Senior Championship

Our seniors have reached the senior football championship quarter-final following their victory over Cuchullains in Virginia on Saturday last. After leading narrowly at half time our players performed well in the second half, stretched their lead and ran out deserving winners.  Well done to all concerned. Comhghairdeas.

Minor Championship

Hard luck to our minors who were defeated by Bailieboro in their championship encounter in Terry Coyle Park on Tuesday evening last. This was a game where Bailieboro's ability to convert their possession into scores was the deciding factor. We had much of the play throughout the game but an obsession with trying to score goals when points were on offer rendered our task unnecessarily more difficult. Hopefully our youthful team will have learned valuable lessons from this game. Well done to our players, the vast majority of whom are under-age for minor football next year.

Under-8s/Under-10s

Our under-8s and under-10s travelled to Arvagh on Saturday last for a series of games. Both sides gave an impressive display of gaelic football skills. Well done.

Under-14

Best of luck to our under-14s who meet Kingscourt in the first round of the championship.

John Fee Day

Our annual John Fee Day will take place in Terry Coyle Park on Saturday 20 September. There will be many underage games for boys and girls as well as lots of fun activities for young and old. The following trophies will be presented on the day: the John Fee Memorial Trophy, the Hughie Smith Memorial Trophy, the Ruairí Dunne Memorial Trophy and the Brother Cyril Memorial Plaque. More details next week. This day commemorates, in particular, former Cavan Gaels stalwart John Fee who passed away ten years ago on 22 November 2004. Ar dheis lámh Dé go raibh a anam.

Two-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.

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.

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 Farnham Arms Hotel on Friday next 5 September 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.

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