronan O’Neill 0-3 (1f), Tiarnan McCann 0-2, Frank Burns 0-2, Peter Harte 0-2 (2fs), 0-2, Mattie Donnelly 0-2, Cathal McShane 0-2, Richard Donnelly 0-1, Connor McAliskey 0-1 (f).

CAVAN: James Farrelly (Kingscourt), Killian Brady (Mullahoran), Conor Moynagh (Drumgoon), Enda Flanagan (Castlerahan), Ciaran Brady (Arvagh), Martin Reilly (Killygarry), Fergal Reilly (Castlerahan), Dara McVeety (Crosserlough), Killian Clarke (Shercock), Oisin Kiernan (Castlerahan), Gearoid McKiernan (Swanlinbar), Niall Murray (Cavan Gaels), Conor Bradley (Ramor United), Cian Mackey (Castlerahan), Sean Johnston (Cavan Gaels).

Subs: Sean McCormack (Ballyhaise) for Clarke (34), Adrian Cole (Ramor United) for Mackey (HT), Jason McLoughlin (Shannon Gaels) for Flanagan (44), Padraig Faulkner (Kingscourt) for Murray (44), Caoimhin O’Reilly (Butlersbridge) for Johnston (65), Mackey for K Brady (66).

TYRONE: Michael O’Neill, Padraig Hampsey, Ronan McNamee, Tiarnan McCann, Michael McKernan, Frank Burns, Peter Harte, Colm Cavanagh, Declan McClure, Mattie Donnelly, Niall Sludden, Conor Meyler, Cathal McShane, Richard Donnelly, Connor McAliskey Subs: Ronan O’Neill for McAlliskey (45 mins), Kieran McGeary for McShane (51), Harry Loughran for McClure (67), Cathal McCarron for McKernan (68), Conall McCann for Meyler (69), Rory Brennan for Sludden (70).

Referee: David Coldrick (Meath).

This was the last game for the Senior team in 2018. Mattie McGleenan resigned his position and I want to thank Mattie and his backroom team (Lorcan Martin, Aidan McCabe, Tom Gribben, Peter Walsh, Philip Caralon, Simon Gaffney, Patricia O Reilly, Ollie Martin, Brian Henry, John O Connor, Hugh Donnelly, Brendan Sherry, Adrian Mc Kiernan for all your efforts in the year. Mickey Graham has been appointed as the new team manager with Dermot Mc Cabe and Martin Corey making up the back room team. We wish them well in 2019.

Ulster U20 Football Championship Prelim Round Cavan 0-10 Donegal 2-21 Celtic Park, Derry 27th May 2018

Niall O'Donnell scored 1-10 as Donegal cruised to victory over Cavan in the opening Ulster U20 Football Championship game.It was O'Donnell too who laid on the delightful pass for wing back Nathan Boyle to smash home a brilliant 25th minute goal at Celtic Park.Donegal led 1-10 to 0-4 at the interval and Cavan were reduced to 14 men on 49 minutes when substitute Gavin Daly was shown a straight red card.Ryan Cunningham crossed for O'Donnell to palm home Donegal's second goal.Jason McGee provided a midfield platform for Donegal's incisive attacks and with scores from O'Donnell, Shane McGrath and Peadar Mogan, they were ahead by four points by the 20th minute.Luke responded with a quality Cavan point but the pressure was soon back on the Breffni lads.Another volley of scores, including a Shane McDevitt special and a fourth from O'Donnell, sent Tir Chonail in with a commanding advantage at the break.The Cavan players and management will be disappointed with the performance as preparation seemed to go well and they travelled expecting to be competitive at least if not take the spoils.

Scorers for Cavan: Conor Smith 0-2, James Smith, Luke Molloy, Conor O’Reilly, Oisin Pierson, Ryan O’Neill (0-1 each), Stephen Smith (0-1, f), Thomas Edward Donohoe (0-1, f), Cian Madden (0-1 f).

Scorers for Donegal: Niall O’Donnell (1-10), Nathan Boyle (1-0), Patrick Dolan (0-3), Shane McGrath (0-2), Peadar Mogan (0-2), Oisin Gallen (0-2), Shane McDevitt, Conor O’Donnell (0-1 each). CAVAN: Gary O'Rourke (Ballyhaise), Patrick O’Reilly (Crosserlough), Luke Fortune (Cavan Gaels), Finbar McAvinue (Arvagh), Conor O’Reilly (Denn), Conor Brady (Gowna), Philip Rogers (Knockbride), James Smith (Crosserlough), Conor Rehill (Crosserlough), Luke Molloy (Cavan Gaels), Thomas Edward Donohoe (Denn), Stephen Smith (Crosserlough), Oisin Pierson (Gowna), Conor Smith (Killygarry), Lee Reilly (Laragh United).

Subs: Cian Madden (Gowna) for L Reilly (HT), Ryan O’Neill () for S Smith (43), Gavin Daly (Castlerahan) for C O’Reilly (47), Luke Gilsenan () for L Molloy (54), Eoghan Cooney (Laragh United) for O Pierson (55).

DONEGAL: Eoin O’Boyle, Peadar McEniff, Aaron Deeney, Peadar Mohan, Nathan Boyle, Mark Curran, Seaghan Ó Fearraigh, Jason McGee, Odhran McFadden Ó Fearraigh, Patrick Dolan, Niall O’Donnell, Shane McDevitt, Shane McGrath, Oisin Gallan, Conor O’Donnell.

Subs: Colin McFadden for N Boyle (HT), Ryan Cunningham for S McDevitt (HT), Timmy Govorov for O Gallen (49), Enda McCormack for J McGee (50), Stephen Carr for O McFadden (54), Lanty Molloy for N O’Donnell (57).

I want to thank Kevin Downes, Marty Clarke, Jimmy Higgins, Brian Clarke, Terry Hyland, Daryl McKiernan, Colin McCabe, Pappy Galligan, Patrick O Reilly, John O Neill, Angela Hamilton and all the back room team for their efforts with this team. It would appear from the scoreline that not much work was done with this group but nothing could be further from the truth as they put in a serious effort but alas it did not happen on the day. Kevin Downes has now stepped down from this position and the search is on for his replacement.

Ulster U17 Football League

Rd 1 Cavan 1-10 Down 1-14 Clonduff, Co. Down Fri 9th March 2018

Cavan U17s made the long trip to Clonduff to play Down on Friday evening for the opening game of this years’ Ulster Football League. The hosts however came away with a four point victory, the decisive score coming in the twenty fifth minute of the second half when the Mourne men netted to put them five clear. This was a close competitive game up to that point and a credible performance from the Breffni lads who were without the St. Patrick’s College Rannafast players who were in All-Ireland semi final action the following day. Ryan O’Reilly opened the scoring for Cavan in the second minute before Sheelan Johnson equalised. Cavan then raised a green flag through Emmet Boylan who would be the star of the show for Cavan at least, scoring 1- 3 in the first half and tagging on 0-5 in the second. Down would score another six in the opening half, three from Sheelan Johnson to leave the scores all square at the break, Cavan 1-4, Down 0-7.Down went into a four point lead in the third quarter before Cavan pulled three back through Emmet Boylan. The Down goal in the closing stages put daylight between the sides before three Cavan points from Emmet Boylan (2) and Caoimhan McGovern closed the gap once more but two Down scored ensured a four point victory for the hosts.

Scorers for Cavan: Emmet Boylan (1-8), Ryan O’Reilly (0-1), Caoimhan McGovern (0-1).

Scorers for Down: Sheelan Johnson (0-4), Justin Clarke (0-3), Brandon Boyd (0-1), Anthony Morgan (0-1), Unknown (1-5).

CAVAN: Lorcán Hammond (Kill), Seamus O’Reilly (Kill), Donal Keappock (Drumgoon), Rioghan Smith (Cuchulainns), Kevin McGovern (Corlough), Eoin Clarke (Ballyhaise), Cian Boylan (Crosserlough), Evan Kelly (Laragh United), Dara Sheridan (Ballymachugh), Eoin McCaffrey (Templeport), James Maguire (Shannon Gaels), Tiarnan Madden (Gowna), Ryan O’Reilly (Mullahoran), Emmet Boylan (Crosserlough), Caoimhán McGovern (Shannon Gaels).

Subs: Aaron Mannion (Ramor United), John Oates (Kingscourt), Sean McEvoy (Ramor United), Nikodim McKiernan (Templeport), Enda Maguire (Ramor United), Niall Carolan (Cuchulainns).

DOWN: Dean Sheridan, Gareth Fitzpatrick, Lorcan Toal, Tony Magee, Patrick Brookes, Darragh Fegan, Sean Campbell, Anthony Morgan, Matthew Cunningham, Tom Smyth, Sheelan Johnston, Brandon Boyd, John McGovern, Justin Clarke, Ryan Connolly.

Referee: Anthony Marron.

Rd 2 Cavan 0-4 Monaghan 0-10 Páirc Grattan, Inniskeen Wed 21st March 2018

Cavan U17s travelled to Monaghan on Wednesday evening hoping for a victory in this Ulster Football League round 2 game having just come up short against Down in the opening round a week earlier. However, a strong second half aided by the wind ensured victory for the hosts at Pairc Grattan, Inniskeen.Aaron Mulligan opened the scoring for the home side with a free. The Cavan lads responded well with scores from Seán Donohoe and Jack Traynor to go ahead. Leon McCabe equalised for Monaghan before Eoin Clarke put Cavan in front again on 18 minutes. Just one more score was recorded for the remainder of the first half, an Aaron Mulligan free to equalise in a low scoring opening half. Half time Cavan 0-3, Monaghan 0-3.Donnacha Swinburne was introduced at the break for the Farney lads and his accuracy particularly from placed balls paid dividends. Scores from Aaron Mulligan and Karl Gallagher saw the host go two ahead before a fine score from Tiarnan Madden reduced the margin to the minimum once again. However, this was to be Cavan’s last score as the Monaghan lads controlled the remaining twenty odd minutes and kicked five unanswered points during this period, one each from Jason Irwin and Aaron Mulligan before three frees were landed from the aforementioned Swinburne to leave the final score 0-10 to 0-4 in favour of the hosts.

Scorers for Cavan: Jack Trainor, Eoin Clarke, Sean Donohoe, Tiarnan Madden (0-1 each).

Scorers for Monaghan: Aaron Mulligan (0-4, 2f), Donnacha Swinburne (0-3f), Karl Gallagher, Leon McCabe, Jason Irwin (0-1 each).

CAVAN: Harry Clarke (Drumlane), Seamus O’Reilly (Kill Shamrocks), Donal Keappock (Drumgoon), Rioghan Smith (Cuchulainns), Patrick McPhillips (Butlersbridge), Dara Sheridan (Ballymachugh), Cian Boylan (Crosserlough), Enda Maguire (Ramor United), Sean Donohoe (Denn), Ryan O’Reilly (Mullahoran), Daryl McGurren (Drumlane), Tiarnan Madden (Gowna, Emmett Boylan (Crosserlough), Eoin Clarke (Ballyhaise), Jack Trainor (Cornafean).

Subs: Caoimhan McGovern (Shannon Gaels) for Enda Maguire (28), Colin McKiernan (Ballyhaise) for Rioghan Smith (41), Brían O’Rourke (Ballyhaise) for Harry Clarke (42), Kevin McGovern (Corlough) for Patrick McPhillips (49), Eoin McCaffrey (Templeport) for Ryan O’Reilly (54), Sean McEvoy (Ramor United) for Emmet Boylan (58).

MONAGHAN: Ryan Farrelly, Ronan Grimes, Jack Doogan, Jack McGeown, Christopher Flood, Breandán Óg Ó Dufaigh, Jordan McGarrell, Andrew Moore, Joel Wilson, Aaron Mulligan, Leon Mc Cabe, Karl Gallagher, Micheal Meehan, Loughlin Power, Jason Irwin.

Subs: Donnacha Swinburne for Leon Mc Cabe, Óisin O’Hanlon for Aaron Mulligan, Conor Lappin for Donnacha Swinburne, Robbie Hanratty for Andrew Moore, Ryan Mc Nulty for Loughlin Power.

Referee: Micheal Moore.

Rd 3 Cavan 0-7 Armagh 2-11 St Matthews Park, Crosskeys. 24th March 2018

Cavan U17s hosted Armagh on Saturday morning in St Matthews Park, Crosskeys. With the full panel now available following schools action, the Cavan lads were hopeful of a result. However, it was evident that more work was need for the group to gel and okay as a team as some poor passing and defending allowed the Orchard lads to capitalise. James McCormack opened the scoring for the visitors with a point which was quickly cancelled out by Emmett Boylan. Connor Doherty put Armagh ahead and Boylan equalised with a 45. A Daryl McGurren Free put Cavan ahead. However, Armagh would score 2-5 to 0-1 in the second quarter, Armagh’s goals coming from Liam Finnegan and midfielder Connor Doherty. Cavan’s score coming from Eoin Clarke to leave it 2-7 to 0-4 at the break in favour of the visitors. In the second half Cavan were much tighter which resulted in a more even game. However they couldn’t close the margin. Emmett Boylan scored first with a free. Armagh then scored four on the trot i the remainder of the quarter through McCormack with three (2 frees) and Louis Hughes. Hughes then received a red card in the 20th minute and Armagh didn’t score for the remainder of the game. Cavan kicked two through Emmett Boylan and Ryan O’Reilly to narrow the margin but Armagh were convincing winners.

Scorers for Cavan: Emmett Boylan (0-4, 1f, 1 45), Daryl McGurren (0-1), Eoin Clarke (0-1), Ryan O’Reilly (0- 1f).

Scorers for Armagh: James McCormack (0-5 2f), Connor Doherty (1-1), Liam Finnegan (1-0), Tiernan O’Hare (0-2), Louis Hughes (0-2), Jamie Martin (0-1 45).

CAVAN: Brían O’Rourke (Ballyhaise), Ross O’Gorman (Ballyhaise), Paul McCabe (Killygarry), Shane Halton (Cornafean), James Maguire (Shannon Gaels), Rioghan Smith (Cuchulainns), Patrick McPhillips (Butlersbridge), Cian Boylan (Crosserlough), Sean Donohoe (Denn), Tiarnan Madden (Gowna), Daryl McGurren (Drumlane), Aaron Mannion (Ramor United), Emmet Boylan (Crosserlough), Eoin Clarke (Ballyhaise), Jack Trainor (Cornafean).

Subs: Seamus O’Reilly (Kill) for O’Gorman (20), Ryan O’Reilly (Mullahoran) for Halton (28), Enda Maguire (Ramor United) for McGurren (HT), Evan Kelly (Laragh United) for J Maguire (32), John Oates (Kingscourt) for Madden (43), Eoin McCaffrey (Templeport) for Trainor (47).

ARMAGH: S McGill, L Rice, R Duffy, S McVerry, L Finnegan, M King, O King, J Martin, C Doherty, T O’Hare, L Hughes, J Cunningham, P Finnegan, A Davidson, J McCormack.

Shield Semi Final Cavan 0-13 Derry 2-11 Celtic Park, Derry 7th April 2018

Cavan travelled to play Derry in Celtic Park for this Ulster MFL Shield Semi Final. A goal in each half aided by the accurate free taking of Enda Downey ensured the hosts progressed to the Shield Final. Adam Canavan’s goal, the first score of the game after three minutes, set the tone. By twenty minutes, Cavan had five on the board, Caoimhan McGovern with four (three from play and one free) and Emmett Boylan with a free. Derry in the same period had two and tagged on three more in the run up to halftime to leave it 1-6 to 0-5 at the break in favour of tbe hosts. Cavan outscored Derry six to three in the third quarter, three free through Emmett Boylan and point from play from Patrick McPhillips, Eoin Clarke and Jack Trainor, Enda Downey (free), Oran McMenamin and Johnny McErlain with the Derry scores. On 25 minutes Enda Downey finished a Derry move to the net to put them six up again 2-11 to 0-11. Cavan finished strongly with points from Caoimhan McGovern and Emmett Boylan, both from play to conclude the scoring.

Scorers for Cavan: Caoimhan McGovern (0-5, 1f), Emmett Boylan (0-5, 4f), Patrick McPhillips, Eoin Clarke, Jack Trainor (0-1 each).

Scorers for Derry: Enda Downey (1-6, 6f), Adam Canavan (1-1), Oran McMenamin (0-2), Conleth McGuckin, Johnny McErlain (0-1 each).

CAVAN: Lorcán Hammond (Kill), Seamus O’Reilly (Kill), Donal Keappock (Drumgoon), Rioghan Smith (Cuchulainns), Patrick McPhillips (Butlersbridge), Michael Veale (Cavan Gaels), Dara Sheridan (Ballymachugh), Emmett Boylan (Crosserlough), Oisin Brady (Killygarry), Caoimhán McGovern (Shannon Gaels), Fionntán O’Reilly (Butlersbridge), Eoin Clarke (Ballyhaise), Eoin McCaffrey (Templeport).

Subs: Ryan O’Reilly (Mullahoran) for D Sheridan (29), Jack Trainor (Cornafean) for E McCaffrey (HT), Peter Smith (Lavey) for S Donohoe (HT), Kevin McGovern (Corlough) for S O’Reilly (HT), Matthew McGahern (Mullahoran) for F O’Reilly (41), Tiarnan Madden (Gowna) for O Brady (59).

DERRY: A Gillan, R McFall, T Woods, E McKeever, A McCluskey, C Milne, A Canavan, I Donaghy, N Doyle, O McMenamin, C McGuckin, J McErlain, E Hawe, E Downey, E Doherty.

Ulster MFC Rd 1 Cavan 0-18 Derry 1-14 AET ORaghallaigh Park, Kingscourt 28th April 2018

Cavan won this battle and a battle it was in Kingscourt in a pulsating Ulster U17 Football Championship quarter final opener.The blues were the more efficient, stronger outfit overall but they needed two ten minute periods of extra time followed by two five minute periods to overcome the Oak Leafers.Having gone to extra time in their preliminary game with Monaghan, Derry came from behind on both occasions to force extra time.In a dogged, stop-start duel played in dry but bitterly cold conditions, the sides were locked together (0-12 to 1-9) at the end of normal time.Cavan’s greater efficiency in the final third of the field saw them go in at the interval ahead by the odd point in nine but Derry hit the jackpot in the 40th minute when Eoghan Hawe hammered home a penalty which steered his side into a 1-5 to 0-6 lead.At the sounding of the final whistle, the referee had just shown Cavan captain Michael Veale a straight red card, apparently for dissent. Cavan were able to field fifteen for extra time and Derry seemed to tire as the evening closed in.Four unanswered points from Cavan – including a gem from Emmet Boylan - left the Oak Leafers trailing by 1-9 to 0-16 at half-time in the first period of extra- time.After Cavan’s Smith and Derry centre-back Conan Milne saw red in a brief flare-up, Downey had ice in his veins to fire over a levelling free to make it 1-13 to 0-16 and necessitate two additional five minute periods. However, Jack Trainor had the final say for Cavan from open play in what was the only score of the final five minutes of extra-time to finally put daylight between the sides as Cavan progressed.

Scorers for Cavan: Emmett Boylan (0-7, 4f), Ryan O’Reilly (0-4, 1f), Caoimhan McGovern (0-2), Jack Trainor (0-2), Daryl McGurren (0-2), Oisin Brady (0-1).

Scorers for Derry: E Downey (0-8, 5f), E Hawe (1-2); C McGuckin (0-2), O McMenamin (0-1); I Donaghy (0- 1).

CAVAN: Brían O’Rourke (Ballyhaise), Evan Kelly (Laragh United), Sean McHugh (Shannon Gaels), Dara Sheridan (Ballymachugh), Donal Keappock (Drumgoon), Sean Donohoe (Denn), Cian Boylan (Crosserlough), Michael Veale (Cavan Gaels), Ryan O’Reilly (Mullahoran), Caoimhan McGovern (Shannon Gaels), Emmett Boylan (Crosserlough), Tiarnan Madden (Gowna), Fionntán O’Reilly (Butlersbridge), Eoin Clarke (Ballyhaise), Jack Trainor (Cornafean).

Subs: Eoin McCaffrey (Templeport) for Clarke (BC 26), Peter Smith (Lavey) for S McHugh (HT), Enda Maguire (Ramor United) for J Trainor (41), Oisin Brady (Killygarry) for T Madden (44), Daryl McGurren (Drumlane) for F O’Reilly (50), Aaron Mannion (Ramor United) for D Sheridan (61), Tiarnan Madden for McGovern (74), Sean McHugh for Maguire (79), Matthew McGahern (Mullahoran) for R O’Reilly (84).

Derry: A Gillan; R McFall, T Woods, PJ McAleese; A Canavan, C Milne, A McCluskey; E Doherty, I Donaghy; S Kearney, C McGuckin, E Hawe; J McErlain, E Downey, E McElhennon.

