Cavan Gaels club notes
April 21, 2014
Gaelic4Girls
Cavan Gaels is the only Cavan club which has been chosen to take part in the Gaelic4Girls programme which was recently unveiled and which features clubs from all over the country. We will host a Gaelic4Girls coaching programme over six weeks. For the first weeks the girls will be taught the basics of the game and during the final weeks the participating girls will be helped to integrate with the club and existing club players.
This six week Gaelic4girls programme starts in Terry Coyle Park on Saturday 3 May 9.30am-11am and continues from 10am-11am thereafter. Registration starts at 9.30am on Saturday 3 May. This admirable initiative is aimed at girls aged 8-12 who are not already registered with a ladies' gaelic football team. It introduces girls to football in a fun-filled environment. Participants get a jersey and certificate on completion of the programme. Cost is €8. For more information contact Noeleen on 086-8421784. Best of luck to all who are involved in this programme. Spread the word!! Go néirí leo go léir.
Cavan Gaels Tornadoes
Coaching for the Cavan Gaels Tornadoes, where the emphasis is on having fun, continues on Saturday next 26 April. Please note it starts at 11.05 and goes on till 12 noon. Thanks to all those who helped in any way with the launch of the Cavan Gaels Tornadoes. A particular word of thanks to all the coaches who turned up at the launch and who have continued to do so on Saturday mornings from 11.05-12 noon. Thanks also to all the parents who continue to attend and offer their help. New boys and girls always welcome. Rud an-thábhachtach é go mbeimid ábalta freastal ar an óige i gcónai agus go luífidh baill an chluib isteach ar an obair bhunúsach seo le tréan-díograis. Mol an óige agus tiocfaidh siad.
Club Maith Assessment
Thanks to all those who helped in any way to prepare the club presentation for the Ulster Council assessors, Joe Donnelly and Damian Donnelly, who visited our club on Saturday morning last. Thanks, in particular, to Anne Fortune who spearheaded all the preparations. Bail ó Dhia ar an obair.
Golf Classic
Please take note that the annual Cavan Gaels Golf Classic will take place this year on Friday 11 July in County Cavan Golf Club. Please keep that date free in your diary
and organise your team in good time. For further information on this club fundraiser contact J.J. Reilly on 086-1005303.
Merchandise
A reminder that a wide range of Cavan Gaels merchandise can be purchased at very competitive prices from our merchandising officer, Caroline Forde (086-3722322).
Irish Language Conversational Classes
Members are asked to note that free Irish language conversational classes take place on Tuesdays in Johnston Central Library from 1pm-2pm. Any Cavan Gaels member
who is interested in taking part in these classes is asked to contact J.J. Reilly 086-1005303. They last for one hour. Cur blas ar do chuid Gaeilge. Bígí linn.
Bingo
Please note that our bingo will take place in the Town Hall on Friday next 25 April at 9pm. Thanks to our bingo patrons for their consistent support. Míle buíochas. Please note the change of venue and the prize scheme for the night:
Line panel
Game 1 €40 €80
Game 2 €40 €80
Game 3 €40 €80
Game 4 €40 €80
Game 5 €40 €80
Game 6 €40 €80
Game 7 €40 €150
Quickie Sheet €80 €300
Mini Lines €80 €80 €80
Game 8 €40 €150
Game 9 €40 €150
Game 10 €40 €200
Books 6 panel - € 8
4 panel - €5.
Under-Age Coaching
Under-age coaching takes place in Terry Coyle Park every Saturday morning at 11am.
Division Three
Our division three team defeated Corlough in Terry Coyle Park on Friday evening last. We raced into a significant lead in the first half but Corlough, displaying admirable determination, fought back and reduced the lead. At half time the home side held a four point lead 0-8 to 0-4. The Gaels stretched their lead early in the second half but a fortuitous goal brought Corlough back into the game. However, an opportunist goal from Pauric Sexton changed the complexion of the game and it gave the home side a much-needed boost to add some decisive scores. In the latter stages of the game we pulled away to win on a scoreline of 1-14 to 1-7 and sample a welcome victory. Well done to all concerned.
Cavan Gaels- Richie Murphy, Cian McKiernan, Sean Fitzsimons, Fearghal Blessing, Sean Hanley, John Fortune, Kavan Donohoe, Kevin Brady, Ferdia Donohoe, Christy Quinn, Pauric Sexton, Louis Coleman, Richie Graham, Dessie Scanlon, Alan Kelly.
