The following is a short review of the club scene in County Cavan over the past twelve months: GOWNA: The Gowna club are once again kingpins of Breffni football, winning the championship in fine style by defeating Cavan Gaels in the decider. They disappointed somewhat in the Ulster Club series, losing out to eventual winners, Bellaghy of Derry. However, they finished the season in some style by defeating old rivals, Mullahoran to win a place in the ACFL Division 1 Final. They are still the team to beat in senior ranks in Cavan football, but it will be interesting to see how they fare in the coming season without the guidance of their team-manager, Eamon Coleman who stepped down after a very successful period with the club. In his time with them they dominated Cavan football, and the only disappointment during that period was that they didn't become the first Cavan club to win an Ulster club title. MULLAHORAN: While they figured in the closing stages of the league and championship, it is viewed in Mullahoran as a disappointing season overall. They bowed out of the championship losing to Cavan Gaels in the quarter-final on a scoreline of 2-9 to 0-11. In the league they finished on top, but failed at the knock-out stages to keen rivals, Gowna in the semi-final. They also parted company with their team-manager for the past few seasons, Damien O'Reilly. Still have the potential to challenge for major honours in the coming season, but what they would do for a few scoring forwards to assist the ever-dangerous Danny Brady. CAVAN GAELS: Dominated underage football in the county once again, but as yet still failed to deliver that long-awaited senior football championship. They impressed in the senior championship defeating both Mullahoran and Kingscourt Stars in the knock-out stages of the competition. However, they didn't do themselves justice in the senior decider against the holders, Gowna and lost out on a scoreline of 2-10 to 0-11. After their facile win over Kingscourt Stars in the semi-final, they looked the 'finished article', but alas on the 'big day' they once again failed to deliver. They however, had their best league campaign for years, finishing joint second in the table with Gowna. Have the players and talent to win the 'blue riband' of Cavan football, but can't go on another season as the most promising team in the county. Everyone in the town club, players, mentors and supporters alike badly want the senior championship title, and they will be among the fancied sides to achieve that feat in the coming season. KNOCKBRIDE: It was a great season for the Knockbride club. They more than held their own in the ACFL (Division 1), reaching the semi-finals, and taking a fancied Cavan Gaels side to a replay for a league final place. However, their real glory came in the intermediate championship, when defeating Cuchullains in the semi-final, and then going all the way by taking the title at the expense of Drung on a scoreline of 2-11 to 0-7. One of the most promising teams in the county at present, and with star players such as the O'Reilly brothers, John Tierney etc. can be a major force in Cavan football in 2001. It will be interesting to see how they fare in the senior championship but this youthful side continue to go from strength to strength. CROSSERLOUGH: The club had high hopes of success going into the 2000 season. They had a new team-manager in Colm McEvoy who had done wonders with Oldcastle in his previous managerial position. They worked hard on the training pitch, but it just didn't happen for them, although they were in contention for a semi-final place in the ACFL (Division 1). In the championship, they were involved in the best game of the season, when they went under to Mullahoran in a high-scoring play-off encounter. Have still the potential to compete with the best, but their lack of physical presence all over the field has proved a setback in recent seasons. It's hard to believe that a club of the calibre and strength of Crosserlough haven't won a senior championship title in the 'nineties, considering the many excellent under-age sides they had over that period. Could 2001 be their season for glory? Only time will tell, if they are to achieve this ambition they will have to play a lot better and more consistent than in 2000. BAILIEBORO' SHAMROCKS: Another former 'power base' of Cavan senior football who have struggled in recent seasons. With former Cavan team-manager Gabriel Kelly in charge they had high hopes for the 2000 season. They played consistently well in the senior league, and finished in sixth position without setting the world on fire. Hoping for a good run in the championship, they showed signs of delivering on this. Reaching the knock-out stages of the competition they defeated Killygarry in the quarter-final on a scoreline of 2-10 to 1-7. Their semi-final clash with holders Gowna was a 'make or break' encounter for them, and while they competed well for long periods in the game, eventually ran out losing by 0-10 to 0-6. Have many talented players in their ranks including senior county players Gerry Sheridan, Charles Clarke and impressive under-21 star, Andrew Coleman they will always be competitive, but maybe, we have seen the best of this particular Bailieborough Shamrocks side, who a few short years ago almost won an Ulster club title. BELTURBET: Lack of overall strength in numbers is proving the downfall of the Rory's over the past few seasons at senior ranks. They lost to Cavan Gaels and drew with Killinkere in the championship, and failed to reach the knock-out stages of the competition. In the league they played consistently well, and had a number of fine wins that kept them well clear of relegation. Three of their players Jason Reilly, Aaron Donohoe and Rory Donohoe were impressive for Cavan in the pre-Christmas NFL games, but manager Brendan Nelligan will be hoping to unearth a few new players in the coming season if they are to figure in the shake-up for honours. The availability of their star forward, Jason Reilly will in the end have a vital bearing on what kind of a season they will have, as when he plays they usually are a match for the best in the county! DRUNG: A very inconsistent season for the Drung side, who are getting it very hard to make the final breakthrough in the intermediate championship. They overcame a strong Swanlinbar side in the semi-final, and had high hopes of outright honours on this occasion. However, in the intermediate decider, they