Subs: S McSorley for R McFall, C McAteer for S Kearney, D Mooney for C McGuckin, E McKeever for C Milne, N Doyle for PJ McAleese; S Kearney for E McElhennon; O McMenamin for J McErlain.

Referee: S Campbell (Tyrone)

Ulster MFC Rd 2 Cavan 2-9 Fermanagh 1-7 Brewster Park, Enniskillen 12th May 2018

Cavan U17s made it two wins from two in the Ulster Minor Football Championship to secure a place in the semi final. This was a close battle with things all square with 15 minutes remaining. Fionntán O’Reilly’s goal was the catalyst to settle the Breffni lads once again and push on to seal victory.Played in Brewster Park before a good crowd, the visitors had a good start notching 1-2 to 0-1 after fifteen minutes. Fermanaghs Darragh McBrien opened the scoring with a free. Eoin Clarke kick a fine score to equalise. In the twelfth minute Emmett Boylan was brought down in the small square and referee Mark Dorrian pointed to the penalty. Eoin Clarke’s shot low to the corner was saved superbly by Sean McNally in the Fermanagh goal. Eoin did very well to follow in and pick up the loose ball and calmly fist over. The goal came two minutes later when Emmett Boylan reacted quickest to a breaking ball to palm the ball to the net.Both sides would score three points each over the next twelve minutes to leave the score 1-5 to 0-4 with half time fast approaching. Conor Love who along with the aforementioned McBrien were a constant threat over the hour slotted all three for the hosts while Cavan’s scores came from Caoimhán McGovern, Tiarnan Madden and a Ryan O’Reilly free. Darragh McBrien was adjudicated to be pulled on and a penalty was awarded. Conor Love duly slotted home the spot kick to reduce the margin to the minimum as the half time whistle sounded, Cavan 1-5, Fermanagh 1-4.Scores were hard to come by in the second half as both sides defended admirably. It was tit for tat over the third quarter to leave the sides all square at 1-7 apiece. Then enter Fionntán O’Reilly, younger brother of senior player Caoimhin. Fionntán, on receiving the ball from a short free from the quick thinking Oisin Brady, cut inside and made no mistake to slot the ball low to the net to put Cavan three up. This gave John Bradys charges the imputes to push for the finish and two scores from Ryan O’Reilly and Oisin Brady ensured victory and a place in the semi final where they would face Monaghan.

Scorers for Cavan: Ryan O’Reilly (0-3, 2f), Emmett Boylan (1-0), Fionntán O’Reilly (1-0), Eoin Clarke (0-2), Caoimhán McGovern (0-2), Oisin Brady (0-1), Tiarnan Madden (0-1).

Scorers for Fermanagh: Conor Love (1-4, 1 Pen, 3f), Darragh McBrien (0-2f), Aaron McHugh (0-1).

CAVAN: Brían O’Rourke (Ballyhaise), Oisin Brady (Killygarry), Evan Kelly (Laragh United), Donal Keappock (Drumgoon), Dara Sheridan (Ballymachugh), Sean Donohoe (Denn), Cian Boylan (Crosserlough), Ryan O’Reilly (Mullahoran), Eoin Clarke (Ballyhaise), Jack Trainor (Cornafean), Emmett Boylan (Crosserlough), Daryl McGurren (Drumlane), Enda Maguire (Ramor United), Caoimhán McGovern (Shannon Gaels), Tiarnan Madden (Gowna).

Subs: Eoin McCaffrey (Templeport) for McGurren (35m BC), James Maguire (Shannon Gaels) for Enda Maguire (36m), Fionntán O’Reilly (Butlersbridge) for E Boylan (50m), Kevin McGovern (Corlough) for Kelly (55m).

FERMANAGH: Sean McNally, Leigh Green, Josh Horan, Gareth McGovern, Rian McGovern, Aaron McManus, Ronan McHugh, Daire Hill, Joe McDade, Oisín Jackson, Darragh McBrien, Aaron Tierney, Conor Love, Achlin O Cathain, Fergal Quinn.

Subs: Aaron McHugh for Quinn (51m), Lawerence McKeown for Hill (55m), Oisin Murphy for Tierney (59m), Darragh Burke for Jackson (59m), Lorcan O’Brien for Darragh O’Brien (62m).

Referee: Mark Dorrian (Donegal).

Ulster MFC Semi Final Cavan 2-4 Monaghan 2-16 , Armagh 1st July 2018

Goals from Aaron Mulligan and Karl Gallagher sealed a comfortable win for Monaghan in a one-sided Ulster semi-final against 14-man Cavan at the Athletic Grounds. It took Monaghan 14 minutes to breach a solid Cavan defence via Sean Jones, but they went five ahead when Gallagher drilled a low shot to the net in the 16th minute. The Breffni men were slow to attach but when they did, Donal Keappock brought a fine save from Farney 'keeper Ryan Farrelly.Cavan were reduced to 14 men when Dara Sheridan receiving two yellow cards in two minutes. And Jones reeled off three points to open up an eight-point lead, before Ryan O'Reilly converted a free for Cavan's only first-half score and it was 1-5 to 0-1 at the break.Cavan pulled back a goal from an Emmet Boylan penalty, awarded for a foul on Caoimhan McGovern. But Mulligan and Donnach Swinburne responded with solo scores for Monaghan, who then finished off a move involving Jones and Gallagher with Mulligan's clinching goal. Eoin McCaffrey pulled a goal back as full time approached.

Scorers for Cavan: Emmett Boylan (1-0, pen), Eoin McCaffrey (1-0), Fionntán O'Reilly, Ryan O'Reilly (f), Caoimhan McGovern, Daryl McGurren (0-1 each).

Scorers for Monaghan: A Mulligan (1-4, 1f), S Jones (0-6, 2f), K Gallagher (1-0), M Mooney (0-2), D Swinburne, J McGarrell, C Flood, R Hanratty (0-1 each).

CAVAN: Brían O'Rourke (Ballyhaise), Niall Carolan (Cuchulainns), Tiarnan O'Reilly (Munterconnaught), Dara Sheridan (Ballymachugh), Paddy McPhillips (Butlersbridge), Sean Donohoe (Denn), Cian Boylan (Crosserlough), Michael Veale, Ryan O'Reilly (Mullahoran), Tiarnan Madden (Gowna), Emmett Boylan (Crosserlough), Donal Keappock (Drumgoon), Caoimhan McGovern (Shannon Gaels), Eoin Clarke (Ballyhaise), Oisin Brady (Killygarry).

Subs: Kevin McGovern (Corlough) for Donohoe (HT), Peter Smith (Lavey) for R O'Reilly (HT), Eoin McCaffrey (Templeport) for Madden (35), Fionntán O’Reilly (Butlersbridge) for Carolan (39), Jack Trainor (Cornafean) for E Boylan (44), Daryl McGurren (Drumlane) for T O'Reilly (53).

MONAGHAN: R Farrelly, R Grimes, J Doogan, S Hanratty, C Flood, B Og O'Dufaigh, M Meehan, J McGarrell, A Moore, A Mulligan, S Jones, K Gallagher, D Swinburne, L Power, J Irwin.

Subs: M Mooney for Irwin, O O'Hanlon for Doogan, J Wilson for Power, E Duffy for Flood, R Hanratty for Jones, D Dempsey for Mulligan.

Referee: D O'Hare (Down).

Thanks to John Brady, Louis Lyons, Tommy Connoly, Noel Reilly, Nevin O’Donnell, Ronan Fitzpatrick, Colin Oates, James Brady, Caroline Smith, Peader Soden, Anthony Murray and Angela Hamilton for their work with the team. John has left this position and a fellow club man Gary Farrelly has taken on the role. We wish him well. As with the U20 competition, I feel that these new age competitions have not caught the inmagination of the general public like the Minor and U21 competitions. We will wait and see if this changes in 2019.

Gerry Reilly Report

Cavan Team in Gerry Reilly tournament.

Gerry Reilly U16 Football Tournament Rd 1 Cavan 5-18 Longford 3-6 Rd 2 Cavan 4-12 Westmeath 0-7 Qtr Final Cavan 6-15 Dublin 1-17 Semi Final Cavan 1-20 Longford 1-14 Final Cavan 1-13 Meath 2-14

Cavan U16 re-entered the Gerry Reilly Football Tournament in Oldcastle in 2018. The structure of the competition changed this year with a round robin group stage of three games played at home and away venues. Cavan played Longford in the opening round winning 5-18 to 3-6, Westmeath in round two, winning 4-12 to 0- 7. Fermanagh didn’t field in round three and Cavan played Dublin in the quarter final progressing on a score line of 6-15 to 1-17. The Cavan lads then played a much strengthened Longford team in the semi final. This was a very competitive game with some top class point taking on both sides. However, the Breffni lads just edged it 1-20 to 1-14 to reach the final. They met Meath in the final, who had some excellent performers particularly up front and the locals ran out deserved winners on the day 2-14 to 1-13.

Cavan Panel: Brían O’Rourke (Ballyhaise), Cian Reilly (Killygarry), Paul McCabe (Killygarry), Eoin Galligan (Cavan Gaels), Owen Gibson (), James McCahill (Drumlane), Ross O’Gorman (Ballyhaise), Evan Kelly (Laragh United), Matthew McGahern (Mullahoran), Colin McKiernan (Ballyhaise), Jack Mooney (Killygarry), Ben Mooney (Killygarry), Caoimhan McGovern (Shannon Gaels), Daryl McGurren (Drumlane), Fionntan O’Reilly (Butlersbridge), Tiarnan Madden (Gowna), Alan Murray (Knockbride), Andrew Farrelly (Bailieborough), Cian Farrelly ( Celtic), Colm O’Rourke (Laragh United), Conor Maguire (Butlersbridge), Diarmuid Boylan (Gowna), Jack Tully (Cavan Gaels), Liam Corr (Mullahoran), Luke Crosson (Killinkere), Ned Brunton (Mountnugent), Niall Carolan (Cuchulainns), Nikodim McKiernan (Templeport), Peter Smith (Lavey), Sean McEvoy (Ramor United), Cian Donohoe (Cuchulainns), Cian Hartin (Gowna), Conor Galligan (Templeport), Conor McCabe (Killygarry), Cormac Lynch (Killygarry), Cormac Smith (Ballyhaise), Daniel Ward (Drumgoon), Jamie Smith (Ballyhaise), Kevin McPhillips (Butlersbridge), Leon McGinnell (Denn), Liam Bannon (Templeport), Luke Donohoe (Templeport), Ronan Kiernan (Drumlane), Ryan Kellet (Ramor United), Ryan O’Reilly (Drung, Sean Óg Flynn (Drumlane), Shea Smith (Lavey), Tom Hartin (Mullahoran), Adam Charters (Crosserlough), Conrad Cooney (Bailieborough), Ryan Stuart (Crosserlough), Paddy Matthews (Munterconnaught).

Thanks to Damien Donohoe, Mark McKeever, Patrick Clarke, Terry Hyland, Gearoid Reilly, Peter McGinnity and the rest of the backroom team for their hard work with this team.

ALLIANZ HURLING LEAGUE REPORTS

Rd 2 Cavan 0-4 Sligo 2-19 Kingspan Breffni 4th February 2018

Mark Hayes in action

The Cavan senior hurling team made a welcome return to the Allianz Hurling League stage after a seven year absence last Sunday when they hosted Sligo in Kingspan Breffni.While the final scoreline didn't reflect kindly on the hosts, the chasm in class between the sides was crystal clear, especially in the execution of scoring chances.While it could be argued that Cavan's share of possession over the 70 minutes deserved more than just four points, one from play.Cavan opened the scoring via a Paul Sheridan free but once converted frees by Ruairí Brennan and Keith Raymond put the westerners in front, the lights were stuck on green for the westerners.Cavan worked their socks off but coughed up possession easily on too many occasions.Safe to say, the writing was on the wall as Sligo notched a 0-12 to 0-3 lead by the half way mark.The visitors went onto increase their lead to 13 points before relocated defender Anthony Sheridan scored Cavan’s only point from play in the 57th minute after good work by Mark Moffett and Niall Browne.Unfortunately, three minutes later, impressive substitute Tony O’Kelly-Lynch notched Sligo’s opening goal to make it a 1-18 to 0-4 game.The visitors put the cherry on the cake two minutes into added time when the outstanding Kevin Banks goaled to seal victory for the visitors.

Scorers for Cavan: Paul Sheridan (0-3, 3f), Anthony Sheridan (0-1). Scorers for Sligo: Ruairi Brennan (0-9, 8f), Kevin Banks (1-3), Tony O’Kelly-Lynch (1-0), Gary Cadden (0-2), Eoin McDonagh (0-2, 1f), Keith Raymond (0-1f), Eoin Comerford (0-1), Larry Cadden (0-1)

CAVAN: Darren Sheridan (Mullahoran St Josephs), Mark Moffett (Cootehill Celtic), Mark Hayes (Cootehill Celtic), Matthew Hynes (Mullahoran St Josephs), Neasan Neary (Woodford Gaels), Anthony Sheridan (Mullahoran St Josephs), Stephen Harten (Ballymachugh), Sean Keating (St Feilims), Kevin Conneely (Mullahoran St Josephs), Fiachra Hughes (Cootehill Celtic), Joshua Crowe (Cootehill Celtic), Eugene Hill (Ballymachugh), Niall Browne (Mullahoran St Josephs), Paul Sheridan (), Philip Brady (Mullahoran St Josephs).

Subs; Ronan O’Hagan (Mullahoran St Josephs) for F Hughes (34), Caolan Kelly (St Feilims) for E Hill (44), Donal Kelly (Mullahoran St Josephs) for S Harten (58), Michael Sexton (Mullahoran St Josephs) for N Neary (62), Lonan McKenna (Cootehill Celtic) for P Brady (68).

SLIGO: Declan Reidy; Mark Comerford, Danny Keown, Aidan Morrisson; James Weir, Keith Raymond (0-1, f), Kevin Banks (1-3), Ronan Cox, Eoin Comerford (0-1); Joe McHugh, Brian Shannon, Niall Feehily; Gary Cadden (0-2), Eoin McDonagh (0-2, 1f), Ruairi Brennan (0-9, 8f). Subs; Larry Cadden (0-1) for K Raymond (inj, 13 min t); Tom Brennan for M Comerford (h-t); Kieran Prior for B Shannon (43); Tony O’Kelly-Lynch (1-0) for E McDonagh (53); Tommy O’Callaghan for J Weir (54).

Ref: T Gleeson (Dublin).

Cavan v Sligo in Kingspan Breffni

Rd 3 Lancashire 2-18 Cavan 1-12 Jordanstown 18th February 2018

Lancashire scored 2-6 in the second-half to deny a gutsy Cavan side a surprise victory at Jordanstown. Cavan were left to rue a disputed disallowed goal in the 58th minute. Cormac Wall looked to have poached a second goal for them, but the referee ruled it out for a square ball infringement. In trying conditions, Cavan shocked their opponents by easing their way into a 0-4 to 0-3 lead inside the opening 10 minutes, thanks in part to two Sean Keating 65s. However, with Ronan Crowley unerring from frees, Lancashire soon made it into the driving seat and led 0-12 to 1-8 at the interval after Anthony Sheridan's goal had given the Ulstermen a 1-4 to 0-5 lead. Powered by the Cork-born Crowley brothers, Ronan and Darren, the favourites got their act together in the second-half and even though Paul Sheridan's frees kept Cavan in touch, a brace of goals from Martin Hawley proved pivotal.

Scorers for Cavan: P Sheridan 0-7 (7f), A Sheridan 1-1, S Keating 0-3 (3 '65), P Brady 0-1.

Scorers for Lancashire: R Crowley 0-11 (4f), M Hawley 2-0, D Crowley 0-3, N Unwin 0-2, JJ Dunphy 0-2.

CAVAN: Darren Sheridan (Mullahoran St Josephs), Mark Moffett (Cootehill Celtic), Mark Hayes (Cootehill Celtic), Matthew Hynes (Mullahoran St Josephs), Neasan Neary (Woodford Gaels), Anthony Sheridan (Mullahoran St Josephs), Ronan O’Hagan (Mullahoran St Josephs), Sean Keating (St Feilims), Kevin Conneely (Mullahoran St Josephs), Darragh Brady (Drumlane), Joshua Crowe (Cootehill Celtic), Eugene Hill (Ballymachugh), Niall Browne (Mullahoran St Josephs), Paul Sheridan (Bundoran), Philip Brady (Mullahoran St Josephs).

Subs: Cormac Wall (Ballyhaise) for E Hill (HT), Michael Sexton (Mullahoran St Josephs) for N Neary (44).

LANCASHIRE: S Grace, L Knocker, J Cleere, F McKillop, D Power, G Jacob, N Unwin, S Duncan, J Fitzmaurice, Darren Crowley, Tommy Duane, JJ Dunphy, D Maskey, M Hawley, R Crowley.

Subs: S Wallace for F McKillop (23); S Hannon for D Maskey (47).

Cavan v Lancashire in

Rd 4 Cavan 3-8 Fermanagh 0-16 Kingspan Breffni 25th February 2018

Cavan’s baby steps towards a rehabilitation saw them secure a landmark Allianz Hurling League victory at a bitterly cold Kingspan Breffni on Sunday last. The blues showed tremendous passion and ambition as they erased a one-time 12 point second half deficit en route to securing their first points in Division 3B.Seven years on from their last National Hurling League campaign Cavan put behind them a lethargic and hesitant opening half to bowl their opponents over and give themselves a psychological edge over a team they’ll meet in the opening round of the upcoming Lory Meagher Cup. Aided by the wind, Fermanagh powered their way towards the town end of the pitch with confidence and led 0- 12 to 0-4 at the break. Sean Keating whipped over a mighty ’65 into the breeze in the 3rd minute to make it 0-1 apiece but once ace marksman Shea Curran popped over a free in the 7th minute to give his side the lead point. In fact Curran's nine first half points, including three points from play looked to have set up victory.However, now with the wind in their favour Cavan had other ideas. The visitors increased their lead (0-14 to 0-4) to 10 points by the 47th minute with Curran and Barry McPhillips splitting the posts. Cavan refused to press the panic button and Philip Brady’s 49th minute solo kicked goal – after he cut in from the endline - became the pringboard for a comeback.In the 56th minute, Cavan came motoring forward again. Brady was fouled in the box but Fermanagh ‘keeper Colum McPhillips batted out Kevin Conneely’s penalty. Fortunately, Brady pounced on the rebound to find the net again and leave Cavan trailing by just 2-6 to 0-14. Brady’s belter put the wind in Cavan’s sails in a big way and in the 67th minute Cormac Wall fetched a long, high ball and turned on the spot to find the net and level things up for the first time since the 3rd minute.

A Brady point (68) and a Sean Keating free (72) added to Cavan’s drive for the chequered flag and victory.

Scorers for Cavan: Philip Brady (2-1), Sean Keating (0-5, 4f, 65), Cormac Wall (1-0), Paul Sheridan, Anthony Sheridan (0-1 each).

Scorers for Fermanagh: Shea Curran (0-11 6f 2 65s), John Duffy, Conor McShea, Francis McBrien, Barry McPhillips (0-1 each), Ryan Bogue (0-1f).

CAVAN: Darren Sheridan (Mullahoran St Josephs), Mark Moffett (Cootehill Celtic), Mark Hayes (Cootehill Celtic), Ronan O’Hagan (Mullahoran St Josephs), Donal Kelly (Mullahoran St Josephs), Sean Keating (St Feilims), Matthew Hynes (Mullahoran St Josephs), Kevin Conneely (Mullahoran St Josephs), Paul Sheridan (Bundoran), Lonan McKenna (Cootehill Celtic), Joshua Crowe (Cootehill Celtic), Neasan Neary (Woodford Gaels), Michael Sexton (Mullahoran St Josephs), Anthony Sheridan (Mullahoran St Josephs), Philip Brady (Mullahoran St Josephs).

Subs: Eugene Hill (Ballymachugh) for L McKenna, Cormac Wall (Ballyhaise) for M Sexton, Dominic Crudden (Mullahoran St Josephs) for D Kelly, Fiachra Hughes (Cootehill Celtic) for A Sheridan.

Fermanagh: Colum McPhillips; Diarmaid Russell, Thomas Cleary, Andrew Breslin; Ciaran Rafferty, Matthew Teague, Odhrán Russell; John Duffy (0-1), Ryan Bogue (0-1, f); Conor McShea (0-1), Francis McBrien (0- 1),Dylan Bannon; Barry McPhillips (0-1), Shea Curran (0-11, 6f, two '65s), David Teague. Subs; Lloyd Harte for O Russell; Adam McShea for D Teague.

