Senior Championship

Our seniors have been drawn to play Lacken in the senior championship quarter-final next weekend. Best of luck to them.

Under-10s

Our under-10s took part in the Gowna under-10 tournament on Saturday last. 

Under-14

Well done to our under-14s who defeated Kingscourt in their home championship encounter on Monday last. Our next game is away to St Joseph's in Killeshandra.

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. 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.

Mission Trimpossible

Mission Trimpossible recommenced in the Studio on Monday last 8 September with a six week programme. Classes are: dance on Mondays and Tuesdays at 7 while circuits are on Tuesdays and Thursdays at both 5.30 and 6.45. Drop ins are welcome. If you would like to register for the mission or obtain further information contact Niall O Riordan on 086-3567011.

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.

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.

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 12 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.

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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