Corlough- Shane McGovern, Barry Wright, Paul Cassidy, Kyle Doonan, Damian McGovern, Brendan McGovern, Raymond McGovern, Derek Kelleher, Joseph Prior, Michael Dolan, Ronan Kelleher, Ryan Maher, Peter Prior, Martin Cassidy, Kieran Dolan.
Referee- Martin Brady (Ballinagh).
Under-12
Our under-12s had an exciting encounter at home to Butlersbridge on Thursday evening last in the Spring League. Play swung from end to end and in the absence of packed defences both sets of forwards displayed admirable creativity and executed some well-worked scores. Scores were level at the final whistle. Well done to all concerned. We have an away game against Kildallan on Friday next 25 April at 7.15pm. Please support.
Under-16
Our under-16s play Killygarry in the division one league semi-final. Best of luck to all concerned. Please support.
Under-14
Our under-14s play their opening league game against Butlersbridge on Thursday 24 April at 7.15 in Terry Coyle Park. Please support.
Girls Football
Congratulations to our under-16 girls who defeated Mullahoran in their league encounter recently.
Camogie
Our camogie team play a league game against Lacken this Friday 25 April in Terry Coyle Park at 6.30pm. All support will be appreciated.
County Under-21
Hard luck to Paul Graham and Barry Fortune who featured prominently in Cavan's narrow defeat to Dublin in Portlaoise on Saturday last in the All-Ireland semi-final. Vinny Coyle and Andy Graham were also on the panel.
National League Final Referee
Congratulations to Cavan Gaels referee Noel Mooney who will take charge of the Division Four league final between Clare and Tipperary in Croke Park on Saturday evening next.
County Senior
Best of luck to all the Cavan Gaels players-Martin Dunne, Mickey Lyng, Niall Murray, Robert Maloney-Derham, Paul O Connor and Niall Smith- who are on the Cavan senior panel and are preparing for the division three league final against Roscommon in Croke Park on Saturday next at 7pm. Go néirí an tádh leo.
Rounders
Thanks to all those who took part in a Rounders' blitz recently. Four coaches from the Rounders Association coached 240 pupils from St Felim's NS, St Clare's NS, Gaelscoil Bhréifne and Farnham NS. Present at the coaching were John McHugh, Cavan Gaels Inclusion Officer, Michael Mooney, Chairman, Cavan Gaels, Anne Fortune, Cavan Gaels Children's Officer and J.J. Reilly, Cavan Gaels Schools' Liaison Officer. Thanks to the principals and teachers of the four national schools for their encouragement and cooperation. It is hoped to expand this initiative to other schools and groups in the area.
Strictly Come Dancing
Cavan Gaels GAA club presented Strictly Come Dancing in the Hotel Kilmore recently. Eighteen couples entertained the huge crowd- Susan Mulligan/ Tommy Greenan, Patricia O Riordan/ Mick Flynn, Chris Coyne/ Garrett Fortune, Catherina Collins/ Brian Galligan, Philomena Smith/ Jimmy Galligan, Andrea McNamara/ Pauric Rudden, Miriam Sheridan/ Benny Sheridan, Rebecca Neligan/ Michael Meehan, Anne Gildea/ Niall McIntyre, Sophie Graham/ Pauric Sexton, Susan Brady/ Peter Sheridan, Serena McGovern/ Rory Hayden, Catherina Fitzpatrick/ Conor Martin, Anna Coyle/ Darren Smith, Orlaith Prior/ Gerry McPhillips, Dearbhall McDonnell/ John Hurt, Aileen Fitzpatrick/ Joey McDonald, Eileen Walsh/ Tommy McClorey. After the audience votes and the adjudicators' votes, five couples were selected to dance off for the winners' accolade, Anne Gildea/Niall McIntyre, Sophie Graham/Pauric"Spud" Sexton/, Orlaith Prior/Gerry McPhillips, Aileen Fitzpatrick/Joey McDonald, Eileen Walsh/Tommy McClorey. The standard of dancing displayed by the five couples was commendably high and must have given the adjudicators much food for thought. It was Sophie Graham and Pauric Sexton who emerged with the spoils after a very co-ordinated dance. Thanks to all the above dancers for agreeing to take part. The dancing talent on view reflected the many hours of practice. Well done to all those who have put so much work into the fundraiser over a long period of time to make it such a success. A word of sincere thanks also to all who attended in such numbers and to those who bought tickets but were not in a position to be there. This event was also a fundraiser for two very deserving causes- Sosad and Palliative Care, Cavan. The able MCs for the night were Michael Mooney, Chairman, Cavan Gaels and the versatile Paul Cox.
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