Ref: T Gleeson (Dublin)

Rd 5 Cavan 3-7 Leitrim 6-21 Páirc Sean , Carrick On Shannon 11th March 2018

This is a day Cavan hurlers would rather forget as they succumb to a heavy defeat at the hands of Leitrim in the final round of this year Allianz Hurling League in Carrick on Shannon. Leitrim ran into a four point lead before Cavan got on the scoresheet with a Sean Keating 65 after 9 minutes. Keating would strike again with a free on 20 minutes. Leitrim’s Clement Cunniffe was on fire and would net three goals before the break, Zak Moradi netting also. Cavan could muster just one more score on the stroke of half time through Cormac Wall to leave it, Leitrim 4-10 Cavan 0-3.The Breffni lads performed better in the second half netting three goals through Cormac Wall (2) and Sean Keating and four points all from Sean Keating, 2 frees and 2 from play. Leitrim however continued to keep the scoreboard ticking and scored 2-11 in the same period. Conor Byrne pointed in the first minute, quickly followed by another Zak Moradi goal. Cunniffe added another on 7 minutes. While the Cavan lads put in a greater shift in the second half, they couldn’t close the gap and Leitrim ran out convincing winners.

Scorers for Cavan: Sean Keating 1-6, Cormac Wall 2-1

Scorers for Leitrim: Clement Cunniffe 4-6, Zak Moradi 2-4, Cathal O’Donovan 0-6, Ben Murray, Conor Byrne, James McNabola, Karl McDermott, Enda Moreton 0-1 each.

CAVAN: Darren Sheridan (Mullahoran St. Josephs), Mark Moffett (Cootehill Celtic), Mark Hayes (Cootehill Celtic), Caolan Kelly (St. Feilims), Ronan O’Hagan (Mullahoran St. Josephs), Paul Sheridan (Bundoran), Eugene Hill (Ballymachugh), Dominic Crudden (Mullahoran St. Josephs), Sean Keating (St. Feilims), Fiachra Hughes (Cootehill Celtic), Niall Browne (Mullahoran St. Josephs), Joshua Crowe (Cootehill Celtic), Emmet Magee (Cootehill Celtic), Anthony Sheridan (Mullahoran St. Josephs), Philip Brady (Mullahoran St. Josephs).

Subs: Cormac Wall (Ballyhaise) for D Crudden (31), Neasan Neary (Woodford Gaels) for F Hughes (HT), Rob Everett (Cootehill Celtic) for M Hayes (HT), Michael Sexton (Mullahoran St Josephs) for N Browne (42), Niall Clerkin (Cootehill Celtic) for D Sheridan (56).

LEITRIM: Declan Molloy, Kevin McGrath, Cathal McCrann, , Enda Moreton, Clement Cunniffe, Niall McLoughlin, James Glancy, Liam Moreton, Ben Murray, Karl McDermott, David McGovern, Cathal O’Donovan, Conor Beirne, Zak Moradi.

Subs: Kevin Clerkin for C Cunniffe, Declan Ryan for K McGrath, James McNabola for B Murray, Thomas Glancy for C McCrann

Leitrim v Cavan in Carrick on Shannon .

LORY MEAGHER MATCH REPORTS

Rd 1 Cavan 2-16 Fermanagh 1-19 Brewster Park 19th May 2018

Fermanagh hosted Cavan in the first round of the Lory Meagher Cup in Brewster Park. The game was curtain raiser to the Fermanagh v Armagh Ulster senior football championship game. The game proved to na an epic encounter as the sides finished all square and claimed appoint each on the table. It was tit for tat throughout although Cavan had the better of the first half exchanges with two goals from John Sheanon and Sean Keating. The visitors had points from John Sheanon (3f), Kevin Conneely, Philip Brady (2), Colum Sheanon (2). Fermanagh would shoot ten points in the opening half, with Shea Curran raising four white flags. Half time score, 2-8 to 0-10 in favour of Cavan. Fermanagh tagged on three unanswered points on the restart to close the gap to the minimum. It was anyone game from here on in. Both sides traded points up to the twentieth minute when Shea Curran’s equalised for the first time since the third minute. The visitors dig deep to go two up again through Sean Keating. Fermanagh drew a lifeline when Ciaran Rafferty goaled after good team buildup to put the hosts in front. Both sides traded scores again before Kevin Conneely levelled it up for the fifth time. She’s Curran looked to have edged his side towards victory three minutes into injury time. There was time for one last gasp attack for Cavan and John Sheanon duly slotted home on 39 minutes to ensure a share of the spoils.

Scorers for Cavan: John Sheanon (1-6f), Sean Keating (1-3), Philip Brady (0-2), Kevin Conneely (0-2), Colum Sheanon (0-2), Anthony Sheridan (0-1).

Scorers for Fermanagh: Shea Curran (0-13, 8f), John Duffy (0-3f), Ciaran Rafferty (1-0), Ryan Bogue (0-2), Barry Duffy (0-1).

CAVAN: Darren Sheridan (Mullahoran St. Josephs), Neasan Neary (Woodford Gaels), Mark Hayes (Cootehill Celtic), Mark Moffett (Cootehill Celtic), Ronan O’Hagan (Mullahoran St. Josephs), Paul Sheridan (Bundoran), Matthew Hynes (Mullahoran St Josephs), John Sheanon (Cuala), Niall Browne (Mullahoran St. Josephs), Colum Sheanon (Cuala), Kevin Conneely (Mullahoran St Josephs), Joshua Crowe (Cootehill Celtic), Cillian Sheanon (Cuala), Sean Keating (St. Feilims), Philip Brady (Mullahoran St. Josephs).

Subs: Cormac Wall (Ballyhaise) for Joshua Crowe (HT), Fiachra Hughes (Cootehill Celtic) for Cillian Sheanon (56), Anthony Sheridan (Mullahoran St. Josephs) for N Browne (61).

FERMANAGH: Colum McPhillips, Andrew Breslin, Mark Slevin, Diarmaid Russell, Ciaran Rafferty, Barry Duffy, Dillon Bannon, John Duffy, Ryan Bogue, Shea Curran, Thomas Cleary, Conor McShea, Ray Porteous, John Paul McGarry, Adam McShea.

Subs: Barry McPhillips for R Porteous (51), Odhran Russell for A McShea (61), Eoin Mahon for D Bannon (66).

Rd 2 Cavan: 3-9(18) Lancashire: 2-24(30)

Ronan Crowley was the star of the show scoring 1-15 as Lancashire comfortably saw off Cavan in round two of the Lory Meagher Cup in Páirc na gCead Ulagh, Ballyconnell on Saturday afternoon. Cavan however made life difficult for the visitors as they grew into the game during the opening half. Lancashire led 0-10 to 0-4 after twenty minutes, John Sheanon with three frees and Sean Keating from play. Lancashire tagged on four more in the remaining fifteen. Cavan netted twice in the same period in what was their best spell of the game through Colum Sheanon and Anthony Sheanon to put three between the sides at the break, Lancashire 0-14 Cavan 2-5 Another Crowley point put the visitors four ahead, before Cillian Sheanon and Sean Keating levelled it with a goal and point respectively within four minutes. This was as good as it got for Cavan as Lancashire appeared to up the ante and would score 2-9 to Cavan 0-2 through John Sheanon and Neasan Neary for the remainder of the game to run out convincing winners.

Scorers for Cavan: John Sheanon (0-5, 2f), Colum Sheanon (1-0), Anthony Sheridan (1-0), Cillian Sheanon (1- 0), Sean Keating (0-2), Joshua Crowe, Neasan Neary (0-1 each).

Scorers for Lancashire: Ronan Crowley (1-15, 14f), Edmond Kenny (1-2), Nathan Unwin, Stephen Duncan, Thomas Duane, JJ Duffy, Darren Crowley (0-1 each), Unknown (0-2).

CAVAN: Darren Sheridan (Mullahoran St. Josephs), Neasan Neary (Woodford Gaels), Mark Hayes (Cootehill Celtic), Mark Moffett (Cootehill Celtic), Ronan O’Hagan (Mullahoran St. Josephs), Paul Sheridan (Bundoran), Matthew Hynes (Mullahoran St Josephs), John Sheanon (Cuala), Anthony Sheridan (Mullahoran St. Josephs), Colum Sheanon (Cuala), Kevin Conneely (Mullahoran St Josephs), Joshua Crowe (Cootehill Celtic), Cillian Sheanon (Cuala), Sean Keating (St. Feilims), Philip Brady (Mullahoran St. Josephs).

Subs: Caolan Kelly (St Feilims) for M Moffett (21), Eugene Hill (Ballymachugh) for R O’Hagan (56), Emmett Magee (Cootehill Celtic) for P Brady (68), Dominic Crudden (Mullahoran St Josephs) for M Hayes (72).

LANCASHIRE: Pa Coates, Liam Knocker, Ross Mullins, Justin Cleere, Simon Wallace, Greg Jacob. Nathan Unwin, Stephen Duncan, James Fitzmaurice, Darren Crowley, Thomas Duane, JJ Dunphy, Daire Maskey, Edmond Kenny, Ronan Crowley.

Subs: Sean Hannon for E Kenny (62), Sean Power for T Duane (68), Jason Patton for L Knocker (73), Colm Larkin for S Wallace (73).

Rd 3 Cavan 4-15 Sligo 0-15 Markiewicz Park, Sligo 9th June 2018

Cavan’s senior hurlers finished off their Lory Meagher Cup campaign at Markiewicz Park with a morale- boosting victory over hot favourites Sligo on Saturday evening last.In what was a fully-deserved 12 point win, the Breffni lads kept their best wine ‘till last to leave a sweet taste in the mouths of all small ball enthusiasts in the county.Key to Cavan’s triumph last weekend was their success in bagging four second half goals with former county footballer Philip Brady and half-time sub Cormac Wall helping themselves to a brace each. Cavan needed to beat their hosts and Lancashire to lose to Fermanagh in order to pip the Exiles on scoring difference in the race to join Sligo in the final. As things transpired, Lancashire’s 1-19 to 0-10 win over the Erne County scuppered all such hopes.In what turned out to be the proverbial ‘game of two halves’, the westerners enjoyed the lion’s share of possession in the first half only to squander a raft of scoring chances in the last third of the field.Spearheaded by prominent displays from the likes of Eoin Comerford, Gary Cadden and Kevin Banks, Sligo eased their way into an early 0-4 to 0-0 lead and with Cavan’s full-forward line desperately in need of a consistent level of delivery, Michael Carr’s side laboured to inflict any damage on the would-be losers. However thanks to points from Cuala clubman John Sheanon and ’s Sean Keating, Cavan gradually got a foothold in the game and the dismissal of Sligo’s Kevin Gilmartin in the 19th minute added to the blues’ growing optimism.Cavan kept in touch and trailed by just 0-3 to 0-6 as the second quarter gathered momentum. However three more points from top scorer Eoin Comerford cancelled out further points by Cavan’s Keating and Mark Moffett.In the run into the half-time break, Cavan engineered a goal chance but Sligo ‘keeper Morgan Fitzsimons saved well from a John Sheanon rasper.Trailing by 0-6 to 0-9 on the restart, Cavan enjoyed a real purple spell in the third quarter with the introduction at the break of Wall and Colum Sheanon shortly afterwards plus the relocation of Keating to midfield pivotal in turning things around.Cavan had Sligo on the ropes by firing home an unanswered 2-3 in the first 12 minutes of the second half with Wall netting twice. A monster Keating point maintained Cavan’s momentum and although Sligo kept in touch with further Commerford points, Philip Brady’s opportunistic goals in the 68th and 71st minutes put the seal on a landmark victory for hurling in Cavan.

Scorers for Cavan: Cormac Wall (2-1), Philip Brady (2-0), Sean Keating (0-5, 2f, 65), John Sheanon (0-3), Colum Sheanon (0-2), Kevin Conneely, Mark Moffett, Emmett Magee, Michael Sexton (0-1 each).

Scorers for Sligo: Eoin Comerford (0-6f), Kieran Prior (0-3), Kevin Banks (0-2), Keith Raymond (0-1f), Matthew Davey, Ruairí Brennan, Gerard O’Kelly Lynch (0-1 each).

CAVAN: Darren Sheridan (Mullahoran St. Josephs), Dominic Crudden (Mullahoran St. Josephs), Mark Hayes (Cootehill Celtic), Neasan Neary (Woodford Gaels), Ronan O’Hagan (Mullahoran St. Josephs), Matthew Hynes (Mullahoran St Josephs), Caolan Kelly (St. Feilims), Paul Sheridan (Bundoran), Kevin Conneely (Mullahoran St Josephs), Mark Moffett (Cootehill Celtic), John Sheanon (Cuala), Joshua Crowe (Cootehill Celtic), Emmet Magee (Cootehill Celtic), Sean Keating (St Feilims), Philip Brady (Mullahoran St. Josephs).

Subs: Colum Sheanon (Cuala) for R O’Hagan, Cormac Wall (Ballyhaise) for M Hynes, Michael Sexton (Mullahoran St Josephs) for J Crowe, Anthony Sheridan (Mullahoran St. Josephs) for E Magee.

SLIGO: Morgan Fitzsimons; James Weir, Niall Feehily, Tom Brennan; Matthew Davey (0-1), Keith Raymond (0-1, f), Mattie Comerford; Eoin Comerford, Garry Cadden; Joe McHugh, Kieran Prior (0-3), Kevin Banks (0- 2); Ruairí Brennan (0-1), Frankie O’Flynn, Kevin Gilmartin.

Subs: Gerard O’Kelly-Lynch (0-1) for K Banks; Eoin McDonagh for F O’Flynn; Larry Cadden for E McDonagh; Matt Burke for K Prior; Tommy O’Callaghan for G O’Kelly-Lynch.

Referee: A Ferguson (Fermanagh).

Kevin Conneely Cavan All -Star Lory Meagher 2018. Congratulations.

I want to thank the Senior Hurlers for their commintment and dedication to this year’s campaign. Too often we hear critism that they are only in it for the travelling and the gear. This bunch of players didnt claim for their travelling and got limited gear. This showed me and my fellow County officers that they were in it for the right reasons. We are not that far away from the teams in our group and I wish them well in 2019. Thanks to the Management team of Michael Carr, Bricker Wall, Tomas Smith, Daithi Neary, Brian Gaffney, Saoirse Fay and Niall McKiernan for their work with the team.

CELTIC CHALLENGE MATCH REPORTS

Rd 2 Louth 1-11 Cavan 0-8 Wed 9th May Edwin Carolan Park, Mullagh

Cavan opened their Celtic Challenge campaign against Louth in Mullagh in round 2 after round one was postponed last week until later in May. Played in almost perfect conditions, this was a competitive game up to the final quarter with the Louth lads finishing stronger to run out six point winners.Louth tallies-man Sean Kerrisk opened the scoring after two minutes with a free quickly followed by a James Smith free to equalise. Both sides exchanged scores to leave the visitors 0-4 to 0-3 ahead after eighteen minutes with Louth points from Jack Tobin (2) & Sean Kerrisk. The Cavan scores came from Cootehill duo Conor Shalvey and Brandon McGerty. Cavan then had their best period of the game scoring four unanswered points for the remainder of the half from James Smith (3) and Philip McCabe to put Cavan three up at the break, 0-7 to 0-4.The only green flag of the game was raised when Sean Kerrisk netted early in the second half to level the game. Louth would dominate the remainder of the half scoring seven points to Cavan’s one. The Cavan lads battled throughout led by Conor Masterson in defence who was suburb and deservedly received the ‘Best & Fairest’ award by the match referee. Ross O’Gorman created a spark in front of goal when moved into the attack but the Cavan lads just couldn’t convert their chances. For Louth, Sean Kerrisk, T.J. Doheny and Conor Quigley all impressed with the latter picking up the ‘Best & Fairest’ award for the visitors.

Full Time Score Cavan: 0-8(8) Louth 1-11(14).

Scorers for Cavan: James Smith (0-5, 4f), Conor Shalvey, Brandon McGerty, Philip McCabe (0-1 each).

Scorers for Louth: Sean Kerrisk (1-6, 4f), TJ Doheny (0-2), Jack Tobin (0-2), Ben Goss Kieran (0-1).

CAVAN: Ross O’Gorman (Annalee Gaels), Fionn Fleming (St. Feilims), Jamie Masterson (Ballymachugh), Dwayne Mulvey (Ballymachugh), Sean McMahon (Cootehill Celtic), Conor Masterson (Ballymachugh), Cian Farrelly (Cootehill Celtic), James Smith (St. Feilims), Philip McCabe (Cootehill Celtic), Brandon McGerty (Cootehill Celtic), Conor Smith (Annalee Gaels), Odhran Keating (St. Feilims), Conor Shalvey (Cootehill Celtic), Cormac Smith (Annalee Gaels), Gary Tully (Annalee Gaels), Tadgh Larkin (Ballymachugh), Cian Smith (Cootehill Celtic), Colin McCauley (Cootehill Celtic), Conor Bannon (Cootehill Celtic), Caelum Faughnan (Cootehill Celtic), Declan Mernagh (East Cavan Gaels), Gavin Fitzpatrick (Cootehill Celtic), David Emmo (Annalee Gaels), Morgan Hall (Cootehill Celtic), Aaron Crowe (Cootehill Celtic), Conor Harten (Ballymachugh), Dylan Greenan (Annalee Gaels), Kian Donohoe (Cootehill Celtic).

LOUTH: Jay Hughes (St Fechins), Craig Callan (Naomh Moninne), Conor Quigley (Knockbridge), Neil Boylan (St Fechins), Kyle Rafferty (Naomh Moninne), Eoghan Ryan (St Fechins), Ciaran Brennan (St Fechins), TJ Doheny (St Kevins), Ben Goss Kieran (Knockbridge), Michael Belton (Knockbridge), Sean Kerrisk (St Fechins), Seamus Birch (Mattock Rangers), Josh Murtagh (St Fechins), Jack Tobin (Mattock Rangers), Tommy Metcalfe (Mattock Rangers).

Best & Fairest: Louth: Conor Quigley, Cavan: Conor Masterson.

Rd 3 Cavan 3-11 Longford 3-10 Wed 17th May Devine Park, Edgeworthstown.

Cavan U17 hurlers travelled to Devine Park, Edgeworthstown on Wednesday last to take on Longford in their second Celtic Challenge game. Played in glorious sunshine, a perfect evening for hurling, this was a competitive game throughout even though the visitors dominated on the scoreboard for the first half and led by eight midway through the second. Cavan opened the scoring through Cian Farrelly and Conor Masterson with points. Both sides were guilty of some wayward shooting throughout. Cavan were getting the upper hand in possession and three points from James Smith and two more from Cian Farrelly to Longford’s three from Donal Sheahan, Conor Leonard and Tiernan Hussey left Cavan 0-7 to 0-3 up after 20 minutes. Philip McCabe then got on the scoresheet for Cavan before sharpshooter Cian Farrelly then raised a green flag and the Cavan lads were well in control. Two Longford scores and one for Conor Masterson left the half time score in favour of the visitors 1-9 to 0-5.Longford managed by their recently appointed HDA Seamus Hughes (Cootehill Celtic native and former senior hurling selector) made a few changes and started to get a foothold on the game which reflected on the scoreboard. They tagged on three points before James Smith notched 1-1 in a minute to keep the Breffni lads in control. In the final quarter, goals became the norm as the home side scored three through John Murray and Tiernan Hussey (2). However, a further Cavan goal from Cian Farrelly kept Mark Hayes’s lads in front at the final whistle by the narrowest margin in an epic second half.

Full time: Cavan 3-11 Longford 3-10.

Scorers for Cavan: Cian Farrelly (2-3), James Smith (1-5, 3f), Conor Masterson (0-2), Philip McCabe (0-1).

Scorers for Longford: Tiernan Hussey (2-1), John Murray (1-0), Conor Leonard (0-3), Dean Wicks (0-2), Donal Sheahan (0-1).

CAVAN: Conor Smith (Annalee Gaels), Conor Harten (Ballymachugh), Jamie Masterson (Ballymachugh), Dwayne Mulvey (Ballymachugh), Sean McMahon (Cootehill Celtic), Ross O’Gorman (Annalee Gaels), Cian Smith (Cootehill Celtic), Brandon McGerty (Cootehill Celtic), Philip McCabe (Cootehill Celtic), James Smith (St. Feilims), Conor Masterson (Ballymachugh), Cormac Smith (Annalee Gaels), Tadgh Larkin (Ballymachugh), Cian Farrelly (Cootehill Celtic), Gary Tully (Annalee Gaels), Fionn Fleming (St. Feilims), Odhran Keating (St. Feilims), Conor Shalvey (Cootehill Celtic), Colin McCauley (Cootehill Celtic), Conor Bannon (Cootehill Celtic), Caelum Faughnan (Cootehill Celtic), Declan Mernagh (East Cavan Gaels), Gavin Fitzpatrick (Cootehill Celtic), David Emmo (Annalee Gaels), Morgan Hall (Cootehill Celtic), Aaron Crowe (Cootehill Celtic), Dylan Greenan (Annalee Gaels), Kian Donohoe (Cootehill Celtic).

LONGFORD: Adam Connaughton, Jack Linnane, Shane Courtney, Jordan Kelly, Adam Halpin, Conor Leonard, Pearse McNally, Dean Wicks, Diarmuid Kelly, Donal Sheahan, Tiernan Hussey, William Stewart, John Murray, Evan Hogan, Jason McDermott, Kieran Hussey

Best & Fairest Award: Cavan: Conor Smith.

