Division 1A

Our division 1A team met Castlerahan in the senior league replay on Sunday last in Lacken. We were ahead by only one point at halftime despite having many scoring opportunities. Castlerahan pulled away in the second half to win by two points in a low scoring game.

Under-21
Congratulations to our under-21s who have qualified for the semi-final next weekend against Annalee Gaels. Go néirí leo.

Mouthguards
A reminder to all our players that mouth guards are compulsory at all levels from 1 January 2014. Ná déan dearmad.

AGM
Our AGM took place in the Farnham Arms Hotel on Sunday last. Thanks to all our club volunteers who have made a contribution in any way to Cumann Gael an Chabháin. A word of thanks in particular to our club officers for all their work throughout 2013. Anne Fortune gave a presentation on our Five Year Strategic Plan and our application for Ulster Council Club Maith accreditation. She thanked all those who worked in the focus groups and who prepared material for our Club Math accreditation application. Hugh Reilly gave the members an update on our proposed developments in Terry Coyle Park. He thanked those who were contributing to the Friends of Cavan Gaels. Caroline Forde updated the meeting on our Strictly Come Dancing which takes place in the Hotel Kilmore on 1 March. Appreciation was expressed to all those who were working with the under-age and adult players in the club. Let us value the volunteer. Tugaimid mós d'ár saorálaithe.

Strictly Come Dancing
Cavan Gaels club is presenting Strictly Come Dancing in the Hotel Kilmore on 1 March 2014. Information can be obtained from Caroline Forde on 086-3722322. Míle buíochas di.

Irish Language Conversational Classes
Members are asked to note that free Irish language conversational classes take place 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. These classes resume on Tuesday 7 January 2014. They last for one hour. Cur blas ar do chuid Gaeilge. Bígí linn.

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). Caroline is in Terry Coyle Park on Saturday mornings from 11 to 12.30. Gift vouchers for our club merchandise are also available. Is bronntanas na Nollag oiriúnach é earraí Gael an Chabháin.

Mission Trim Possible
A grand re-union of all those who have taken part in Mission Trim Possible since its inception are invited to Cavan Rugby Club on Saturday 14 December. In conjunction with this event tickets are presently on sale at 10 euro each and can be obtained from Mark Leddy 087-8596498. The proceeds will be divided between the Irish Cancer Society and Cavan Gaels under-age boys and girls. Thanks to Mission Trimpossible for all they have contributed to Cavan Gaels. Míle buíochas. Bígí ann. Beidh spórt agus scléip ann.

Bagpack
All our players and other members are reminded that our annual bag pack at Dunnes Stores takes place on Christmas Eve. Many people are needed for this fundraiser. A rota for the day will be drawn up soon. Be ready to tell the organisers what slot will suit you on that day. Ní neart go cur le chéile.

Santy/Carol singing
Santa Claus will make his annual visit to Terry Coyle Park on Saturday morning next 14 December at 11am. This year he is again arriving by helicopter. There will be lots of gifts and music. After the festivities all will head for the club carol singing which takes place outside the Post Office and will continue until 2pm. Adult members and all our under-age players are asked to be there for the carol singing. Paul McKiernan and Kevin Meehan will lead the singing.

Race Night
Cavan Gaels are holding a Race Night in the Slieve Rossa on Friday 27 December. If you want to sponsor a race or buy a horse, please contact Michael Mooney on 087-6435901.

Scór na nÓg
Congratulations to our céili dancers who have got through to the county final. This year we had ten participants in Scór na nÓg. Keep in mind that Scór sinsear will take place in the New Year. We hope to enter a team in most categories.

Bingo
Bingo will resume on Friday 20 December in the Town Hall at 9pm. Thanks to our bingo patrons for their consistent support. Míle buíochas.

