Lotto
Our most recent weekly lotto draw was held in the Farnham Hotel on Sunday last. The numbers drawn were 5, 24, 27, 30. The jackpot was €2600. There was no jackpot winner. The €20 winners are Mary K. Lynch c/o Anne Fortune, Gerry O Keeffe c/o George Crowe's, Mary Johnston c/o Bingo, Martin Myles c/o Bingo, Phildie Murray.  The draw for next week's jackpot of €2,700 will be held on Sunday next 30 August in the Slieve Rossa. Thanks to all those who buy our lotto and to those who facilitate the draw in any way.

Senior Championship

Well done to our seniors who have qualified for the championship quarter-final by defeating Lacken in Kingspan Bréifne Park on Saturday evening last. This was a well-contested game for most of the first half until a Martin Dunne goal, just before the interval, gave the Gaels some momentum. We took the initiative in the second half by largely dominating matters. Lacken had their moments in the second half but the Gaels withstood the danger.  Comhghairdeas.

Community Games All-Ireland Silver Medal Winners

Well done to the St Patrick's Area Community Games under-10 gaelic football team who won the silver medals in the All-Ireland finals in Athlone last week-end. Congratulations to all the players and the management on this great achievement and in particular to the Cavan Gaels players who were involved- Ben Tully, Josh Dunne, Cormac Crotty, Josh McDwyer and Louis Maguire. In a round robin format they defeated Wolfe Tones from Clare and St Conleth's from Newbridge and they were unlucky to be beaten by Ballinamore in extra-time.

Minor Championship

Our minors had an away game against Castlerahan in the first round of the championship on Tuesday last. Matters were close during the game but the Gaels had a fertile spell in the second half when they raced into a five point lead and seemed to be heading for a welcome victory. Castlerahan admirably reduced the lead to three points with injury time almost finished. Our final kickout was won and the ball was sent to the net to give the home side an unexpected victory. The replay takes place this Tuesday 25 August at 7pm in Terry Coyle Park. Best of luck to players and management.

Under-12

Well done to our under-12s who have shown a welcome improvement in recent games. A word of appreciation to the team management who have worked hard with this group and have got a positive response.

Summer Camp

Cavan Gaels held a very successful Summer GAA Camp for boys and girls in Terry Coyle Park on Monday and Tuesday last in very welcome balmy weather. At this camp the participants, from 4-12, sampled gaelic football, camogie and rounders in a safe and fun-filled environment and a happy family atmosphere. Well done and thank you to the gaelic football coaches- John Fortune, Barry Fortune, Mícheál Lyng, Cian Donohoe, Liam Cooke, Fearghal Blessing, Evaan Fortune, Rebecca Tully and Hanna McHugh. Thanks to our camogie coaches- Mary Keniry, Karen Boyle, Michelle Tarpey and Nola O Hanlon and our rounders coach- Dympna Reilly. A special thanks to the camp organisers- Mark Leddy, John McHugh, Mary McCarthy, Anne Fortune, Barbara Fortune and Karen Galligan. This was the second year of our camp. It is hoped to expand it in the years ahead and make it a must on our annual events' calendar.

Terry Coyle Park Development Draw

Cavan Gaels are holding a draw towards funding our new development in Terry Coyle Park. 1st prize is a kitchen or wardrobes (valued at €3500) kindly sponsored by Brian Galligan, Kitchens Direct, Cavan. 2nd prize is two All-Ireland football final tickets plus a night for two in the Radisson Blu, St Helen's Hotel, Dublin. Tickets €5 each or book of three for €10. Draw will take place at the Cavan Gaels bingo on 11 September 2015. Make sure you're in the draw!

Bingo

Please note that our bingo continues in the Farnham Arms Hotel on Friday next 28 August at 9pm. €2170 must be won every Friday night. Thanks to our bingo patrons for their consistent support and to all our stewards. Our club lotto is on sale at bingo every Friday night.

Club Newsletter

The fifth issue of our club newsletter is coming out soon. Please note that you can access all five issues of our newsletter by visiting the Cavan Gaels website and clicking on the icon "Newsletter" on the top right hand side. The issues of our club newsletter are available in hard copy as well. If you want a hard copy contact J.J. Reilly at 086-1005303. If you're abroad, please bring a Gaels jersey with you and send a photo of the jersey being worn to [email protected] for possible inclusion in a future issue of our newsletter. If you would like each issue to be emailed to you, send your email address to Anne Marie Sexton on 087-2288889. Thanks to all those who contributed in any way to our newsletters so far.  We would welcome some feedback and some suggestions for future issues. Bail ó Dhia ar an obair.

Wedding Bells

Congratulations to Jarlath and Erin Smith on their recent marriage. We wish the couple every health and happiness in the years ahead.