Rd 4 Cavan: 5-16(31) Monaghan: 2-7(13) Kingspan Breffni 3G 23rd May 2018

Cavan dominated this game from start to finish played in Kingspan Breffni 3G on Wednesday evening. Aided by the return of U17 footballers Eoin Clarke and Brían O’Rourke, Cavan we’re stronger in most positions on the field. Cavan were 1-6 in front before Monaghan registered their first score after twenty minutes, James Smith netting the Cavan goal. Cian Farrelly would also find the net shortly afterwards. Another four points left Cavan leading 2-10 to 1-2 at the break, Shane Slevin raising the green flag for Monaghan. The visitors rallied and would score 1-5 in the second half, Conal McHugh netting. The Breffni lads kept the scoreboard ticking and would score three goals through Eoin Clarke, Conor Masterson and Jamie Masterson. Another six points ensured the Cavan lads had this game well in control. Eoin Clarke was outstanding and picked up the Best & Fairest Award. Unfortunately, this was the only game Eoin would play due to football commitments.

Scorers for Cavan: James Smith (1-5, 4f), Eoin Clarke (1-4, 1f), Cian Farrelly (1-2), Conor Masterson (1-1), Jamie Masterson (1-1), Conor Shalvey, Cian Smith, Odhran Keating (0-1 each).

Scorers for Monaghan: Mikey Carville (0-4, 3f), Shane Slevin (1-0), Conal McHugh (1-0), David Irwin, Carl McMeel, James Slevin (0-1 each).

CAVAN: Cormac Smith (Annalee Gaels), Conor Harten (Ballymachugh), Brían O’Rourke (Annalee Gaels), Dwayne Mulvey (Ballymachugh), Sean McMahon (Cootehill Celtic), Jamie Masterson (Ballymachugh), Cian Smith (Cootehill Celtic), Philip McCabe (Cootehill Celtic), Conor Masterson (Ballymachugh), James Smith (St. Feilims), Eoin Clarke (Annalee Gaels), Conor Smith (Annalee Gaels), Conor Shalvey (Cootehill Celtic), Cian Farrelly (Cootehill Celtic), Brandon McGerty (Cootehill Celtic), Odhran Keating (St Feilims), Ross O’ Gorman (Annalee Gaels), Tadhg Larkin (Ballymachugh), Gary Tully (Annalee Gaels), Fionn Fleming (St. Feilims), Colin McCauley (Cootehill Celtic), Conor Bannon (Cootehill Celtic), Caelum Faughnan (Cootehill Celtic), Joshua McKiernan (), Cillian Boyle (Cootehill Celtic), Declan Mernagh (East Cavan Gaels), Gavin Fitzpatrick (Cootehill Celtic), David Emmo (Annalee Gaels), Morgan Hall (Cootehill Celtic), Aaron Crowe (Cootehill Celtic), Dylan Greenan (Annalee Gaels), Kian Donohoe (Cootehill Celtic).

Best & Fairest Award: Eoin Clarke.

Rd 1 Cavan: 2-4 Leitrim: 3-19 Páirc na gCead Ulagh, Ballyconnell 30th May

Cavan U17 hurlers hosted neighbours Leitrim last Wednesday evening for their final group game of the Celtic Challenge. Played in perfect conditions in a sun drenched Ballyconnell. Having defeated Monaghan the previous week, Cavan came into this game with two wins and a loss.Leitrim who remain unbeaten proved too strong and scored freely throughout while the Cavan boys worked hard found scores hard to come by. Leitrim opened the scoring with a Sean O’Riordan point. Leitrim would shoot three further points from Sean O’Riordan who was outstanding throughout and Cormac Kane (2) before Cian Farrelly opened Cavan’s tally with a point on nine minutes. Three further points from Sean O’Riordan and Shane Mallon (2) saw the visitors open a six point lead after fifteen minutes. A great goal from James Smith narrowed the gap but Leitrim finished the half strongly and two goals from Liam Phelan secured a ten point interval lead for the visitors, Cavan 1-1 Leitrim 2- 8.Leitrims dominance continued in the second half and would score 1-6 in the third quarter. Cavan kept working hard and Conor Masterson netted in the twenty first minute. Further points from James Smith (2) and Ross O’Gorman saw the hosts out score their opponents in the final quarter. Leitrim impressed throughout with their greater skill and strength. Cavan were missing a few regulars and it is a young side with most underage for this competition again next year.Cavan now wait to find out their opponents in the playoffs as a number of outstanding games are played this week. Playoff games are due to take place on 16th June with the winners progressing to the semi finals.

Scorers for Cavan: James Smith (1-2, 2f), Conor Masterson (1-0), Cian Farrelly (0-1), Ross O’Gorman (0-1).

Scorers for Leitrim: Sean O’Riordan (0-8, 2f), Shane Mallon (1-5), Liam Phelan (2-1), Cormac Kane (0-2), Fergal McLoughlin (0-1), Padraig Kane (0-1), Shane Crowe (0-1).

CAVAN: Cormac Smith (Annalee Gaels), Odhran Keating (St Feilims), Jamie Masterson (Ballymachugh), Dwayne Mulvey (Ballymachugh), Sean McMahon (Cootehill Celtic), Ross O’Gorman (Annalee Gaels), Brandon McGerty (Cootehill Celtic), Philip McCabe (Cootehill Celtic), James Smith (St. Feilims), Conor Masterson (Ballymachugh), Conor Smith (Annalee Gaels), Tadgh Larkin (Ballymachugh), Cian Farrelly (Cootehill Celtic), Gary Tully (Annalee Gaels), Fionn Fleming (St. Feilims), Conor Shalvey (Cootehill Celtic), Colin McCauley (Cootehill Celtic), Conor Bannon (Cootehill Celtic), Caelum Faughnan (Cootehill Celtic), Joshua McKiernan (Belturbet), Cillian Boyle (Cootehill Celtic), Declan Mernagh (East Cavan Gaels), Gavin Fitzpatrick (Cootehill Celtic), David Emmo (Annalee Gaels), Morgan Hall (Cootehill Celtic), Aaron Crowe (Cootehill Celtic), Dylan Greenan (Annalee Gaels), Kian Donohoe (Cootehill Celtic), Conor Harten (Ballymachugh), Cian Smith (Cootehill Celtic).

LEITRIM: Paul Lenihan, Ruairi King, Liam Taylor, Brian King, Shane Crowe, Shane Rynn, Diarmuid Kellegher, Liam Phelan, Conor Hackett, Sean O’Riordan, Shane Mallon, Michael O’Brien, Cormac Kane, Oisin Niblock, Cian Farry, Padraig Kane, Ashley Maizya, Kieran Reen, Fergal McLoughlin, Francis Shanley, Niall Crowe.

Best & Fairest Award: Cavan - Sean McMahon Leitrim - Michael O’Brien

Referee: John Doyle.

Cavan v Leitrim in Ballyconnell

Quarter Final Cavan 1-7 Mayo 5-11 Carrick On Shannon 16th June

Cavan faced a strong Mayo side in the Celtic Challenge quarter final in Carrick on Shannon on Saturday afternoon. Mayo were quickly out of the blocks and had 2-5 registered by the quarter hour mark, Rory Gallagher and Kevin Kenneally getting the goals. Cavan grew into the game and would score 1-4 in the second quarter. James Smith freed after 15 minutes quickly followed by Conor Smith from play. James Smith who impressed from placed balls throughout the competition made no mistake with a penalty in between two frees to leave it 3- 6 to 1-4 at the break in favour of Mayo.The Mayo lads continued to dominate the second half scoring 2-5 to Cavan’s 0-3, James Smith with all three. The Cavan lads tried to the end but Mayo were stronger and progressed to the semi final. Philip McCabe impressed throughout with his batting work rate picked up the Best & Fairest award.This competition continues to go from strength to strength and was an outstanding success one again. It gives meaningful games against similar standard opposition in the group stages in particular with every county taking part.

Scorers for Cavan: James Smith (1-6, Pen, 5f), Conor Smith (0-1).

Scorers for Mayo: Kevin Keneally (3-6, 2 Pen, 1f), Luke Connor (1-2), Rory Gallagher (1-0), Oisin Greally (0- 2, 1f), Mark Gibbons (0-1).

CAVAN: Cormac Smith (Annalee Gaels), Conor Harten (Ballymachugh), Odhran Keating (St Feilims), Dwayne Mulvey (Ballymachugh), Sean McMahon (Cootehill Celtic), Jamie Masterson (Ballymachugh), Cian Smith (Cootehill Celtic), Ross O’Gorman (Annalee Gaels), Conor Masterson (Ballymachugh), Brandon McGerty (Cootehill Celtic), Philip McCabe (Cootehill Celtic), Conor Smith (Annalee Gaels), Kian Donohoe (Cootehill Celtic), Cian Farrelly (Cootehill Celtic), James Smith (St. Feilims), Tadgh Larkin (Ballymachugh), Gary Tully (Annalee Gaels), Fionn Fleming (St. Feilims), Conor Shalvey (Cootehill Celtic), Colin McCauley (Cootehill Celtic), Conor Bannon (Cootehill Celtic), Caelum Faughnan (Cootehill Celtic), Joshua McKiernan (Belturbet), Cillian Boyle (Cootehill Celtic), Declan Mernagh (East Cavan Gaels), Gavin Fitzpatrick (Cootehill Celtic), David Emmo (Annalee Gaels), Morgan Hall (Cootehill Celtic), Aaron Crowe (Cootehill Celtic), Dylan Greenan (Annalee Gaels).

MAYO: Josh Boles, Tom Rushe, Michael Grimes, Rory Haran, Evan Heraty, Danny Hill, Evan Conboy, Oisin Greally, Paddy Dozio, Mark Gibbons, Shane Morrisroe, Luke Connor, Mark O’Grady, Kevin Kenneally, Rory Gallagher.

Best & Fairest Award: Philip McCabe

Mayo v Cavan in Carrick on Shannon.

A big thank you to Mark Hayes, Rossa Gaffney, Gearoid Reilly, Keith Greene, Brian Gaffney for your commintment to these young hurlers.

Rounders:

Erne Eagles, All -Ireland champions. Dympna Reilly Congratulations to Erne Eagles on winning the All-Ireland title in 2018.

It was also a sad year for with the untimely death of Dympna Reilly, Mullahoran. A five time All star player who played in 2 exhibition games on All Ireland final day, Dympna will be sadly missed by all involved in the G.A.A.

CAVAN RESULTS 2018

Bank of Ireland Dr McKenna Cup Rd 1 Cavan 0-15 St Mary's 0-12 Rd 2 Antrim 4-10 Cavan 2-14 Rd 3 Cavan 0-7 Tyrone 2-22

Allianz Football League Div 2 Rd 1 Clare 1-12 Cavan 2-9 Rd 2 Cavan 3-17 Louth 0-13 Rd 3 Cavan 2-14 Meath 1-12 Rd 4 Cork 0-11 Cavan 0-14 Rd 5 Cavan 0-17 Down 0-14 Rd 6 Roscommon 0-15 Cavan 0-13 Rd 7 Cavan 0-17 Tipperary 2-10 Final: Cavan 4-12 Roscommon 4-16

Ulster SFC Rd 1 Donegal 2-20 Cavan 1-15

All Ireland Qualifiers Rd 1 Wicklow 1-5 Cavan 2-16 Rd 2 Cavan 1-14 Down 0-15 Rd 3 Cavan 1-12 Tyrone 0-18

Ulster U20 Football Championship Rd 1 Donegal 2-21 Cavan 0-10 Ulster U17 Football Lge Fri 9-3-18 Rd 1 Down 1-14 Cavan 1-10 Wed 21-3-18 Rd 2 Monaghan 0-10 Cavan 0-4 Sat 24-3-18 Rd 3 Cavan 0-7 Armagh 2-11 Sat 7-4-18 Shield Semi Final Derry 2-11 Cavan 0-13

Ulster U17 Football Championship Sat 28-4-18 Rd 1 Cavan 0-18 Derry 1-14 AET Sat 12-5-18 Rd 2 Cavan 2-9 Fermanagh 1-7 Sun 1-7-18 Semi Final Cavan 2-4 Monaghan 2-16

Allianz Hurling League Div 3B Cavan 0-4 Sligo 2-19 Lancashire 2-18 Cavan 1-12 Cavan 3-8 Fermanagh 0-16 Leitrim 6-21 Cavan 3-7

Lory Meagher Cup Rd 1 Fermanagh 1-19 Cavan 2-16 Rd 2 Cavan 3-9 Lancashire 2-24 Rd 3 Sligo 0-15 Cavan 4-15

Celtic Challenge U17 Rd 1 Leitrim 3-19 Cavan 2-4 Rd 2 Louth 1-11 Cavan 0-8 Rd 3 Longford 3-10 Cavan 3-11 Rd 4 Cavan 5-16 Monaghan 2-7 Corn Michael Feery Qtr Final Cavan 1-7 Mayo 5-11

Gerry Reilly U16 Football Tournament Rd 1 Cavan 5-18 Longford 3-6 Rd 2 Cavan 4-12 Westmeath 0-7 Qtr Final Cavan 6-15 Dublin 1-17 Semi Final Cavan 1-20 Longford 1-14 Final Cavan 1-13 Meath 2-14

Hotel Kilmore Senior Football Championship 2018.

I think this was one of the best championship in years, as it was for all the championships. All games up to the final were played in Club grounds which added a greater atmosphere to games.

Castlerahan finally won their first Senior Championship after losing the previous three. Congratulations and thanks to Castlerahan for contributing to a fantastic final and thanks also to a very young, talented, Crosserlough side, who also contributated greatly to the occasion. We had an attendance of over 8000, which was the largest attendance at any County Football final in Ireland and we only had one game on the day. If the product is good, the crowds will come.

Sean Brady, Castlerahan won the man of the match award.

Castlerahan lost to Coleraine in the Ulster Club competition. Hotel Kilmore Senior Championship - Results 2018

Date Round Goal Point Goal Point 10/08/2018 Rd 1 Killygarry GAA Club 3 11 Cavan Gaels 1 16 11/08/2018 Rd 1 Gowna 3 13 Ballinagh GAA 0 14 11/08/2018 Rd 1 Castlerahan GAA 2 14 Cootehill Celtic GAA 1 11 12/08/2018 Rd 1 Ramor United 2 12 Lacken GAA 3 9 12/08/2018 Rd 1 Kingscourt Stars 3 8 Lavey 0 14 12/08/2018 Rd 1 Crosserlough 3 18 Searcóg/Shercock 1 10 17/08/2018 Rd 2 Cavan Gaels 1 12 Castlerahan GAA 1 12 18/08/2018 Rd 2 Lavey 2 17 Ballinagh GAA 3 7 18/08/2018 Rd 2 Ramor United 0 17 Killygarry GAA Club 1 11 18/08/2018 Rd 2 Searcóg/Shercock 0 9 Gowna 0 9 19/08/2018 Rd 2 Kingscourt Stars 2 8 Lacken GAA 1 14 19/08/2018 Rd 2 Cootehill Celtic GAA 1 12 Crosserlough 1 11 31/08/2018 Rd 3 Kingscourt Stars 2 9 Searcóg/Shercock 0 8 01/09/2018 Rd 3 Crosserlough 3 16 Ballinagh GAA 3 11 01/09/2018 Rd 3 Lavey 1 11 Killygarry GAA Club 1 11 01/09/2018 Rd 3 Cavan Gaels 1 11 Gowna 0 14 01/09/2018 Rd 3 Castlerahan GAA 2 16 Ramor United 3 9 01/09/2018 Rd 3 Cootehill Celtic GAA 0 4 Lacken GAA 0 7 09/09/2018 Rd 4 Killygarry GAA Club 2 14 Cootehill Celtic GAA 5 9 09/09/2018 Rd 4 Kingscourt Stars 0 13 Crosserlough 2 11 09/09/2018 Rd 4 Cavan Gaels 4 19 Lacken GAA 0 7 09/09/2018 Rd 4 Gowna 1 12 Ramor United 1 12 09/09/2018 Rd 4 Searcóg/Shercock 0 9 Lavey 0 12 09/09/2018 Rd 4 Castlerahan GAA 0 18 Ballinagh GAA 3 11 15/09/2018 Quarter Final Castlerahan GAA 0 12 Kingscourt Stars 0 7 15/09/2018 Quarter Final Lavey 0 10 Lacken GAA 0 10 16/09/2018 Quarter Final Crosserlough 2 17 Ramor United 2 14 16/09/2018 Quarter Final Gowna 2 13 Cavan Gaels 0 15 21/09/2018 Relegation Payoff Game A Cootehill Celtic GAA 1 8 Searcóg/Shercock 1 9 23/09/2018 Quarter Final Replay Lacken GAA 1 13 Lavey 2 12 23/09/2018 Relegation Playoff Game B Killygarry GAA Club 1 20 Ballinagh GAA 1 8 29/09/2018 Relegation Playoff Game C Cootehill Celtic GAA 2 15 Ballinagh GAA 2 10 06/10/2018 Semi Final Gowna 1 8 Crosserlough 0 11 07/10/2018 Semi Final Lavey 0 12 Castlerahan GAA 0 12 13/10/2018 Semi Final Replay Lavey 1 16 Castlerahan GAA 1 19 13/10/2018 Semi Final Replay Crosserlough 0 11 Gowna 1 6 21/10/2018 Final Castlerahan GAA 2 11 Crosserlough 1 13 Hotel Kilmore Intermediate Football Championship 2018

Congratulations to Mullahoran on winning the Intermediate Championship. I suppose they were favourites from the start and proved the punters correct. Cuchulainns put it up to them for a while but experiance told and they won handsomely in the end.

Cormac O’Reilly, Mullahoran won the man of the match award.

They played Bredagh of Down in the Ulster Club Quarter Final and recorded a great win after extra time. Next up was St. Enda's, Banagher in the Semi Final and following 30 Minutes of extra time, recorded an historic win through a free taking competition, as per the new finish on the day protocol. They played Naomh Eanna in the Ulster final and gave a good account of themselves but were beaten on the day. Congratulations on a great year. Hotel Kilmore Intermediate Championship - Results 2018

Date Round Goal Point Away Team Goal Point 03/08/2018 Rd 1 Arva 5 16 Drumgoon 1 9 03/08/2018 Rd 1 St Mary's GAA, Swanlinbar 1 14 Redhills 4 20 04/08/2018 Rd 1 3 5 Mullahoran GFC 1 14 05/08/2018 Rd 1 Ballymachugh 0 10 Laragh Utd 2 17 05/08/2018 Rd 1 Bailieborough 1 6 Butlersbridge G.A.A 1 12 05/08/2018 Rd 1 Belturbet Rory O'Moores 0 9 Ballyhaise 1 12 05/08/2018 Rd 1 CLG Cuchulainn 3 14 Cornafean 2 12 10/08/2018 Rd 2 Bailieborough 3 7 Mullahoran GFC 1 12 11/08/2018 Rd 2 Drumgoon 2 11 Ballymachugh 3 10 11/08/2018 Rd 2 Belturbet Rory O'Moores 2 11 Killeshandra 3 3 12/08/2018 Rd 2 St Mary's GAA, Swanlinbar 3 11 Arva 3 14 12/08/2018 Rd 2 Ballyhaise 0 12 Cornafean 0 12 12/08/2018 Rd 2 Butlersbridge G.A.A 1 12 CLG Cuchulainn 5 14 12/08/2018 Rd 2 Laragh Utd 2 12 Redhills 1 12 24/08/2018 Rd 3 Bailieborough 2 6 Arva 1 15 25/08/2018 Rd 3 St Mary's GAA, Swanlinbar 0 10 Butlersbridge G.A.A 1 13 26/08/2018 Rd 3 Ballymachugh 1 7 Mullahoran GFC 1 13 26/08/2018 Rd 3 Ballyhaise 0 11 Drumgoon 1 13 26/08/2018 Rd 3 CLG Cuchulainn 0 12 Laragh Utd 0 13 26/08/2018 Rd 3 Redhills 1 8 Belturbet Rory O'Moores 1 12 26/08/2018 Rd 3 Cornafean 1 10 Killeshandra 2 12 08/09/2018 Rd 4 Killeshandra 2 10 Redhills 2 6 08/09/2018 Rd 4 Arva 1 16 Laragh Utd 2 16 08/09/2018 Rd 4 Ballymachugh 1 7 Belturbet Rory O'Moores 1 10 08/09/2018 Rd 4 Cornafean 2 5 Bailieborough 2 9 08/09/2018 Rd 4 St Mary's GAA, Swanlinbar 1 2 Mullahoran GFC 1 11 08/09/2018 Rd 4 Drumgoon 0 11 Butlersbridge G.A.A 0 9 08/09/2018 Rd 4 Ballyhaise 0 12 CLG Cuchulainn 1 10 14/09/2018 Quarter Final Laragh Utd 1 11 Bailieborough 3 5 14/09/2018 Quarter Final Arva 0 14 Butlersbridge G.A.A 1 13 15/09/2018 Quarter Final Mullahoran GFC 1 13 Belturbet Rory O'Moores 1 13 16/09/2018 Quarter Final CLG Cuchulainn 0 14 Killeshandra 1 10 21/09/2018 Relegation Playoff B Ballyhaise 0 13 Cornafean 1 11 22/09/2018 Quarter Final Replay Belturbet Rory O'Moores 0 12 Mullahoran GFC 2 13 22/09/2018 Quarter Final Replay Bailieborough 1 10 Laragh Utd 2 14 22/09/2018 Relegation Playoff A Drumgoon 4 11 St Mary's GAA, Swanlinbar 3 18 23/09/2018 Relegation Playoff C Redhills 1 4 Ballymachugh 4 11 28/09/2018 Relegation Playoff Game D Drumgoon 2 10 Ballyhaise 1 9 29/09/2018 Semi Final Mullahoran GFC 2 12 Butlersbridge G.A.A 1 6 29/09/2018 Semi Final CLG Cuchulainn 2 9 Laragh Utd 0 13 07/10/2018 Relegation Playoff Game E Redhills 0 4 Ballyhaise 0 9 14/10/2018 Final CLG Cuchulainn 0 8 Mullahoran GFC 2 16

Cully's Craft Bakery Junior Football Championship 2018

Congratulations to Drumlane on winning the Junior Championship after a thrilling replay in Cootehill.