Club 5 Year Strategic Plan
Cavan Gaels launched their five year strategic plan le déanaí in the Gonzo Theatre, the Imperial Hotel, Cavan. Guests at the launch were Gerry Brady, Leas -Cathaoirleach, Cavan County Board GAA, Phil Smith, Oifigeach Forbairt, Cavan County Board GAA, Mark O Rourke, Oifigeach na hÓige, Cavan County Board GAA, Cavan Gaels man Oliver Galligan, Cisteoir, Comhairle Uladh and Pat McEnroe, Cathaoirleach, Cavan Soccer Club. This plan covers all aspects of club activity and is a roadmap for the journey ahead. Thanks to all those who contributed in any way at any stage in the process and to Anne Fortune in particular who was the main driving force behind the project. Is mó moladh atá tuillte ag gach duine a ghlac páirt sa scéim straitéiseach seo chun forbairt Gael an Chabháin a chur chun cinn.

Na Rialacha Nua
All members and players in particular are asked to acquaint themselves with the new rules which become operative from 1 January 2014. These new regulations can be accessed on gaa.ie/rules under the heading "Rules and Regulations".

Excerpts from the new regulations:
Red card- player sent off and not replaced by a substitute.

Black card- player sent off and replaced by a substitute

Yellow card- player cautioned (warned and name taken)

Two yellows= red (player sent off and not replaced by a substitute)

Yellow+black= red (player sent off and not replaced).

Suspensions -( club level)

2 double yellows within 48 weeks -------------------------------Two week suspension

2 yellows followed by a black card within 48 weeks-------------Two week suspension

1 yellow and black within 48 weeks--------------------------------Two week suspension

Combination of yellow and black(totalling 3) One game suspension



Cavan Gaels Tornadoes

Thanks to all those who helped in any way at 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 every Saturday morning from 11-12. 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 bunúsach seo le tréan-díogras. Mol an óige agus tiocfaidh siad.

Camogie

Camogie training resumes in February on Mondays and Thursdays in Terry Coyle Park at 7.30.pm. Go néiri leo go léir.

Active Minds Youth Conference

Thanks to the players in our club aged 14-19 who attended the Youth Conference in Kingspan Bréifne Park on Saturday last from 1pm -5.15pm in association with the Irish Daily Mail International Rules. The attendees were Enda Fitzsimons, Shane Fortune, Luke Fortune, James Pratt, Shane McDermott, Ross O Reilly and Keenan Donohoe. They were accompanied by Anne Fitzsimons. The theme of the conference was" A winning mentality for life". Speakers at the first session(1pm) were Joanne O Riordan, Young Person of the Year; Joe Brolly, Colm O Rourke, Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh, Oisín McConville, Kevin McStay and Alan O Mara. Speakers at the second session (2.30pm) were John Delaney (Chief Executive of the FAI), Liam O Neill (President of the GAA), Catherine Lynch (comedienne and singer), John Joe Nevin, Dermot McCabe and Andy Murray.

GAA Presidency
We wish Aogán Ó Fearghail all the best in his campaign to be the next GAA President. He is the third Cavanman after TP O'Reilly and Jim McDonnell to run for this prestigious position. Aogán has an impressive pedigree in the GAA and would be an extremely capable choice. There have only been six GAA Presidents from Ulster in the history of the Association and none from Ulster since Sean McCague whose term finished in 2003. Ádh mór ar Aogán.

Sponsorship
Peter Veale, Veale's Pharmacy, Main Street, is our new main sponsor for 2013. Thanks to Peter for coming on board. We ask all our members and supporters to support our new sponsor. We also ask our members to support all our other sponsors who so generously support our club. Míle buíochas leis.

Did you know?
That what is now Terry Coyle Park was used for county and club games up to 1922 when Cavan GAA acquired grounds at Rosculligan and developed a new pitch there in 1923 named Breifne Park after the old kingdom of Bréifne UÍ Raghallaigh?

That Cavan Gaels played their home games in Bréifne Park until 1970 when Terry Coyle Park was opened?

Quiz
Cavan's last time to contest an All-Ireland minor football final was in 1959 when they lost to Dublin. Who were the five Cavan Gaels players on that panel?

Ans. Phil "Lightning" Murray, Hugo Cafferty, Hughie Smith, Paddy Duffy and Patsy Murphy.