Congratulations

Congratulations to Cormac and Rebecca Neligan on the recent birth of their son Rían and to Lorcan and Kelly Martin on the recent birth of their son Connla. Coincidentally, both fathers are part of the Cavan Gaels senior team management!

Mission Bootcamp

The fitness classes recommence in the Studio on Monday 31 August.

John Fee Memorial Club Day

Please note that the annual John Fee club day will take place on Saturday 26 September in Terry Coyle Park. This day has been a long term fixture in the Cavan Gaels' calendar and is always a fitting tribute to the memory of a renowned and indefatigable Cavan Gaels clubman. It's a day for young and old alike, full of fun and games and food. Among the many activities, there will be camogie, Gaelic football for boys and girls and rounders. So come along!

Congratulations to Cavan Referees

Congratulations to Noel Mooney who has been appointed to referee the All-Ireland minor football semi-final between Kildare and Tipperary on Sunday next. Congratulations also to another Cavan referee, Joe McQuillan, who on Sunday next takes charge of the second All-Ireland senior semi-final between Dublin and Mayo.

Cavan GAA Club Player's Book on Anxiety/Health and Well Being

Well done to twenty year old Castlerahan player Jamie McGrath who recently published a book detailing his experience of the anxiety in his life. He is admirably open about his mental health. "My mental health can take different blows from time to time in different scenarios and events". He wants to reassure young people especially that it's ok to feel anxious. He tells us he suffers from a general anxiety disorder. In his book as well as "diving into his own story", he provides the reader
with tips and advice which he has learned along the way. Importantly, Jamie reminds us that if we have anxiety we are not alone in this regard. Jamie's book costs €10. A donation from the sale of each book goes to SOSAD.  
If you are interested in this topic remember that Brian Galligan, J.J. Reilly, Anne Fortune and Nicola Fortune are the club contacts in relation to health and wellbeing matters. Information on this important area can be accessed at aware.ie and yourmentalhealth.ie The number for the Samaritans is 1850 60 90 90. Remember it's ok to say you're not ok. It's good to talk. A club should promote positive physical and mental health. Mind your HEAD as well as your BODY.

First Aid/CPR

Club members and especially coaches are asked to note that a First Aid course, including a module on CPR, will be organised in Terry Coyle Park in the very near future. With so much emphasis nowadays on the importance of being able to administer CPR, this course is very timely. If you wish to do this course, please contact Mark Leddy on 087-8596498.

Club Volunteers in action!!

A sincere thank you to all our club volunteers- current players, executive members, some club coaching staff and other members- who all are putting their painting skills at the disposal of the club in order to expedite the development of the inside of our new complex. This is a very welcome development. Hopefully members with other necessary skill sets will follow the example of the painters and will volunteer their services if called upon in the certain knowledge that in doing so they are making an invaluable contribution to the development of the complex and to their club. Thanks to Niall O Riordan, Cavan Gaels Development Officer, who is coordinating all the club voluntary effort. Our new shop and turnstiles are already in operation. Thanks to all those who have already supported our development through becoming Friends of Cavan Gaels. The money from this source along with our Sports' Capital Grant has enabled us to proceed with the building. We urge others who have not joined so far to consider signing up in the knowledge that, by so doing, they will be making a significant contribution, not only to the Terry Coyle Park development, but to the long term development of our young boys and girls.

Club Sponsor

Club members are asked to remember when shopping that our chief sponsor is Veale's Pharmacy. Thanks to Peter Veale for his generous sponsorship. Buíochas dó.

Club Merchandise

Our club merchandise is now available online through O Neills with a wide selection in all sizes. Follow the link oneills.com and have a look at the Cavan Gaels section on the O Neills online store.

Club Presentations

Members are asked to note that Cavan Gaels are holding a series of presentations in the Hotel Kilmore later in the year. Presentations will be made to the victorious under-21 and senior championship panels, to married couples and to our first championship winning team of 1965.

Camogie

Coaching for our under-age camogie players takes place on Wednesday evenings in Terry Coyle Park from 6.15-7.15. Participants are asked to bring a water bottle and shin guards.

Tornadoes

The gaelic football training for 4-6 year old boys and girls continues in Terry Coyle Park on Saturday mornings from 11am-12 noon. New players are very welcome. For further information on the Tornadoes please contact John Fortune 087-6196002 or Cian Donohoe 086-1295963.

Under-Age coaching for boys and girls

Coaching for boys from 6-12 takes place on Saturdays in Terry Coyle Park at the following times: u-8: 11am-12.30; u-10: 11am-12.30; u-12: 11am-12.30. Coaching for girls is on Tuesdays at 6.30pm and on Saturday mornings at 11am. For more information on coaching please contact Mark Leddy on 087-8596498.

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