Ryan Connolly, Drumlane, won the Man of the Match award.

They played Emyvale of Monaghan in the Prelim Rd of the Ulster Junior Club Championship in Ballyconnell but were unsuccessful on the day.

Cully's Craft Bakery Junior Championship - Results 2018

Date Round Goal Point Goal Point 28/07/2018 Rd 1 Templeport St. Aidan's GAA 2 10 Drumalee 0 14 28/07/2018 Rd 1 Cnoc Bríde 3 9 Munterconnaught 2 10 28/07/2018 Rd 1 Killinkere CLG 5 14 Mountnugent 4 10 29/07/2018 Rd 1 Maghera MacFinns GFC 0 6 Drumlane 5 19 29/07/2018 Rd 1 Kildallan G.A.A. Club 0 18 Denn 3 20 29/07/2018 Rd 1 Corlough 1 8 Shannon Gaels 2 14 03/08/2018 Rd 2 Munterconnaught 2 13 Mountnugent 4 13 03/08/2018 Rd 2 Drumlane 1 12 Shannon Gaels 1 10 03/08/2018 Rd 2 Kildallan G.A.A. Club 0 14 Drumalee 1 16 04/08/2018 Rd 2 Drung 0 10 Denn 1 18 05/08/2018 Rd 2 Killinkere CLG 5 23 Kill Shamrocks GAA 1 10 05/08/2018 Rd 2 Corlough 1 18 Maghera MacFinns GFC 3 10 05/08/2018 Rd 2 Templeport St. Aidan's GAA 1 10 Cnoc Bríde 1 11 11/08/2018 Rd 1 Drung 1 10 Kill Shamrocks GAA 1 9 18/08/2018 Rd 3 Kildallan G.A.A. Club 1 11 Cnoc Bríde 0 10 18/08/2018 Rd 3 Kill Shamrocks GAA 3 14 Templeport St. Aidan's GAA 1 14 18/08/2018 Rd 3 Shannon Gaels 2 9 Killinkere CLG 3 9 19/08/2018 Rd 3 Denn 0 11 Drumlane 0 13 19/08/2018 Rd 3 Maghera MacFinns GFC 0 5 Drumalee 4 16 19/08/2018 Rd 3 Mountnugent 10 22 Corlough 1 4 19/08/2018 Rd 3 Munterconnaught 2 15 Drung 0 14 25/08/2018 Rd 4 Killinkere CLG 3 14 Cnoc Bríde 0 9 25/08/2018 Rd 4 Drung 4 8 Mountnugent 3 20 25/08/2018 Rd 4 Drumalee 0 13 Munterconnaught 2 8 25/08/2018 Rd 4 Drumlane 1 15 Kildallan G.A.A. Club 0 13 25/08/2018 Rd 4 Corlough 1 12 Templeport St. Aidan's GAA 2 16 25/08/2018 Rd 4 Kill Shamrocks GAA 0 14 Denn 0 15 25/08/2018 Rd 4 Shannon Gaels 4 23 Maghera MacFinns GFC 1 5 01/09/2018 Quarter Final Killinkere CLG 2 13 Munterconnaught 2 8 01/09/2018 Quarter Final Drumlane 0 16 Templeport St. Aidan's GAA 1 9 01/09/2018 Quarter Final Denn 2 16 Shannon Gaels 2 15 01/09/2018 Quarter Final Mountnugent 0 12 Drumalee 0 9 09/09/2018 Shield Prelim Rd Kill Shamrocks GAA 5 19 Maghera MacFinns GFC 2 8 16/09/2018 Semi Final Mountnugent 0 11 Drumlane 2 11 16/09/2018 Semi Final Denn 1 15 Killinkere CLG 3 12 22/09/2018 Shield Semi Final Cnoc Bríde 2 20 Kill Shamrocks GAA 1 9 23/09/2018 Shield Semi Final Kildallan G.A.A. Club 0 0 Drung 0 0 29/09/2018 Shield Final Drung 2 7 Cnoc Bríde 5 19 30/09/2018 Final Drumlane 0 7 Killinkere CLG 0 7 07/10/2018 Final Replay Drumlane 2 12 Killinkere CLG 0 13

Congratulations to the following winners:

Kiernan's Service Stations ACFL Division 1 - Castlerahan (Relegted - Cuchulainns and Arva)

Bradys (Arva) Volkswagen ACFL Division 2 - Not yet played

(Promoted - Mullahoran and Laragh Utd)

(Relegated - Drumalee and Ballymachugh)

Michael Fitzpatrick Architects Limited ACFL Division 3 - Killinkere

(Promoted - Killinkere and Drumlane)

Farnham Arms Hotel U17 Division 1 Championship - Oliver Plunketts McEvoys SuperValu U20 Division 1 Winners - Crosserlough

McEvoys SuperValu U20 Division 3 Winners - Kingscourt Farnham Arms Hotel U17 Division 1 Championship - Result 2018

Date Round Home Team Goal Point Away Team Goal Point 04/08/2018 Rd 1 Crosserlough 4 13 Sliabh Glah 1 12 25/07/2018 Rd 1 Drumloman Gaels 3 12 Lough Uachtar Gaels 4 11 24/07/2018 Rd 1 Dernacrieve Gaels 0 12 Drumlane 1 8 31/07/2018 Rd 2 Drumlane 0 11 Drumloman Gaels 3 12 31/07/2018 Rd 2 Sliabh Glah 0 12 Dernacrieve Gaels 2 4 30/07/2018 Rd 2 Oliver Plunkets 3 21 Crosserlough 3 4 09/08/2018 Rd 3 Drumloman Gaels 5 16 Sliabh Glah 4 6 09/08/2018 Rd 3 Lough Uachtar Gaels 2 11 Drumlane 1 8 09/08/2018 Rd 3 Dernacrieve Gaels 0 0 Oliver Plunkets 0 0 01/09/2018 Rd 4 Crosserlough 0 10 Dernacrieve Gaels 2 16 31/08/2018 Rd 4 Sliabh Glah 0 16 Lough Uachtar Gaels 1 10 15/08/2018 Rd 4 Oliver Plunkets 5 9 Drumloman Gaels 2 10 05/09/2018 Rd 5 Lough Uachtar Gaels 3 12 Oliver Plunkets 4 8 27/08/2018 Rd 5 Drumlane 1 7 Sliabh Glah 2 19 24/08/2018 Rd 5 Drumloman Gaels 5 19 Crosserlough 0 14 31/08/2018 Rd 6 Oliver Plunkets 6 18 Drumlane 2 8 28/08/2018 Rd 6 Crosserlough 2 6 Lough Uachtar Gaels 8 11 28/08/2018 Rd 6 Dernacrieve Gaels 2 8 Drumloman Gaels 3 6 08/09/2018 Rd 7 Lough Uachtar Gaels 4 10 Dernacrieve Gaels 6 13 08/09/2018 Rd 7 Sliabh Glah 0 0 Oliver Plunkets 0 0 07/09/2018 Rd 7 Drumlane 2 13 Crosserlough 4 6 23/09/2018 Semi Final Lough Uachtar Gaels 3 6 Sliabh Glah 0 7 23/09/2018 Semi Final Drumloman Gaels 3 10 Oliver Plunkets 5 12 29/09/2018 Final Lough Uachtar Gaels 1 8 Oliver Plunkets 4 14 Farnham Arms Hotel U17 Division 2 Championship - Southern Gaels Farnham Arms Hotel U17 Division 2 Championship - Result 2018

Date Round Home Team Goal Point Away Team Goal Point 10/07/2018 Rd 1 Southern Gaels 1 14 Ramor United 1 7 10/07/2018 Rd 1 Ballyhaise 9 19 Trinity Gaels 1 9 10/07/2018 Rd 1 Blackwater Gaels 2 9 CLG Cuchulainn 5 12 24/07/2018 Rd 2 Ramor United 0 8 Blackwater Gaels 5 14 24/07/2018 Rd 2 Bailieborough 0 5 Ballyhaise 10 12 23/07/2018 Rd 2 Trinity Gaels 2 11 Southern Gaels 2 14 02/08/2018 Rd 3 Blackwater Gaels 0 17 Trinity Gaels 1 9 31/07/2018 Rd 3 Southern Gaels 0 0 Bailieborough 0 0 31/07/2018 Rd 3 CLG Cuchulainn 2 14 Ramor United 2 7 11/09/2018 Rd 4 Ballyhaise 0 0 Southern Gaels 0 0 03/09/2018 Rd 4 Trinity Gaels 2 10 CLG Cuchulainn 1 10 01/09/2018 Rd 4 Bailieborough 3 10 Blackwater Gaels 3 12 23/08/2018 Rd 5 CLG Cuchulainn 4 23 Bailieborough 1 9 23/08/2018 Rd 5 Blackwater Gaels 1 9 Ballyhaise 5 13 22/08/2018 Rd 5 Ramor United 1 17 Trinity Gaels 3 14 28/08/2018 Rd 6 Bailieborough 1 14 Ramor United 3 8 28/08/2018 Rd 6 Southern Gaels 1 15 Blackwater Gaels 3 10 28/08/2018 Rd 6 Ballyhaise 1 8 CLG Cuchulainn 1 8 08/09/2018 Rd 7 Ramor United 0 0 Ballyhaise 0 0 08/09/2018 Rd 7 CLG Cuchulainn 0 17 Southern Gaels 0 3 08/09/2018 Rd 7 Trinity Gaels 4 19 Bailieborough 1 10 23/09/2018 Semi Final CLG Cuchulainn 1 5 Southern Gaels 2 12 22/09/2018 Semi Final Ballyhaise 4 13 Blackwater Gaels 0 9 29/09/2018 Final Ballyhaise 0 6 Southern Gaels 2 13

Farnham Arms Hotel U17 Division 3 Championship – Killinkere Farnham Arms Hotel U17 Division 3 Championship - Result 2018

Date Round Home Team Goal Point Away Team Goal Point 10/07/2018 Rd 1 Laragh Utd 4 18 Kingscourt Stars 1 3 10/07/2018 Rd 1 Templeport St. Aidan's GAA 10 14 Belturbet Rory O'Moores 3 2 10/07/2018 Rd 1 St Joseph's 6 8 Killinkere CLG 4 11 05/09/2018 Rd 2 Kingscourt Stars 2 7 St Joseph's 4 12 24/07/2018 Rd 2 Killinkere CLG 5 17 Templeport St. Aidan's GAA 3 10 24/07/2018 Rd 2 Drumgoon 2 12 Laragh Utd 4 9 31/07/2018 Rd 3 St Joseph's 6 10 Drumgoon 0 17 31/07/2018 Rd 3 Belturbet Rory O'Moores 1 14 Killinkere CLG 1 18 31/07/2018 Rd 3 Templeport St. Aidan's GAA 2 21 Kingscourt Stars 0 8 23/08/2018 Rd 4 Drumgoon 2 10 Templeport St. Aidan's GAA 3 11 18/08/2018 Rd 4 Kingscourt Stars 3 9 Belturbet Rory O'Moores 2 8 16/08/2018 Rd 4 Laragh Utd 3 13 St Joseph's 2 8 05/09/2018 Rd 5 Templeport St. Aidan's GAA 0 0 Laragh Utd 0 0 01/09/2018 Rd 5 Belturbet Rory O'Moores 0 0 Drumgoon 0 0 26/08/2018 Rd 5 Killinkere CLG 5 14 Kingscourt Stars 3 3 28/08/2018 Rd 6 Laragh Utd 1 18 Belturbet Rory O'Moores 4 8 28/08/2018 Rd 6 Drumgoon 4 10 Killinkere CLG 4 11 28/08/2018 Rd 6 St Joseph's 3 12 Templeport St. Aidan's GAA 3 13 08/09/2018 Rd 7 Belturbet Rory O'Moores 0 0 St Joseph's 0 0 08/09/2018 Rd 7 Kingscourt Stars 0 0 Drumgoon 0 0 08/09/2018 Rd 7 Killinkere CLG 0 0 Laragh Utd 0 0 22/09/2018 Semi Final Laragh Utd 5 19 St Joseph's 3 16 21/09/2018 Semi Final Killinkere CLG 5 10 Templeport St. Aidan's GAA 2 14 30/09/2018 Final Killinkere CLG 2 16 Laragh Utd 2 11 Farnham Arms Hotel U17 Division 4 Championship – Castlerahan

Farnham Arms Hotel U17 Division 4 Championship - Result 2018

Date Round Home Team Goal Point Away Team Goal Point 19/07/2018 Rd 1 Cnoc Bríde 0 0 Ballinagh GAA 0 0 10/07/2018 Rd 1 Castlerahan GAA 0 0 Kildallan G.A.A. Club 0 0 10/07/2018 Rd 1 Naomh Brid 0 0 Sliabh Glah 0 0 24/07/2018 Rd 2 Kildallan G.A.A. Club 0 0 Sliabh Glah 0 0 24/07/2018 Rd 2 Ballinagh GAA 3 10 Naomh Brid 6 10 23/07/2018 Rd 2 Castlerahan GAA 7 8 Cnoc Bríde 7 13 31/08/2018 Rd 3 Naomh Brid 0 0 Castlerahan GAA 0 0 18/08/2018 Rd 3 Cnoc Bríde 0 0 Kildallan G.A.A. Club 0 0 14/08/2018 Rd 3 Sliabh Glah 0 0 Ballinagh GAA 0 0 28/08/2018 Rd 4 Kildallan G.A.A. Club 1 16 Ballinagh GAA 1 6 28/08/2018 Rd 4 Cnoc Bríde 12 9 Naomh Brid 6 15 28/08/2018 Rd 4 Castlerahan GAA 0 0 Sliabh Glah 0 0 08/09/2018 Rd 5 Sliabh Glah 0 0 Cnoc Bríde 0 0 08/09/2018 Rd 5 Naomh Brid 0 0 Kildallan G.A.A. Club 0 0 07/09/2018 Rd 5 Ballinagh GAA 1 3 Castlerahan GAA 8 18 23/09/2018 Semi Final Castlerahan GAA 11 16 Naomh Brid 4 9 21/09/2018 Semi Final Kildallan G.A.A. Club 0 10 Cnoc Bríde 2 13 29/09/2018 Final Castlerahan GAA 4 17 Cnoc Bríde 3 6 Reserve ACFL Division 1 - Cavan Gaels

Reserve ACFL Division 2 – Ballinagh Reserve ACFL Division 3 – Knockbride

Reserve Championship Division 1 - Ramor Utd Reserve Championship Division 2 – Ballinagh

Reserve Championship Division 3 – Drumgoon Lakeside Manor U17 League Division 1 - Dernacrieve Gaels

Lakeside Manor U17 League Division 2 - Crosserlough Lakeside Manor U17 League Division 3 - Ramor Utd

Lakeside Manor U17 League Division 4 – Templeport Clubs

The Clubs are the lifeblood of the Association and I want to thank the clubs of the County for your continued good work in keeping the G.A.A. flag flying. This year in particular saw a lot of Championship games played in club grounds and thanks to all concerned for their help in getting them organised. I hope that this trend might continue next year. Are the Clubs and the County Board getting enough from each other? I feel at times a big disengagement between both. I would like to have more positive County Committee meetings and have a positive relationship with Clubs.

Kingpan Breffni

The decision to go ahead with the resurfacing of Kingspan Breffni was taken early in 2018. We received a Sports Capital grant of €150,000 for this project. We acknowledge this and thank the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport. Work commenced in June and was completed for the Intermediate Championship Final on October 14th. Kingspan Breffni, as was witnessed by all who attended the two championship Finals, is in superb condition and a venue we can all be very proud of. I wish thank Prunty Contracts for their excellent work. I wish to also thank Alan Traynor of Alan Traynor Consulting Ltd, Belturbet and Liam McElgunn for volunteering their time as engineers on the project. A big thanks to Kieran Callaghan and Kevin Reilly, who were a tremendous help to me throughout.

Media. I want to thank the Anglo Celt, Northern Sound and We are Cavan for their help in promoting, reporting and commentating on our games. I sometimes have difficulty with some of the broadcasts which don't always have all the facts to hand. I think it would serve us all a better if more dialogue took place to asertain the facts before broadcast.

Referees

I would like to thank all the Referees in Cavan for their participation in our games in 2018. Refereeing is becoming a more difficult job every year and we are now finding ourselves with a low number of referees and indeed we had to postpone some underage games due to referee availability. We have to recruit very hard in 2019 as a number of our referee will soon be of retiring age. Kevin Smith, Crosserlough, will chair a small committee to recruit more young referees.

Club Breifne

Paddy Sheanon, (Vice Chairman), Chairman of Club Breifne again worked hard to maintain the membership numbers in 2018. This was not an easy year, as Kingspan Breffni was closed, so a big push will be on in 2019.

Thanks to Michael O Reilly for his help also.

The Club Breffni Dublin committee again ran a successful Race Day in Puncherstown and they are already planning this event for 2019. I know they want to expand this but there is no space to do so. It's still a great day for Cavan people to network and enjoy the social occasion.

Peace IV

A big Thank you to Tom O’Reilly and Dermot McCabe for their work with the Peace IV Funding Project. A number of initiatives were organised throughout 2018 including a day trip to and International Musical Entertainment prior to the Intermediate Championship Final.

Entertainment at the Intermediate Final.

Committees:

The CCC as always is the busiest committee in the Board. I thank Gerry McKiernan Chairman, Angela Hamilton, Gary Robins and all the committee for their work throughout the year. It's a very challenging job, ensuring the smooth running of the fixture calendar and I think a greater understanding by the Clubs, into the complexities of the job, is needed.

CCC following the Championship Draw in Gowna: Barney Cully, Tom Moore, Ciaran Brady, Gerry McKiernan, Angela Hamilton, Gary Robins, Fergal Hartin

Hearings Committee

Thanks to Tommy McGibney Chairman, Kevin Reilly Secretary and the rest of the committee for their work over the past year. I think fewer cases are coming up each year so that’s a good sign. As usual each appeal got a fair hearing.

Youth Board

Orla, Brian and their committee worked very hard to ensure a smooth running of the Youth Board. I thank them for that in trying times. A special word of thanks to the Youth Board for their work in the Half Time draw. This is going from strength to strength and this is seen in the County Board accounts. Your job was difficult this year as I know games were postponed because of a shortage of Referees. I hope this doesen't happen in the coming year.

I want to thank my fellow officers for their contribution in 2018.

Gerry Brady, Chairman, is now entering his last year and I thank him for his leadership to all in Cavan GAA.

Thanks to Martin Cahill and Tom Moore, for their excellent stewardship of our finances. Tom Moore is stepping down due to the 5 Year Rule and I thank him sincerely for his tremendous work as Assistant Treasurer in that time. This year was a challenging year for Martin and his team, given the number of games at Club venues, but it was handled with the usual efficency.

Kieran Callaghan, Central Council Rep. Kieran continues to represent us at Croke Park level and is working very hard in his role as Chairman of Kingspan Breffni. This year also he, along with others, had a busy year with the championship being played outside Kingspan Breffni.

Thanks to Tom O’Reilly and Declan Woods for their continued good work in the Ulster Council.

Martin McGovern, Coaching Officer, has had a busy year in his new role. He has brought some of his own ideas to the table and I thank him for his efforts.

Anne Fortune, Children’s Officer, has done a great job in 2018 and the role is expanding every year. GDPR is now in place and will need to be followed up on by all.