Name the three Cavan Gaels players who played in the 1976 Ulster senior football final (drawn game)?

Ans. Aidan Elliott, Dermot Dalton and Noel Smith.

Club Record Makers-A trip down memory lane!
Our under-13 girls joined an elite Cavan Gaels group when they won the D championship final against Cuchullains recently. They were the first Cavan Gaels girls' football team to win a trophy. They join the following roll of honour in the club:

First trophy won by Cavan Gaels was the 1958 senior league -

John "Foley" O Rourke, Colm Smith, Harry O Dowd, John Molloghan, Sean Keogan, Jim Meehan, Eddie Quinn, Cathal Young, Larry Gillen, Paddy Maguire, Jimmy Sheridan (capt.), Frank Cannon, Noel Donoghue, Mick McCarthy, Edwin Carolan. Subs. used: Sean Galligan, Eamon Brady, Phil Cullivan. Sibs. Not used: Paddy McNamara, Johnny Burns.

First senior championship title won by Cavan Gaels was in 1965-

John "Foley" O Rourke, Colm Smith, Donal Crowe, Brian Tighe, Eamon McGovern, Pat Gaffney, Gerry Carroll, Jim McDonnell (capt), Jack McEntee, Cathal Young, Danny Thomas, P.J. Carroll, Larry Reidy, Paddy Maguire, Terry Smith. Subs: Mick Ryan, Sean Guider, Oliver Crowe, Brendan Keaney, Oliver Cassidy, Gerry Finnegan, Michael Walsh, Jim Mooney.
Not available on final day- Phil Murray, Hugo Cafferty, George Crowe, Tommy Monaghan.

First camogie title won by Cavan Gaels was in 1976-

Julie Simpson, Bernie McGovern, Patricia McCaffrey, Teresa McEvoy, Sue McEvoy (capt), Margie McEvoy, Helen Tully, Bridie Tully, Patricia McCormack, Marion O Mahony, Maria Simpson, Mary Clarke.
Subs. used: Teresa Gilsenan, Edel Allen, Anne McConnell.

First senior hurling championship title won by Cavan Gaels was in 1983-

Paddy Ferncombe, Finbar Noonan, Cecil O Reilly, Dessie Gardiner, Shay Whelan, Jim Ivers (capt), Tony Ryan, P.J. Kelly, Jimmy Kelly, Declan Maguire, John Heffernan, Peter Veale, Charlie O Donoghue, Jimmy Coen, Peter Heavey.
Subs. used: Gerry O Rourke, Patsy Walsh, Tommy McMahon.
Subs. not used: Mick Doheny, Paddy Dillon, Frank Lyons, Noel Gumley, John Sheridan, Jack Dunne, Noel O Halloran.

First girls' football title won by Cavan Gaels was in 2013-

Panel: Abby Sexton (capt), Amy Gardiner, Amy Johnston, Katie Leddy, Tara Ní Cionaith, Noelle Conroy, Fiona Galligan, Riona Goodrich, Hannah Eyre, Katie McCahill, Muireann Hogan, Lauren Smith, Gemma Deerey, Emma McDwyer, Niamh Cronin, Jessica McDwyer, Abby Lynch, Abby Fee, Kate Jackson, Laura Boyle.
Management- Martin Dunne (snr.), Stephen Dunne, Sophie Graham, Michelle Jermyn.

Social Media

You can get further information about Cavan Gaels from 086-1005303, on our Facebook page and on Twitter @cavangaelsGFC Please note that our website is up and running again. If you want to fill in the questionnaire about our club development you can do so on our website cavangaels.ie Any relevant information on the club can be sent to [email protected]


Information on Club Successes

A reminder to people that a very comprehensive account of all the Cavan Gaels senior championship successes is available, courtesy of Mícheál Smyth, on the Cavan CYMS website cavancyms.com Click on "About Us" and then on " Published" and you will see the relevant link. Also included is an account of all the Cavan Slashers senior championship wins and all of Cavan's All-Ireland victories. Mícheál's research also covers the Cavan Gaels under-age successes as well as all the victories of Cavan Harps. Tweet

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