Cavan Gaels club notes
August 25, 2014Two-Day Fun and Games Festival
Cavan Gaels held a two-day Fun and Games Festival for boys and girls aged 7-12 in Terry Coyle Park on Tuesday 19 August and Wednesday 20 August from 10-2. This festival of sport which included football, camogie and rounders, was very successful. Thanks to all those who organised this inaugural event. A word of thanks in particular to all the club coaches who helped out. Míle buíochas.
Senior Championship
Our seniors have been drawn against Cuchullains in the next round of the senior championship. This game will take place on Saturday next in Virginia at 6pm. Best of luck to them. Please support.
Sports' Capital Grant
Cavan Gaels has been awarded €110.000 in the latest Sports' Capital Grant scheme. We thank all those who in any way contributed to the application or helped in any way to expedite the granting of this money. Thanks to all those who have already joined the Friends of Cavan Gaels and in doing so have made a very important contribution to our club's development plans. We would encourage those members, at home and abroad, who have not joined so far, to consider joining the Friends of Cavan Gaels.
We are glad to report that work has commenced on this project.
Minor Championship
Hard luck to our minors who were very narrowly defeated by Naomh Bríd (Drumalee/Redhills/Butlersbridge) on Tuesday last in Drumalee in a very entertaining and sporting game of the highest standard. We got off to a flying start and raced into a four point lead. By half time scores were even. The second half was well contested with the lead changing hands several times. With full time approaching the Naomh Bríd goalkeeper converted a 45 to guarantee victory for his side. Our next game in the competition sees us pitted against Bailieboro. Well done to our players, the vast majority of whom are under-age for minor football next year.
All-Ireland Junior Final
Well done to Paul O Connor and Niall Smith who lined out for Cavan in the All-Ireland junior final victory against Kerry in Portlaoise on Saturday last. Cavan's only previous victory in this competition was in 1927 when they defeated Kildare 0-7 to 1-3 in Bréifne Park. That victorious team included Cavan Slashers players Tom Crowe, Louis Mallon and Andy Conlon.
Sympathy
Our sympathy is extended to Isabella Corrigan, wife of the late Frank Corrigan, and to his son and daughters. In his latter years the late Frank became an avid supporter of Cavan Gaels. Despite ill-health he insisted on attending as many Cavan Gaels matches as possible. He and Mick McCarthy sat beside each other on special seats at those matches following the fortunes of the club.
Congratulations
Congratulations to Mark Reilly and his wife Ciara Fay who were married recently. Mark was a playing member of Cavan Gaels for many years.
Camogie
Cavan Gaels camogie training takes place on Mondays and Thursdays at 7.30pm and on Sunday mornings at 10am in Terry Coyle Park. New members very welcome.
Under-10 Boys
Congratulations to our under-10s who won the annual Colm Curry Cup recently. Well done also to the players and their coaches.
Camogie Under-age Blitz
Cavan Gaels held an under-age camogie blitz on Thursday 7 August in Terry Coyle Park. This was a very encouraging and enjoyable occasion. Congratulations to all the players and coaches who took part and to those who organised it. Comhghairdeas.
Cavan Gaels Tornadoes
Coaching for the Cavan Gaels Tornadoes, where the emphasis is on having fun, continues in Terry Coyle Park on Saturday next at 11am. Thanks to all those who have 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 11.00-12 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.
Under-Age Coaching
Under-age coaching up to the age of twelve takes place in Terry Coyle Park every Saturday morning at 11am.
Bingo
Our bingo patrons are asked to note that our bingo will be held in the Town Hall on Friday next 22 August at 9pm. Thanks to our bingo patrons for their consistent support. Míle buíochas. Please note 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.
Mission Trimpossible
Circuit classes continue in the Studio every Tuesday and Thursday from 6.45pm to 7.45pm. €6 each or 2 for €10. Summer student rate of €4 per class. Newcomers always welcome. Air conditioning will be used if necessary.
Club Maith Assessment
Cavan Gaels GAA club has been awarded Gold Standard accreditation in the Ulster Council Club Maith scheme. Thanks to all those who helped in any way to prepare the club presentation for the Ulster Council assessors, Joe Donnelly and Damian Donnelly. Thanks also to all those who took part in the initial brainstorming sessions from which emerged our club five year Strategic Plan. Thanks, in particular, to Anne Fortune who spearheaded the project. Bail ó Dhia ar an obair.
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).
Mental Fitness
We are asked to note the various organisations which are promoting an awareness of the importance of mental fitness. All of these organisations agree with the slogan
" it's ok to say you are not ok". Up to date material on this topic can be accessed on Play in my Boots.ie on We Wear More(A GPA initiative on Emotional Health and Wellbeing) and on Headstrong.