Mark O Rourke, P.R.O, has worked very hard in his role in 2018 keeping us all updated on various events in the G.A.A. world. Personally, I thank him for his help and assistance to me in general. Thanks to all the PR committee, Colleen McCabe, Susan Brady, Greg Meehan, Barney Cully, Caoin McCabe, Rory Traynor and Peadar Soden for their work in 2018.

Paul Smith, Castlerahan, Breffni All Star Senior player of the year.

Senior Team Award

Killian Brady, Mullahoran, Breffni All star Intermediate player of the year.

Intermediate Team Award

Donal Monahan, Drumlane, Breffni All Star Junior player of the year.

Junior Team Award.

Kevin Conneely, Pearse Og, Breffni All Star Hurling player of the year.

Gearoid McKiernan, Swanlinbar, Club Breifne Senior County player of the year.

I.T. Committee

I'd like to thank our IT Officer Tommy McGibney for his continued work with clubs on registration and IT. Tommy has attended a number of meetings in Croke Park on behalf of the board and I thank him for this also.

Club Planning and Development Committee

Thanks to Michael Reynolds for his work with all clubs in 2018. Michael has chaired the Strategic Planning Committee and the plan should be ready in January.

Cultural Officer

Eugene Kiernan keeps the traditional needs of Cavan G.A.A. in good stead and thanks to him and the Scór Committee for their work in 2018. I hope Eugene and his committee can make strides in getting more Clubs involved at Junior and Senior Scór and hopefully more will come on board in 2019. Thanks to all the singers who performed the National Anthem. Cornafean, All Ireland Scor Quiz Champions.

John Keating, Gerry Soden, Peter Reilly and Kevin Smith form the rest of the management committee and I thank them for their contribution also.

Thanks to our Insurance Officer Hugh O Reilly for his continued good work.

Thanks to Tommy Reilly for his continued work with the Clubs and County teams.

I want to thank Dermot McCabe, Games Development Manager, for a good years work in implementing plans for Coaching and Games. He continues to apply best practice for our Youth and Games. He has some new ideas which should be accepted and implemented.

Thanks to our six coaches, Aidan McCabe, Andy McGovern, Jack Wharton, Dan Wharton, Chris Conroy and Nevin O’Donnell for their dedication and work with both clubs and schools in 2018.

Thanks to Keith Greene and Pauric Dowdall for their work on the promotion of Hurling.

Thanks to Peadar Soden and Jackie McPhillips for their work in the Coaching department.

I would like to thank other sub-committees for their contribution during the past year.

Management Committee,

Kingspan Breffni Committee,

Finance Committee,

Commercial Committee,

Referees Committee. Referees Administration Committee.

Health and Wellbeing.

Insurance officer.

Club Breifne.

Games Development Committee,

Information Technology Committee,

Communications Committee,

Scór Committee,

Cumann na mBunscol,

Secondary Schools Committee

Handball Board.

County Board Officers.

Sponsorship.

Our County Chairman puts great emphasis on all our Sponsors and he continually encourages GAA people to do business with our County and Club sponsors. We are continually trying to maintain our present Sponsors and also to attract new Sponsors. Thanks to the following:

Kingspan

Hotel Kilmore

Meadow View

Kiernans Service Stations

Michael Fitzpatrick, Architects

Farnham Arms Hotel

Lavey Inn

Wilton Waste Youth Board Sponsor

O Neills

Brady’s (Arva) Volkswagen

Cullys Craft Bakery Lakeside Manor Hotel

Streamline

Donnery Motors

Luna Bar/ Slieve Rossa

Clonarn Clover (OEgg)

Lakeland Dairies

Mc Evoy's, Super Valu, Virginia.

Dominic Smith Electrical

Argue's Londis, Cootehill

I want to thank the F.Á.S and Breffni Integrated workers for their great contribution in 2018.

With Kingspan Breffni undergoing major improvements, these workers got a lot of jobs done which has the park now looking its best. Thanks to Siobhan Finnegan, Catherine McGovern, Maureen Duffy and Catherine O’Reilly, Supervisors, for their help and co-operation in 2018.

Thanks to Seamus Galligan and all the caretakers for their continued contribution to the upkeep of the Stadium. Seamus treats Kingspan Breffni like his own and indeed its one of the finest grounds in Ireland.

I want to say a big thank you to the stewards in Kingspan Breffni and also at the 3G pitch. Thanks to Carmel O’Neill, Head Stewart and Philip Smith, Safety Officer, for their work with the stewards and also to Siobhan Dunne for the refreshments. Thanks also to the Denn Club for the smooth running of the car parking.

The Gardaí, under the leadership of Jimmy Coen and Damien Galligan, continue to liase with the Kingspan Breffni committee on traffic management, on big match days. Everyday is a new challenge and we are thankful for their help and co-operation. This year they helped in the traffic management at other venues in the county also.

Noel Burke and the Civil Defence, for their help and contribution to match days and this year especially for providing cover at other grounds during the Championship.

Eddie McDonald who keeps us up to date on the Scoreboard and is an integral part of match days in Kingspan Breffni.

Thanks to Eileen Clarke in the office for her work and for making my job that bit easier.

A big thank you to Angela Hamilton and Mark O’Rourke for their assistance in producing this report.

Finally thanks to my wife Bernie for her continued support and help.

Comhbhrón.

Like all years past, we lost loved ones in 2018 and I offer our sympathies to all bereaved families. Just to mention a few: Joe McManus, Lavey, County Minor Team 1940

Dan McCaffrey, Stradone, Cavan Senior Team 1952

Barry Hughes, former Bord Peil Chairman.

Jim Smith, County Minor 1950-51

Bridget Murtagh, Murtagh family Kingscourt, Kingspan.

Dympna Reilly, Mullahoran Rounders

John Sheridan, Senior team 1952

Kathleen Farrell Mother of Aoghan former Uachtairn

Ashling Renihan, Bailieboro, former Runaí Coill an Chollaigh

Ann Keating, Waterford mother of John Keating, CCC.

Noel Lynch, Crosserlough, father of Anne Fortune Childrens Officer.

Tony McCann, Templeport member of Hearings Committee

If I have left somebody out of this list, I apologise but it was not intentional.

Liam Mac Cába

Runaí McEvoy’s - Virginia

Dominic Smith - Electrical

DONNERY

FRESH TODAY

ARGUE’S

COOTEHILL Youth Board Report

After approximately 800 Youth Board fixtures the season was finally complete on the 13th November. This year 2018 was always going to be very challenging. The change of our age grades was going to be the biggest obstacle. This change affected every club in some way or other and obviously we all had positives views on it and we all had negative views on it too.

I would like to thank the Youth Board Committee for their time and commitment they give to underage football in Cavan – Thomas, Fergal, Dessie, Michael, Matt and Kathryn. To our Children’s Officer Anne Fortune for co-ordinating the half time draw and to all the volunteers from the Youth Board and others who help with this draw too. The Senior Board are always there to support us. Thanks to Gerry, Liam and especially Angela for their help and co-operation during the year. Our GDM Dermot McCabe and our Coaching Officer Martin McGovern were also just a phone call away when we needed them. Thanks to Seamus Galligan for all his work in helping us preparing for our finals.

Without our referees our games would not take place. Unfortunately this year we had to call of two games due to the lack of referees. I would hope this is a once off and I hope clubs encourage club members to take this position. Thanks to all the referees who travelled near and far for underage games. I would ask all clubs whether you are chairperson, secretary, management, coaches or water carrier to respect our referees. They are a vital role in our games.

Due to the re-development of Kingspan Breffni all our underage semi finals and finals were on club grounds. I thank the clubs who made their facilities available to us and compliment them on their grounds. I would like to thank clubs on their co-operation not to agree to play games on a Monday night. This is hurling night. I do appreciate this can prove difficult for clubs but it is necessary to promote hurling at under age level.

The season started on 3rd February with the Under 17 league. This competition definitely was the most challenging between the timing of the competition, county team, school team and amalgamations. The Under 15 league was next in March and it proved to be a lot less challenging. The Under 13 league was then complete before the June.

Then we were straight into the championship. The Under 15 proved most difficult then with Gaeltacht and holidays in July. This will have to be reviewed going forward for 2019. The Under 17 Championship then commenced and final competition was the Under 13 Championship which ended on 13th November.

We also ran in conjugation with Coaching and Games Under 11 games. These non competitive games proved very successful and more important were enjoyable for both players and management. I would like to thank Coaching and Games for their co-operation with this competition.

I thank you the clubs for your co-operation during the year especially the club chairperson and secretary. It is not always an easy role to take one but your hard work does not go unnoticed by members of the Youth Board. Thanks to all team managements and coaches for preparing teams for underage fixtures. Maybe results didn’t go your clubs way this year but look forward to 2019.

Congratuations to all Winners in 2018:

Under 17 League: Division 1 – Dernacrieve Gaels Division 2 – Crosserlough Division 3 – Ramor Utd Division 4 – Templeport

Under 15 League: Division 1 – Lough Oughter Gaels Division 2 – Cuchulainns Division 3 – Laragh Utd Division 4 – Naomh Brid Division 5 – Bailieborough

Under 13 League: Division 1 – Bailieborough Division 2 – Laragh Utd Division 3 – Killinkere Division 4 – Dernacrieve Gaels Division 5 – Kingscourt

Under 17 Championship: Division 1 – Oliver Plunketts Division 2 – Southern Gaels Division 3 – Killinkere Division 4 – Castlerahan

Under 15 Championship: Division 1 – Gowna Division 2 – Ballyhaise Division 3 – St Finbarr’s Division 4 – Knockbride Division 5 – Drumloman Gaels

Under 13 Championship: Division 1 – Bailieborough Division 2 – Gowna Division 3 – Butlersbridge Division 4 – Munterconnacht McFinns Division 5 – Bailieborough

I would like to finish off by wishing you, your family & your clubs a very happy & safe Christmas and New Year. Wishing you all a sporting 2019.

Is mise le meas

Brian Sugru Runai Vocational Schools Report 2018 2018 has seen another very busy and successful year for the Co Cavan Post Primary schools GAA competitions. We have renamed our competitions from Cavan Vocational schools to Cavan Post Primary Schools to better reflect our participating schools and in line with Croke park policy. Our upcoming finals are being held on the 12th,17th and 19th of December. All our schools are also competing under the same umbrella of Ulster Schools GAA: at different levels. The competitions got underway in the third week of September and have been in full swing since. At the time of writing all of the competitions are progressing well, with teams facing new opposition from neighbouring schools in Monagahan and Fermanagh. This has proved to be an exciting and very welcome development for all our players allowing them to test themselves against players from another county, which can only be a positive in their education as a developing footballer. We are promoting our games using the 'Twitter' social networking and all of our fixtures, results and photographs can be found on the Co Cavan Post Primary GAA Twitter account @CavanPPGAA and on the Ulster schools account @ulsterschools In our schools we have over 25 teachers giving up their time training and coaching . These teachers work with teams at lunchtimes and after school in order to promote our games. It is important to acknowledge the contribution these teachers are making in developing the talent available in our county and feel confident that our underage success is owing at least a small part to the work of our teachers; and will continue to do so in the future. Thanks to all clubs who allowed us to use their grounds during the year often at very short notice. Without the help of the clubs we would not be able to run our games. Hopefully, we are sending back your players with good experience and improved skills. The 3G pitch has also been a fantastic facility to use, and we thank the Co. Board for making it available for the schools to use, enabling us to fulfil all of our fixtures despite the often inclement weather. Thanks are also due to all the referees, linesmen and umpires who officiated at our games during the year. We acknowledge the work done by the Games development team and our visiting coaches who help out in our schools. They do a lot of good work in conjunction with our teachers and we appreciate their efforts. Thanks also to the county board for their continued support. We thank Cavan Institute for their support of our competitions and for organizing the very popular Cavan schools all star scheme. A trial day was held last December and 15 players were honoured with all star positions. There is a new format this year where a 7 a side blitz competition will be held on Thursday January 24TH involving teams from all the schools in cavan with the winners receiving special jersies Below is a list of the schools that became the Co Cavan School champions in the 2017-2018 school year in the various competitions, and represented Co Cavan in Ulster post primary competitions. U14A champions: St Aidans, Cootehill U14B champions: St Clares College U16 A champions: Bailieborough Community school U16 B champions: St Clares College Ballyjamesduff U18 A champions: St Clare’s College, Ballyjamesduff U 18 B champions: St Bricins Belturbet

James Sherry Chairman CCC Report to Convention – 2018

In 2018, from March 24th to December 16th, 675 games will have been fixed in Cavan at Adult Level, in Hurling and Football, completing another successful year in the running of our Club Fixtures.

Reserve Football overall continued its decline in 2018. The Reserve ACFL began on March 24th and ended on the 27th July, with 60 out of 171 Fixtures conceded. In the Championship, games began on 18thth July and were completed by the 23rd November. Conceded games in number were considerably less in the Championship but still 15%, 11 out of 73. Both Reserve Competitions, for the most part, were played at a very reasonable time of year and fixtures continued to be separate to those in the Senior ACFL, as requested and agreed by Clubs in 2016. Yet the number of conceded games continues to rise. Reviewing 2018, it is evident that Clubs are not properly researching numbers prior to entering teams in the Reserve Competitions. The opportunity to review entry to both League and Championship is given before each competition and Clubs must be sure going forward that they have the numbers. Looking ahead to 2019, there will be a penalty put in place for the conceding of Reserve Games. What form this will take is not yet known but it is too easy at present and little thought is given to the effect this has on the Clubs who are genuinely participating in our Reserve Competitions. Everyone can and must do better.

The ACFL began on 31st March and will end on 16th December with the ACFL Division 2 Final. Clubs requested at the start of 2018 that the ACFL would be completed by the start of the Championship. On July 28th, only 4 games out of 261 remained outstanding. This was largely due to agreement reached in March to move forward with an increased number of games without County Players. This agreement was not unanimous, and some Clubs would have been at a much greater disadvantage that others because of it, but if we are to look at what is best for all Players going forward and to strive for the ACFL to continue finishing prior to the Championship, this will have to continue, at the very least for the remaining 2 years, as was agreed.

The Championship in 2018 is one that will be talked about in our County for many years to come. It was the clear high light of the Club Football season, with the Senior Championship Final the best attended Football Final in the entire Country, and it did not disappoint. Our Championship began on July 28th and ended on Oct 21st. Some changes to the initial calendar were required, which was largely due to the availability of officials, and while we are reluctant to change dates on our Master Fixture Plan, it is sometimes unavoidable, and we appreciate the cooperation from the Clubs when it is necessary. Kingspan Breffni was closed from June for the resurfacing of the pitch which meant our Championship moved out to the Clubs for 2018, with the exception of the Intermediate and Senior Finals. While this change was somewhat forced, it proved to be hugely successful with commendable effort being made on the part of Clubs to host our Championship Fixtures in the manner they should be. Clubs also saw this as an opportunity to raise some always needed funds and we are delighted that it was beneficial to all parties. The change in venues also gave the CCC an opportunity to visit some of the Clubs to complete the Championship Draws, a first for us also. We were looked after extremely well by Mullahoran, Templeport, Gowna, Ballinagh, Laragh Utd and Drumalee and wish to thank all those involved for accommodating our committee in 2018

Looking back at the Football, the standard of games in this year’s Championship also, for the most part, were a subject of much praise for the duration of the competition. Such now is the competitiveness of all 3 Championship Competitions that we were treated to a replay in our Junior Final, 2 Quarter Final replays at Intermediate Level and a further 3 replays at Senior, including both Semi Finals. In the end, for those that were victorious, it was hard earned, leaving no doubt that all 3 Championships in 2018 were, overall, at a standard we should make every effort to achieve again in 2019 and beyond.

The Senior Hurling Championship saw 2 new entrants, with established East Cavan Gaels and newcomers Pearse Ogs join Mullahoran St. Joseph’s and Cootehill Celtic in the only competition in Adult Hurling during 2018. With the growing number of Clubs, it is hoped to add to competitive Hurling for all from 2019, which in turn may see a rise in Adult Teams in the future.

Overall in 2018, the positives, again, far out weighted the negatives. Our Competition Structures in ACFL and Championship are proving to be a success and we would be very much in favour of the previously agreed continuation of both in 2019. We will continue to work towards 31st October as the end of our season, with the U20 Championship the accepted exception. The number of games without County Players is to continue as agreed for 2019 but details will be clearly outlined to all Clubs again next year, prior to the start of competition.

With 2019 just around the corner, we ask again that Clubs look seriously at the number of Fixture Requests submitted. The volume of such requests doesn’t show any sign of reducing in number and the long list of reasons behind such requests is getting longer. The timing of such requests can also be problematic, and Clubs should remember that the earlier we have the information, the easier it is to accommodate. A few Weddings in 2018 were organised just 2 weeks before a fixture was due to take place…

As we complete another busy year on the field of play, the CCC wish to thank Chairman Gerry Brady, County Secretary Liam McCabe and all officers of Cavan County Board for their help and support throughout the year. Special thanks to Martin Cahill and Tom Moore, with whom we work closely, for their help and support throughout the Championships. Thanks also to Eileen in the office and Seamus and his team of staff in Kingspan Breffni who do so much to assist us during the year. The schedule of games may have been reduced but what Players, Officials and supporters were treated to on our return to Kingspan Breffni clearly shows the hard work that was done through out this year.

We would also like to sincerely thank all of our Referees for their continued commitment to the most difficult job within our association. We would like to thank Referees Administrator John Duffy for his assistance throughout the year, to Brian Crowe and Martin Brady for all they do to help and support our current panel of Referees and us on the CCC. Thanks also to the Referees Committee, chaired by Jimmy Galligan. Looking to the future, plans are now in motion for further recruitment of Referees in 2019 and this will be one of the most important projects undertaken by Cavan GAA in the year ahead. We encourage all Clubs to seriously look at identifying at least 1 person who is willing to go forward as an official. To the Clubs of Cavan, in what was an especially unique year, we sincerely thank you for all you have done to assist us in the competition of our Club competitions. A special word of thanks must go to all the Clubs who hosted our Championship Fixtures and set such a very high standard. The cooperation we asked for at the end of 2017 was there in abundance and we really appreciated the ease in which we got through all 119 games. Particular thanks must go to Cootehill Celtic and Kingscourt Stars, who hosted a number of very high-profile games, including 2 Junior Championship Finals and a number of Senior Championship Semi Finals, and did so in what can only be deemed as a professional manner. It has been requested for 2019 that we continue to use Club Venues for an increased number of Championship Fixtures and this will be given serious consideration in the months ahead. After this year, we can’t see any reason whatsoever that this can’t be the case. We wish to sincerely congratulate all Clubs on their successes in 2018 and eagerly look forward to what 2019 will bring.

I would like to say a special thank you to all the members of the CCC. To Aiden Rudden, John Keating, Tom Moore, Barney Cully, Fergal Hartin, Gary Robins and Angela Hamilton, who all work tirelessly to get our Leagues and Championships played, at all levels, throughout the year. It was a particularly busy year for our committee but very enjoyable as always, especially our off-site visits during the Championship! Finally, once again, a sincere thank you to all the Clubs for their cooperation in 2018. I hope you have a very Happy Christmas and a successful 2019, on and off the field of play.

Gearoid Mac Thiarnáin (Cathaoirleach) Choiste Cheannais na gComórtaistí Report of Hearings Committee to Convention 2018

The Hearings Committee comprises six members: Tommy McGibney, Chairperson (Cornafean), Kevin Reilly, Secretary, (Killygarry) Tom Boylan (Ballyhaise), Jim Sherry (Denn), Paddy O'Reilly (Shercock), Tony McCann (Templeport).

The function of the Hearings Committee is to adjudicate on disciplinary matters where a Hearing is prescribed and requested, relating to enforcement of rules. It also has responsibility for adjudicating on appeals relating to player transfer requests in accordance with the County Committee Transfer bye-laws.

Any member may seek a Hearing where he/she does not accept the penalty proposed by the Competition Controls Committee (CCC). The CCC does not have powers of exoneration in relation to infractions. It is duty bound to propose a penalty appropriate to the infraction noted in the referees report. The Hearings Committee, having considered the evidence put forward by the defending party, may or may not impose a sanction. Under rule a referees report, including any clarification thereto, is presumed to be correct in all factual matters and may only be rebutted where unedited video or other compelling evidence contradicts it. The Committee may decide to impose a lesser sanction where it is satisfied that an infraction was proven but was of a less serious nature than that considered by the CCC.

The Hearings Committee met on twelve occasions in the twelve month period to end November 2018. It considered fourteen hearing requests. The Committee also adjudicated on one appeal against a decision of the CCC relating to a transfer.

I wish to thank my fellow Committee members for their attendance at Hearings throughout the year, sometimes at short notice. Sincere thanks also to the CCC, Chairman, Gerry McKiernan, Secretary Gary Robins and Fixtures Secretary, Angela Hamilton, for all their co-operation, including attendance at Hearings during the year.

Caoimhín Ó Raghaillaigh Runai

Cultural Officers Report

Coiste Scór an Chabháin.

Secretary’s Report 2018

Cavan Scór 2018 ended on a high note when the County was awarded the Patsy Nugent Perpetual Cup at the Ulster Final in March. This award is presented annually to the county with the best participation and results in Scór and Scór na nÓg. Cavan had not won this Cup since 1998.

Both Scór na nÓg and Scór Sinsear were highly successful in 2018. Twenty two clubs entered Scór na nÓg while a total of eleven clubs were represented in Scór Sinsear.

Congratulations to the Scór na nÓg team from Cornafean who won the All Ireland Final in Tráth na gCeist in Sligo. Well done also the the Cornafean Ballad Group and Gowna's Solo Singer Cian Murray on reaching the All Ireland Final.

In Senior Scór Cavan was represented in the All Ireland Final by Crosserlough Set Dancers, Mullahoran Instrumental Music and Cornafean Tráth na gCeist Team.

On the promotion of the , we held interviews in April and were in a position to provide eighty scholarships for students from the County clubs for a three week stay in the Gaeltacht in Rannafast, Coláiste na Phiarsaigh, Coláiste na bhFiann and Gaoth Dobhair, Dún na nGall during June and July. Students reported back that they had a most enjoyable time,while enhancing their knowledge of the Irish language, native games and culture.

In this our Golden Jubilee Year of Scór, Cavan Scór Committee and Cultural Officer wish to thank all clubs for taking part so sportingly in the competitions. A special word of thanks must go to County Board Chairman,Gerry Brady for his ongoing interest in Scór.Great credit must also go to County P.R.O. Mark O'Rourke, who is always on hand to make sure Scór participants get the honour of singing Amhrán na bhFiann at all big matches in Breifne Park.

We would like to thank all the officers of the County Scór Committee and Irish Officers for all their help and support during the last year. A sincere word of thanks also to County Secretary Liam McCabe and Eileen in Breifne Park for their assistance and courtesy to us at all times. We look forward to another successful year at Scór and Cultural events in 2019.

At the recent very well attended AGM of Coiste Scór an Chabháin it was decided that our aim for this Jubilee year is to increase the participation of clubs in the county, and all members undertook to recruit neighbouring clubs to participate in the competition, so we look forward to a successful year in 2019.

Eoghan Mac Tighearnáin

(Oifigeach Cultúrtha)

Gearóidín Ní Dhugáin (Rúnaí Scór) Coaching Officer Report

In January of 2018, Jack Wharton, Chris Conroy, Nevin O Donnell & Dan Wharton joined the coaching staff. The lads are all highly competent coaches and each brings their own unique skill sets to the job. They have been a very positive addition, enabling significant additional coaching in primary schools, secondary schools, Regional & Academy squads.

We would like to welcome on board for 2019 Andre Quinn. Andre joins as head of Athletic development & Performance and his role will include developing & facilitating programs for club, academy & County squads & ensuring that our players are given every opportunity to achieve their potential.

During 2018 we established a coaching committee, with representation from youth board, club & schools coaching, Co Management committee & Coaching and Games. The aim of this committee is to assist with policy making & implementation. The committee members are Gary Duignan, Jack Brady, Ciaran McGovern, Fergal Hartin, Peter Reilly, Dermot McCabe & Martin McGovern.

During the year we added some new sponsors specifically geared towards Coaching and games, and id like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank them for coming on board. Their contributions have enabled us to add equipment & resources to our coaching department and they have had & will have huge benefits for all our squads in the future. I would appeal to all clubs & GAA people to support these sponsors when & where possible

OUR MAIN SPONSOR IS. McEVOY’S SUPERVALU, VIRGINIA & our associate sponsors are DOMINIC SMITH ELECTRICAL & ARGUE’S LONDIS COOTEHILL.

Cul camps have been very successful again in 2018. To all the clubs who hosted, provided volunteer coaches & facilitated Cul camps, congratulations & well done on an excellent event

In 2018 C&G provided a number of coaching workshops & skills development sessions. They were very well attended & provided coaches with some new & useful training methods & drills. It’s very important and beneficial for clubs to be represented & for coaches to attend these events and sessions & to take full advantage of the resources that are being provided by Coaching &Games.

I feel that it is necessary to emphasise the importance of constantly & consistently upskilling our club coaches to the highest possible standards. Top class coaching will assist with providing your club with top class players. Our product & organisation (GAA) is among the best in the world but we must deliberately strive to maintain & improve our standards & our games. Coach Education must remain as a priority for all clubs as we enter a new year.

At this point I would like to thank all club coaches and all volunteers for your commitment & dedication to ensuring that our young people are being encouraged, coached and mentored in the correct manner. The work that you are putting in now, will reap benefits & rewards in the coming years.

There has been a hugely positive response to the regional U13 development sessions over the past number of weeks & it’s good to see a number of club coaches attending & observing the sessions. The idea being that club coaches take the learning and implement the elements during each of their club coaching sessions. The aim of these sessions is to improve flexibility, agility, fitness & core stability as well as injury prevention. Consistently applying these elements during your sessions will have huge benefits for your players in the coming years. It is vital that each club encourage player & coach participation during these sessions. Similar athletic development sessions are ongoing with our U14 & U15 squads & the improvement in the players flexibility, stability & general athleticism over the past 12 months, is a testament to it’s effectiveness. Every player who is offered the opportunity to participate in an academy or county squad should be strongly encouraged to attend these squads. I believe that clubs have a responsibility to ensure that their players are assisted in every way to ensure that they can & do attend.

I would like thank our full time coaching staff and our volunteer coaches for their commitment to our academy squads & county teams & towards improving our players and our games. The influence that you have on these young players cannot be measured. Your commitment, enthusiasm & your expertise are vital components to ensuring that our teams are competitive & successful.

I would like to acknowledge the work that is being done at youth board level, in organising and in ensuring the smooth running of all under age competitions.

There is no doubt that we will meet obstacles and challenges during the coming years but we must continuously strive improve our standards and raise the bar for our Clubs, our Coaches & our Players.

Martin McGovern

As 2018 draws to a close, Cavan Coaching and Games wishes to thank everybody who helped out in the running of the various activities that have taken place this year. Due to the amount of help and cooperation that we have received it will not be possible to name everybody individually in this report, but we would like to acknowledge the great support that we have received from all Clubs Members, Club Officers, Cumann Na mBunscol, Development Squad Managements, Cul Camp staff, Youth Board and County Board personnel this year.

This year the coaching and games has been overseen by County Games Development Manager Dermot McCabe and the County Coaches Aidan McCabe, Andy McGovern and Keith Greene.

We have been very fortunate to have recruited new coaches in January and Chris Conroy, Jack Wharton, Nevin O’Donnell and Dan Wharton have added greatly to our team and we have been able to increased coverage dramatically within Schools, Academies and Club work.

Go Games Blitzes.

Changes occurred within GO GAMES format this year with games ages going to odd. C&G provided fixtures for U11 and U9. With children numbers provided by clubs and ability assessment by County Coaches from their work within the Primary Schools, groups were formed of evenly matched teams. All teams played each other once or twice (home & away) depending on number of clubs within the group. This has proved to be popular for a number of reasons:-

1. Put a responsibility on each club to take part as some clubs were not showing to blitz event when a number of clubs were involved. 2. All Children got to play as numbers were even – on occasion this was not the case as clubs provided incorrect numbers or no numbers at all 3. Playing different teams rather than always local 4. U9 & U11 games were played on alternative Saturdays as club may have drastically different numbers at the various ages.

U9’s: -

This age group were provided with fixtures between April and September.

U11’s:

The first 6 dates of these fixture (dates listed below) were organised and refereed between the 2 clubs. The 2nd 6 fixtures where 7 – 11 aside fixtures refereed by an official referee. Each week Coaching & Games noted results and provided fixtures ensuring even matches occurred on a weekly basis.

Under 7 Under 9 Under 11 Under 7 Under 9 Under 11

Arva 23 14 14 Bailieboro 24 26 22

Ballinagh 12 12 10 Ballyhaise 20 25 18

Ballymachugh 12 14 11 Belturbet 15 15

B’bridge 20 24 18 Castlerahan 30 20 22

Cavan Gaels 22 23 21 Cootehill 12 14 18

Cornafean 12 14 13 Clough 10 27 25

Cuchulainns 20 18 30 Denn 10 18 20

Dernacrieve Drumalee 8 10 8

Drumgoon 19 13 13 Drumlane 20 28 20

Drung 32 33 18 Gowna 10 10 12

Kildallon 8 12 10 Kill 14 11 11

Killeshandra 17 10 Killinkere 14 7

Killygarry 20 25 25 Kingscourt 30 47 46

Knockbride 11 12 15 Lacken 11 11 15

Laragh 20 20 Lavey 15 18 26

Maghera 14 13 14 Mountnugent 12 10 18

Mullahoran 15 18 18 Mconnacht 18 18 20

Ramor 45 36 25 Redhills 7 12 8

Sherlock 15 12 24 Templeport 12 14 16

Total Under 7s 563

Total Under 9s 678

Total Under 11s 656 Total 1897

Hurling Pauric Dowdall again in place as our RHDO and Keith Greene was employed as HDA and has worked extremely hard in setting up club visits, after school programs, coaching in 32 national schools from clubs in greatest need as well as Super Games Centres in 3 of our Secondary Schools. Keith has tried to allow as many children as possible have a hurl in their hand – as well as those mentioned above through hurling rounders, hurling at Cul Camps and stand-alone hurling camps.

Super Games Centres We held Super Games Centres in 2018 in a number of different venues and age groups. These are as follows:-

3rd-6th SGCs St Aidens, Cootehill: 8 weeks program Kingscourt: 6 weeks program Castlerahan: 8 weeks program Mullahoran: 6 weeks program

U13 SGCs 3G Kingspan Breffni: 4 weeks program

U15 SGCs 3G Kingspan Breffni: 4 weeks program

Development squads U12 & 14s Sessions were held on the last Saturday of each month from March to August with an average of 25 players attending each session. The u14s participated in 3 Blitz competitions and 2 challenge games with Monaghan throughout these Months U16 The Under 16s trained as part of the U17 Celtic Challenge squad in 2018.

Hurling Specific Camps There was a Hurling camp for national school Children in Kingscourt in August in conjunction with the East Cavan Gaels club.

We ran the 3 day Shane Mullholland academy camp for U12 & U14 players which was again very well attended with the teams traveling to Cloghan in Monaghan on day 3 to play teams from Monaghan Armagh & Tyrone

All Cul Camps in the county had some Hurling over the week

Workshops

Martin Fogarty ran two courses in Cavan on the 4th & 5th of October

1) An introduction to Hurling course for Primary Teachers in The Army barracks in Cavan Town

2) A coaching session with U15s and U17s where all club coaches were welcome to attend

Foundation

A foundation course was ran in Kingscourt for the East Cavan Gaels Club on Saturday 9th November by Pauric Dowdall & Keith Greene with another one to be rolled out in January 2019 for Mullahoran St Josephs and the newly formed Pearse Og’s Clubs

From September 2018 we have been working in the feeder schools to a number of Clubs Structured as follows: East Cavan Gaels Castlerahan Mullahoran Kingscourt Castlerahan Mullahoran Muff St Claires Ballyjamesduff Gowna The Vale Mountnugent St Annes Crosserlough Crosskeys

St Felims Ballymachugh Ballinagh Ballinarry Bruskey

Coaching Classes 3rd, 4th, 5th & 6th

Secondary schools First year coaching was offered to all Feeder Secondary schools. To date the following have got 6 weeks coaching:-

• Dun A Ri College, Kingscourt • St Aidans, Cootehill • St Clares College, Ballyjamesduff

Croke Park Activity Day.

This year 2 players from each club got the opportunity to participate in the annual Croke Park activity day for U12’s. The day includes a stadium, dressing room and museum tour but the highlight for all is always getting the opportunity to show case their skills of Hurling or Gaelic Football on the hallowed turf of Croke Park itself. This event is a wonderful day and was extremely enjoyable for both players, volunteers and spectators.

Christopher Shiels Tournament Cavan C&G held a very successful Christopher Shiels Tournament with great numbers attending on March 24th. After wonderful games Cuchulainns were victorious over St. Josephs.

Development Squads.

All Development Squads have coordinated by volunteer\coaching staff involvement. C&G view development squads as an opportunity to develop playing and not entirely based on winning games at the cost of developing. Congratulations to all squads on competing in all blitz’s and to all staff and volunteers who worked with squads in any capacity from Managing, Coaching, Coordinating and kit men. Thanks you!!

Age groups as follows: -

Age Pitch Athletic Group Total Sessions Dev Combined Games Reached Ulster Semi- Under 17 Final

Under 16 43 29 3 4 5 (2 Blitz)

Under 15 39 21 9 4 5

Under 14 26 13 8 5 4

Under 13 8 3 5 0 0

Under 13 Club Player Development Programme

The purpose of the Under 13 Club Player Development Programme is to expose every player in last year of U13 in Cavan to focused skills training as well as basic movement and flexibility exercises. Club coaches are also invited to attend and to take information that they can incorporate into their sessions at club level in 2019.

These sessions are taking place over five Wednesday nights in November and December in four regional venues across Cavan (Drumlane, Breffni College, Killinkere and Cornafaen).

Topics covered will include Athletic Development Exercises where the player and coaches will be introduced to basic movements such as the squat, lunge, bridge etc. Football Skills such as the solo, kickpass, handpass etc. will also be covered and over the 5 weeks we will progress using dominant side to non-dominant side and from using one ball to 2 balls. In week 4 and 5 we will spend time teaching running technique that players and coaches can use in trainings.

Over the 5 weeks on average to date we have 165 players attending all four venues. Over the 165 players that have attended they have represented 28 clubs. On average 36 coaches have attended the sessions represented by 21 clubs.

Primary Schools Coaching.

Throughout the school calendar year our Coaching Staff continue to offer expert coaching in Hurling and Gaelic Football to all the primary school students in the county. As well as coaching, a lot of blitzes both internally and externally were organised for the schools. Below are breakdown of 8 week program and the number of children receiving coaching per club:-

Coaching and Games National Schools Junior to 2nd Class 3rd to 6th Class ABC's Through Fun Week 1 Games ABC's Through Games ABC's Through Fun Week 2 Games ABC's Through Games ABC's Through Fun Week 3 Games ABC's Through Games ABC's Through Fun Week 4 Games ABC's Through Games Week 5 ABC's, Basic Skills Fundamental Movements, Handpass, Cond Game Week 6 ABC's, Basic Skills Fundamental Movements, Handpass, kickpass, Cond Game Week 7 ABC's, Basic Skills Fundamental Movements, Pick Up, Cond Games Week 8 ABC's, Basic Skills Fundamental Movements, Catch, High, Body, Low & Cond Games

Clubs Total Numbers Clubs Total Numbers Cornafean 127 Drumalee 70 Gowna 90 Killinkere 175 Killeshandra 160 Ramor 245 Arva 135 Maghera 170 Mullahoran 165 Munterconnacht 171 Denn 125 Bailieboro 468 Ballinagh 135 Cuchulainns 379 Cosserlough 292 Knockbride 146 Lacken 150 Shercock 161 Mountnugent 100 Kingscourt 180 Castlerahan 340 Drumgoon 140 Ballymachugh 110 Kildallon 135 Cavan Gaels 540 Belturbet 135 Ballyhaise 260 Drumlane 181 St. Finbarrs 200 Redhills 85 Cootehill 160 Shannon Gaels 75 Laragh 185 Butlerbridge 260 Lavey 195 Templeport 95 Killygarry 300

Overall Total 7040

Secondary Schools Coaching.

In secondary schools coaching our Coaches have coached in all schools during the year. A minimum of one coaching session a week have been made available to all schools and with most schools availing of at least one additional session. Alongside we have introduced our Transition Year (TY) program working a sports element to all their courses. Age group coached and numbers in TY programs are listed on next page: -

Schools Age Group(s) Coached Ty Course St Bricins U14s/U16s 15 St Mogues U14s &U16s & Seniors 25 St Clares BJB U14s 44 St. Aidan's Under 14 70 Virginia U14s/U16s 50 St. Pats Rannafast 50 Breifne U14s/U16s Colaiste Dun A Ri u14 & u16

Kellogs GAA Cúl Camps

This year again we had increased numbers moving from approximately 3450 children to 3620 attending our camps. The camps are run Monday to Friday in 28 venues from June 25th to August 10th. The camps give the children between 6 and 13 an opportunity to learn new skills and improve their knowledge of the games while meeting inter county players. A special thanks to all Cul Camp Co-ordinators, Club Coaching Officers, Club Volunteers, Summer Staff and Full time Staff for all their help in both the run up to the Camps and during the Course of the summer.

Venues and numbers:

Gowna – 81 Mullagh - 140 Belturbet – 86 Drumalee - 50

Kingscourt – 202 Cootehill - 180 Cornafean – 180 Shannon Geals - 50

Kingspan – 110 Castlerahan – 132 Munterconnaught – 135 Killygarry – 170

Mullahorn – 129 Butlersbridge – 122 Ballinagh – 120 Bailieboro – 222

Lavey -141 Denn – 70 Kildallan – 64 Ballyhaise – 168

Kilinkere – 110 Cavan Gaels -90 Drumlane -110 Drumgoon – 100

Laragh – 139 Ramor – 190 Shercock – 135

Total - 3,616 Total Coaches - 35

Coach Education

In total this year we have run 9 courses in either hurling or football. We have trained in excess of 200 newly trained and advanced coaches. These courses are 7 x Foundation, 1 x Level 1 and 1 x Level 2.

Workshops.

Coaching Clinic in 4 regional venues in Feb/March mid-week sessions indoor. Focusing on:--

• Fundamental Movements/Skills

• Coach the Coaches

• Interactive session

• Theory & practical elements involved.

Workshops for Coaching Officer in clubs

- Club Coaching Plan Workshop. (February)

- Club Coaching Structures & Role of coaching Officer. (March)

- Player Pathway/ Club School Link. (March)

Workshops For Club Coaches

Jan/Feb included mid-week interactive indoor sessions focusing on: -

- Kicking & Catching

- Tackling & Evasion

- Coaching the Coaches

- Warm Up/ Flexibility/ Agility

- Skills Workshop

- Small Sided Games/Conditioned Games

Ulster GAA Workshop

Saturday in June, Practical on-pitch session covering the following areas using our U15 Squad.

John Morrisson: Warm Up, Agility Work;

Gary Mallon: Tackling;

Roger Keenan: Kicking for Possession/ Small Sided Games

Tony Scullion: Shooting

Children’s Officer Report 2018

Ní neart go cur le chéile

Nationally, the GAA, Camogie, LGFA, Handball & Rounders Associations, having agreed a number of joint Child Safeguarding initiatives, continue to work together so as to ensure, in so far as practicably possible, the safety of children from the risk of harm while participating in GAA activities. Adoption of policies alone will not achieve this, so at a local level, thank you to all the dedicated volunteers from the different GAA codes for their commitment to ensuring the implementation of such good practices. The agreed procedures that require all coaches of teams that include any person under 18 years to have online Garda vetting, up to date GAA Safeguarding 1 course and completed Foundation Coaching course while now implemented in most clubs, are not unfortunately being implemented in a small number . Any club that needs help or advice in this regard need only ask .

Assistance from Ulster GAA in providing up to date information to clubs has been a huge help in achieving implementation. In 2018 , the legislative requirement for all clubs to complete the Risk Assessment and Child Safeguarding Statement acted as a club self assessment tool, in that it identified shortcomings and further assisted implementation of good practices in areas including Club and Coaching Practices, Recruitment, Reporting procedures, Communications and Use of Facilities . As the basic aims of the GAA include fostering and developing our Gaelic Games and Irish cultural activities among young people , the purpose of the Risk Assessment is to ensure we seek to create a safe environment in which to meet those aims.

In 2018, the Code of Behaviour, agreed & applicable to all GAA codes, was updated and the most up to date information is available under the Child Protection heading on www.cavangaa.ie . The Parents in Sport Week, the Anti Bullying Week and Save our Smiles were online campaigns during the year, the purpose of each was raising awareness on the particular issue, were well supported by club members and parents throughout the county. However, while raising awareness of issues is one thing, actual implementation of policies is the objective, which requires communication and cooperation between all sections within our County and I look forward to furthering that aim in 2019. I would hope by working with clubs that we would see greater roll out of the Coaching badge initiative. The Give Respect Get Respect initiative also comes to mind – a great policy but perhaps implementation of it could be improved. Some clubs have expressed interest in training for how to deal with Cyber Bullying/Online Safety – a subject that unfortunately can affect all ages .

Our Safeguarding 1 tutors , Andy McGovern and Barbara Fortune had a busy year delivering courses. Thank you to both tutors for the great work they do and to the clubs who hosted courses. The Safeguarding 3 (DLP) course was piloted in Cavan , thank you to those who attended , it will be available in 2019, at a date tbc . The Safeguarding 2 (Children’s Officer ) is scheduled for Thursday 21st February 2019 in Kingspan Breffni .

Thank you to the committed half time draw team – with work in Kingspan Breffni we had a quiet year but look forward to everyone being on board for 2019.

Thank you to the members of our County Code of Behaviour Determining and Hearings Committees, to the Chairman and all my fellow officers on the various committees, to the Coaching and Games staff , to Eileen Clarke for your courtesy, support and assistance during the year . Thanks also to Bernie Fox , Ulster GAA Child Protection Manager and to Gearoid Mulvihill and Michelle Harte in Croke Park or their guidance and direction. To the Chairman and my fellow committee members on Coiste Cód Eitice agus Dea-Chleachtadh and NCWPC thank you for the invaluable learning. The commitment and efforts of all members helps to ensure that all children and young people receive the best possible care , attention and protection while participating in our GAA activities.

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As we approach the end of 2018, we reflect back on the year. Our senior football team gained promotion back to division 1 of the Allianz League for 2019, while our senior hurlers returned to Allianz League action in 2018 for the first time in seven years and competed very well in the Lory Meagher narrowly missing out on a final spot but defeated eventual winners Sligo. Our U17s footballers reached the semi final of the Ulster championship while our U17 hurlers had another successful Celtic Challenge campaign. Our secretary’s Report has detailed match reports on all games. We congratulate all competition winners at club level. Congratulations to Mullahoran on reaching the Ulster Intermediate club final and to Castlerahan on winning league and championship double.

To the clubs, especially Chairpersons, Secretaries, PROs and team managements. Thank you, firstly, for the efficient manner in which you sent team-lists for programmes throughout our championships and secondly, for the excellent promotion of our games. I thank all clubs who hosted championship games for their help and professionalism in doing so. Social media now plays a big role in the promotion of our games and activities. Between Clubs and County Board there are now over 100,000 followers on our combined club and county platforms.

I thank the Anglo Celt especially sports editor, Paul Fitzpatrick, photographer Adrian Donohoe and local radio Northern Sound with Dave Hooper, Sean McCaffrey and the two local lads Damien Donohoe and Mickey Brennan for their continued support. We are Cavan continues to grow especially to our friends living abroad and the weekly podcasts have become very popular. I thank Damien Donohoe and Mickey Brennan for their professionalism in hosting the Breffni Allstars and Awards night recently. I thank Susan Brady, Colleen McCabe, Caoin McCabe for their help on the night and anyone else who helped to make the night a success. Thanks to all who supplied articles and editorials for match programmes, Paul Fitzpatrick, Damien Donohoe, Owen McConnon, George Cartwright and Kevin Carney. Websites remain a very valuable source of information for our members and supporters. The information on your website belongs to you which is not the case on social media platforms.

To our county team managements, I thank you for your cooperation and willingness to provide information in a timely manner. Thanks to our senior, U21 and Minor team managements and backroom teams who were always a pleasure to work with. I wish Mattie McGleenan, Kevin Downes and John Brady and all who worked with them all the best.

I wish newly appointed senior manager Mickey Graham and U17 manager Gary Farrelly and all involved every success in the year ahead. We look forward to life back in division 1 of Allianz League. I wish Michael Carr and backroom all the best in their aim to achieve success in Allianz Hurling League and Lory Meagher Cup as they continue to develop our senior hurling team.

I thank my fellow officers for their continued help and support. A huge thank you to our committee of Colleen McCabe, Susan Brady, Barney Cully, Peadar Soden, Greg Meehan, Caoin McCabe and Rory Traynor for their help, advice and ideas. I thank Angela Hamilton, Eileen Clarke and Liam McCabe in the office for their help with match programmes, particularly during the busy times and John Duffy for his help on matchdays, to Seamus Galligan and the staff in Kingspan Breffni for their continued help. To Larry McGinn who prints our match programmes. Thanks for your patience.

I wish all clubs, our teams and team managements and committees every success in the year ahead. Finally, I take this opportunity to wish you all a peaceful and happy Christmas and I look forward to working with you again in 2019, my last as PRO.

Is mise le meas, Marc Ó Ruairc Oifigeach Caidreamh Poiblí Cavan Ladies Football Report 2018

2018 was a year packed with ups and downs for Cavan Ladies. August saw our senior team retrain their senior status in the all-Ireland championship with a remarkable comeback over Tipperary in Dolan Park Virginia.

The girls completed an impressive league campaign and come the start of the summer were happy to be competing in the division 2 league final. It was Tipp who awaited Cavan in the final and in the end it was a game that would be shrouded in controversy after referee Stephen McNulty appeared to reverse a penalty decision in the final minute of the game in . Tipp went on to claim the Div 2 league title. The defeat was a crushing blow and a hard pill to swallow for the group and less than a month later they were out of the ulster championship following a defeat to Armagh. The attention then turned to the All Ireland series and cavan had surely being drawn in the group of death, although there were no poor showing’s defeats to Mayo and Dublin and Monaghan left our girls fighting for their senior championship status in August and their opponents were none other than Tipperary. James Dalys Cavan girls showed their worth and determination especially in the second half and in front of a very large home crowd they secured senior status for 2019.

On the underage scene it was another successful year. The minor girls eased through the ulster championship and were convincing winners over the farney girls in the ulster final. On what was probably the hottest day of the summer our girls had a trilling semi-final and after extra time only narrowly lost out to Galway who went on to win the All-Ireland final.

In June Cavan U14s delivered the highlight of the underage season by defeating Dublin in Dunleer to capture the county’s second All Ireland A title in what was a remarkable season.

On the domestic scene there was well over one thousand club games played. Tribute must be played to the clubs and to their managers for the ever increasing skill level on show and also to the many clubs who hosted finals this year.

Ladies Football continues to grow within the county, interest is growing and this is reflected in the ever increasing turnout of spectators at our games.

We gratefully acknowledge the support of our clubs, our hard working county board executive our referees, the mens clubs and our counterparts in Breffni Park, and wish all a very healthy and sporting year in 2019

Yours in Sport

Mary Daly

Secretary Cavan LGFA

Handball Report 2018 was a successful year for Cavan handball, with high levels of participation and success and most encouragingly, excellent performances from juvenile players. The ongoing juvenile development work is beginning to pay off with a very talented crop of juveniles now starting to regularly win Ulster juvenile titles again. The success of Niall Magee in reaching the final of the 13&U Singles at the World Championships (as well as the doubles with Adam McKenna) was a great boost to the local scene.This pair were introduced to the game on the new One Wall courts in Mullagh community centre by Fr John Gilhooly before being brought over to the nearest established 'four wall' club in Kingscourt, where they have excelled. Indoor One Wall courts can be constructed for as little as €400 and provide an excellent facility for recreational use by footballers in the winter months as well as a gateway for children into the four-wall game, as the success of the Mullagh players has shown. The Cavan handball committee would encourage GAA clubs to consider constructing One Wall handball courts; for a very small outlay, they are a really excellent facility for all ages. Both Niall and Adam were part of the successful Kingscourt Féile na nGael team who won the Division 3 All- Ireland title along with Oisin Byrne and Virginia lads Oliver McCrystal and Matthew Smith (Ulster U13 doubles champions). Cavan were represented in all grades in the Ulster juvenile boys championships in 40x20 and most grades in 60x30. Kingscourt remains the leading light nationally and locally. The Virginia club was also quite active over the year and is currently planning a large juvenile development programme which will begin in January. The St Pat's club is putting the finishing touches on its new complex also while Munterconnaught is active too and membership is growing there. Activity in Mullahoran is very limited at present; has a recently refurbished court but has yet to get going while Ballyconnell have been hindered by the unfortunate unavailability of their court recently. In adult competition, 11-time All-Ireland champions Paul Brady and Michael Finnegan were beaten in the All- Ireland 40x20 Senior Doubles final with Paul forced to withdraw from the World Championships after the quarter-final due to injury. Finnegan was chosen as head coach of Team Ireland for that event which was a well- deserved honour for a leading player who devotes a lot of time to furthering the game in coaching and administration. In 60x30, pride of place went to Cormac McMahon and Paul Fitzpatrick who won the All-Ireland 60x30 Junior Doubles title after several years of trying. It was the sixth time Cavan have won this prestigious title in its 90-year history. In conclusion, Cavan handball is in a good place at present but there is some way to go before we fulfil our potential. Cavan handball has worked to incorporate best practice in all areas but work is still needed on governance, which is common issue in handball nationally. The big plus is that there are probably more children and teenagers playing the game than at any time in the past decade. However, more is needed, particularly in terms of volunteers, with a small band of workers shouldering much of the burden. Cavan county board have assisted in the past when asked and we hope to lean on their expertise further in the near future. For 2019, the key areas our committee will be targetting for growth will be in terms of juvenile development in Virginia and St Pat's. We are also keen to work with interested parties in Kilnaleck and Mullahoran to get those clubs up and running properly should there be sufficient interest there. To further this, we intend to to commence with a five-year Strategic Plan in 2019 and will be reaching out to Cavan county board for assistance with same. g Johnny Sherlock (Rúnaí)

Jack O'Reilly celebrates winning the county U16 semi-final against Niall McMahon.

Oliver McCrystal in action against Niall Magee in the county U14 semi- final. Development Officer's Report

The role of the County Development Officer has changed somewhat following a motion passed at Congress 2018. The emphasis is now firmly on Officer Training and Club Planning

My core responibilities are now;

• Organise the delivery of club officer development initiatives e.g. The Club Leadership Programme.

• Coordinate the roll-out of the National Club Planning Programme.

• Support clubs in need of assistance in specific areas requested.

• Enhance the current,and develop new club support initiatives in consultation with the clubs.

• Assist clubs with borrowing proposals .

• Assist clubs with grant applications.

The Club Leadership Programme (Officer Training)

Club Officer training for new and existing club officers continued in 2018 and indeed takes place each year. The programmes are delivered during the winter months,outside the playing season,typically from January-March and October – November.

As I said earlier, this continues to be one of the GAA's priorities from a club perspective.The club roles are demanding and evolving. The Association recognizes this, and provides training tailored for compliant,effecient and enjoyable running of your club.

The Club Planning Programme

The long promised programme roll out continued to be delayed due to resourcing issues. At the last Development Officers meeting in Croke Park, assurances were given that the issue has now been resolved, with the 30 or so parcipitating clubs countrywide contacted and assigned a Facilitator.

The aim then is to engage at least a further three clubs per county in 2019, supporting them through the creation and implementation of three year Club Plans.

While there’s a bit of work putting a plan together, I've no doubt the benefits outweigh this.

Strategic Plan

A word of thanks to everybody who took time to attend the consultation evening and all the survey respondents. While we're running behind schedule, I expect the plan to be launched very early in 2019.

I would like to acknowledge and thank all the clubs for their efforts and support during the year.

Finally, I’d also like to thank Gerry Brady, our County Board Chairman, my fellow officers and the staff at Kingspan Breffni for their support and assistance.

Michael Reynolds

Development Officer

Health and Wellbeing Report 2018

The GAA Health and Wellbeing Programme continues to evolve and change to meet the needs of the GAA Community at National, Provincial, County and Club level.

During 2018 Cavan GAA continued to promote the GAA Health and Wellbeing Programme.

In April we had a Health and Wellbeing Training night for our Club Health and Wellbeing Officers. The training was delivered by our County Tutors Maggie Rudden and Phil Smith and 32 Club Officers attended the training. Cavan GAA is lucky to have 2 trained Tutors and we thank them for their time and effort. In early 2019 there will again be training nights for existing and new Healthy Club Officers.

A large number of Clubs continue to promote Health and Wellbeing events in their communities. Simple things like walking groups promote physical activity for all age groups which we all know is of huge benefit to our general health and wellbeing. New medical research now shows that small amount of activity provides a solid contribution to a person's health. Walking is simple, free, and one of the easiest way to get more active. A number of Clubs from Cavan took part in Walking for Health - Ireland Lights Up during January 2018. Well over 5000 walkers took part in this event. This event is again being promoted for 2019 and all Clubs recently received details of how to enter for January 2019.

In early November the Ramor Utd Club in conjunction with neighbouring Clubs Cuchullains, Killinkere and Maghera hosted an evening on Health and Wellbeing in Virginia College. Speakers included Gerry Brady Chairperson of Cavan County Board GAA, Oisin McConville and Alan O Mara and the event proved to be a great success. Huge thanks is due to Brendan Smyth, Michael Maguire, and Rosemary McCaffrey from the Ramor Utd Club for all their hard work in organising this event. Also to Niall Lynch Principal of Virginia College for the use of the excellent facilities at the College.

There are now 5 Cavan Clubs involved in the the Healthy Clubs project, Cavan Gaels and Killygarry have been joined in 2018 by Crosserlough, Lacken, and Kingscourt Stars. We wish all of them well in their journey. They are all great ambassadors for Cavan GAA at National Level.

Cavan GAA continue to benefit hugely from our partnership with the HSE in Cavan/Monaghan without whom it would not have been possible to run safeTALK, Assist training, and other courses during 2018. Special thanks to Emer Mulligan Resource Officer for Suicide Prevention in Cavan/Monaghan for all her help in this area and we look forward to working with the HSE again in 2019. I would encourage any Clubs who have not held safeTALK training nights to try and do so in 2019. HSE Tutors are available to deliver the training free of charge around the County.

We as a society in the Ireland of 2018 have many social issues to contend with and that effects all areas of society. The misuse of illegal substances is now a big problem and GAA community need to be aware of this problem.

I would like to thank a number of people for their help and advice during 2018, Brid McGoldrick is now the Chairperson of the National HWC and has continued the excellent work of Ciaran McLoughlin. Colin Regan the GAA Health and Wellbeing Manager continues to lead the GAA Health and Wellbeing Programme at National level and is ably assisted by Stacey Cahill and Collete Coady.

At Provincial level help and assistance is always available from Maura McMenamin Ulster GAA Health and Wellbeing Manager.

I would also like to thank our own Chairperson Gerry Brady, County Secretary Liam McCabe, PRO Mark O Rourke, and the County Management Committee for their help, advice and support during 2018. Also to Eileen Clarke for her help at all times.

Finally to you the Club Officers for your help and support in helping to promote the GAA Health and Wellbeing Programme. You continue to perform a very important function and please continue to do during 2019.

Le meas, Gearoid O Sodain,

Cavan County Board GAA Health and Wellbeing Officer.

Kingspan Breffni Report

Kingspan Breffni 2018 has been a quiet year on the playing field of Kingspan Breffni, due to the complete upgrade of the pitch. Prunty Contracts were employed to carry out the works, the professionalism of Joe Prunty and all his team was a pleasure to work with .The standard of the work is evident for everyone to see at our intermediate and senior finals. I want to thank Alan Traynor consulting engineers for their work on this project , Kevin Reilly’s knowledge and experience is invaluable in carrying out a complex project to ensure it complies with all regulations. To Gerry Brady Chairman and Liam McCabe secretary for their work in the project.

Kingspan Breffni is continually maintained to the highest standards under the direction of Seamus Galligan who works with all the FAS workers and also caretakers - Brendan Sweeney , Micky Reilly and Mattie McSharry who look after Kingspan Breffni in the evenings and weekends.

We have facilitated pre event meetings and debriefing meetings with - Ulster council, An Gardai, Fire Officer, Civil Defence, Ambulance control, senior stewards, safety officer, Chairman , Secretary, treasurer, PRO, Denn car park stewards, tunnel and back gate stewards. To all of the above, I want to sincerely thank you for your input as the only way we all learn is from each other. These meetings have been very beneficial to improving the efficiency of Kingspan Breffni Park.

The championship going out to the clubs this year has been a massive success, I want to compliment every club on the professionalism that you hosted the championship games, especially Phil Smith chairman Kingscourt Stars, Larry McCluskey chairman of Cootehill Celtic and all club members who helped out with the relevant games they hosted in their venues.

Central Council I am delighted to have the opportunity to represent Cavan at national level, I will continue to do my very best in representing Cavan.

Kieran Callaghan Central council Delegate

Insurance Administrator’s Report to County Convention 2018

GAA Injury Benefit Scheme Since the changes to the Scheme in 2016 there has been a stabilisation to the Scheme.

The introduction of a preferred list of medical clinics has also provided certainty as to medical costs and protection against medical inflation.

Club Health and Safety During 2018, I was happy to accept an invite from a number of clubs to carry out a club health and safety audit. I would like to thank the clubs concerned. This proved very useful and it is planned to continue these audits in 2019.

Public Liability • Insurance Cover for Social and Fundraising Events Clubs need to be aware that social and fundraising events are “excluded activity” in that they are not automatically covered by GAA Public Liability Insurance unless a request is made to Willis to cover them. Otherwise in the event of a claim, indemnity may be refused. Such events may be once off or ongoing, an example of the latter being bingo.

For the purposes of arranging cover for events, completion of an event plan and its submission to Willis and the Insurance and Risk office in Croke Park will allow cover to be arranged, usually at no additional cost to the club.

It is important to remember that there are activities such as the use of inflatables, most commonly bouncy castles, which can never be covered in any circumstances.

• Building / Developments When club development work is taking place, e.g. renovations /construction work, walking tracks, playgrounds, etc on club premises it is a requirement that relevant statutory health and safety and insurance arrangements are put in place. Failure to do will be result in the work being uninsured.

• Hiring of Club facilities A worrying development which has been identified from the claims experience of recent years has been the increase in the number of claims arising from the hiring of GAA facilities. These claims are being made against the GAA due largely to the absence of insurance arrangements being put in place, i.e. the hirer providing evidence of insurance cover with an indemnity in favour of the GAA.

Many Cavan clubs make their facilities available to local community groups or for commercial benefit. While it is important that these continue as important fundraising and community inititives it is essential that insurance arrangements are put in place with hirers, be they a family hiring the club for a birthday party or a local group using it for meetings, classes, etc.

Club Insurance Officers Clubs will be having their AGMs around now. I would request all clubs to make every effort to elect a Club Insurance Officer. Training will be provided to existing and new Club Insurance Officers in late January 2019.

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Conclusion I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Chairman and Officers of Coiste Breffni O’Raghallaigh and to the staff in the County Board offices for their continued assistance and support throughout 2018.

I would like to thank in particular all the clubs within the county for their continued efforts in meeting safety and insurance requirements.

Signed Aodh O’Raghallaigh Insurance Officer, Coiste Breffni O’Raghallaigh

3rd December 2018

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Motion 1

Bye Law 2 2.County Committee: In accordance with R. 3.18 T.O. 2018 the County Committee shall consist of Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, Secretary, Assistant-Secretary, Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer, Officer for Irish Language and Culture,, Development Officer, Coaching Officer, Children s Officer, P.R.O. County Referees' Administrator, Representative to Central Council, two representatives to Provincial Council, two named representative from each club, subject to Rule 3.18(f) T.O. 2018 (one of whomshall be Chairperson or Secretary), one representative each of Youth Committee, One named representative nominated by the County Handball Committee , County Primary Schools Committee and County Post Primary Committee, all, with the exception of a full time County Secretary, shall have voting rights.

To change bye law 2 to read as follows: 2. County Committee: In accordance with R. 3.18 T.O. 2018 the County Committee shall consist of Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, Secretary, Assistant-Secretary, Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer, Officer for Irish Language and Culture,, Development Officer, Coaching Officer, Children s Officer, P.R.O. County Referees' Administrator, Representative to Central Council, two representatives to Provincial Council, two named representative from each club, subject to Rule 3.18(f) T.O. 2018, one representative each of Youth Committee, One named representative nominated by the County Handball Committee ,County Primary Schools Committee, ,and County Post Primary Schools Committee, all, with the exception of a full time County Secretary, shall have voting rights.

(Coill an Chollaigh)

LIST OF NOMINATIONS 2018

Uachtarán: (President) Brendan Keaney (Killygarry)

Leas Uachtarán: Vice President: Packie Smith, John Andy McCabe, Dan Daly, Jim McDonnell, John Foy, Peter Brady, Phil Smith (Butlersbridge), Paddy Carolan, Tom Boylan

Cathaoirleach: (Chairman) Gerry Brady

Leas-Cathaoirleach: (Vice Chairman) Paddy Sheanon

Leas- Runaí : (Asst. Secretary) Angela Hamilton

Cisteóir: (Treasurer) Martin Cahill

Leas Cisteóir: (Asst. Treasurer) John Keating

Oifigeach Caipreamh Poiblí: (P.R.O) Mark O’Rourke

Teachtaí do Comhairle Uladh:

(Ulster Council Reps) Tom Reilly

Declan Woods

Teachtaí do Árd Comhairle:

(Central Council Rep.) Kieran Callaghan

Oifigeach Óiliúna:

(Coaching Officer) Martin McGovern

Oifigeach Cultúir

(Cultural Officer) Eugene Kiernan

Congress Delegates Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer, Central Council Delegate plus 1 other to be decided

Ulster Convention To be decided