struggled against a slicker Knockbride, and once again their loyal supporters came away from Breffni Park disappointed. What they would do for a leader on the field in the mould of former 'great' Jim McDonnell. They can take some consolation from their league performances, when many were expecting them to struggle. Have the talent and ability to win the intermediate title, but to overcome this mental block is the big task for them in the coming season. KINGSCOURT STARS: After reaching the senior final the previous season, the Stars were hoping for greater things in 2000. However, it was not to be, with a fairly inconsistent league campaign which never saw them really threaten for major honours. In the championship they showed their best form of the season by defeating Killinkere by 1-12 to 1-3 in the quarter-final, but their season came a cropper in the semi-final when they were outscored by keen rivals Cavan Gaels in the semi-final on a scoreline of 1-16 to 0-11. There is still a lot of work to be done if the Stars are to get back to former glory, but the real plus for all concerned is that team-manager, Sean Kelly has decided to continue the task of moulding a successful Kingscourt Stars side in the coming year. KILLINKERE - Surprised many by reaching the knock-out stages of the senior championship at the expense of Belturbet. However, they hit reality when they played Kingscourt Stars in the quarter-final in Breffni Park, and were no match for their East Cavan neighbours. Rated a middle of the road side, they survived the threat of relegation from Division One, and this in itself has to be the highlight of their season. Are always competitive, and capable of the odd surprise, but on last seasons form are far from championship winning material. KILLYGARRY: For a club with such a small pick to choose from they did very well to retain their Division One status, and also reach the knock-out stages of the champion-ship losing out to Bailieborough Shamrocks in the quarter-final stages. Indeed, this was one of the better games of the campaign, and with a little more scoring power could well have reached the semi-final. The loss of key forward, Jamie Coffey was clearly shown throughout the season, although it must be said that Meath man, Benny Reddy had them in fine shape, and playing an attractive brand of football. Reddy has stepped down as manager, which in itself is a disappointment going into the new season. On the positive side, the club are now beginning to make their mark at under-age level, and if they can produce a few new players to the senior ranks in the coming season, who knows what the future holds for them! LACKEN CELTIC: Towards the end of the season it looked as if Lacken would be drawn into the relegation battle. However, to the credit of the players they held their nerve and survived in the top division for another season. They reached the knock-out stages of the championship drawing with Ballymachugh and defeating Laragh Utd. In the quarter-final they went under to near-neighbours, Gowna on a scoreline of 1-11 to 0-8. Like so many rural senior clubs they are lacking in numbers at senior ranks, although over the past few seasons they have produced a number of outstanding players. One of them, Finbarr Reilly is a current member of the county senior team. Have a good structure at under-age level at present, and no doubt, will be hoping to establish themselves in senior ranks over the coming years. LARAGH UTD.: A disappointing season all round for the Laragh Utd. side. They just about escaped relegation, while in the championship they failed to reach the knock-out stages of the competition. Like many clubs who have dominated senior football, they are now going through a 'valley period', and judging on their performances over the past season they will struggle again in the coming season. What they would do for a few talented performers such as Ray Cullivan, Fionan McDonagh, the Brady bros., and Donal Donohoe, but the talent doesn't seem to be in the club at present to compete for senior honours. They also lost team-manager, Ray Cullivan during the past season. SWANLINBAR: There was great disappointment in West Cavan football circles when Swanlinbar were relegated to division two football next season. After the 'highs' of the last few seasons, 'Swad' were brought down to earth with a bang. They just found it hard to compete with the 'big boys' in the top division. They reserved their best form for the intermediate championship with impressive wins over Ballyhaise, Knockbride and Templeport to win their place in the knock-out stages of the competition. In the semi-final they came a cropper when defeated by Drung, a surprise result as the form-book fancied them to reach the final at least. The club got a boost late in the season when their star defender, Thomas Prior got a call-up for the county senior squad, and held his place in the side in the pre-Christmas games. The challenge for the Swanlinbar side in the coming season is to regain their place in Division One, and with the confidence from that they will be better prepared to have a 'real go' at winning the intermediate championship. DENN: Another side who will look back on the past season and ask where did it all go wrong. In previous seasons they have been competing for senior league honours, but in 2000 they struggled for most of the season in the league, and carried this on in the intermediate championship where they were expected to be one of the leading sides in the competition. They only won four league games all season, with one draw and nine losses, a far cry from their form over the past few seasons. They reached the quarter-finals of the intermediate championship after defeating Lavey and Cootehill along the way. However, this was to be as far as they went, and the best efforts of team-manager and former Meath All-Ireland star, Terry Ferguson couldn't re-dress their situation. With so many talented players not available for the senior squad, they won the Junior 'B' Championship title last season. It begs the question have these youngsters not the commitment and dedication to battle and work hard for an intermediate championship title. They will have to get their priorities right if there is to be an improvement all-round in the coming season! BALLINAGH: The Ballinagh club will be thankful to see the back of the 2000 season. They played 15 games in the ACFL (Division 1), and their record is hardly impressive reading - 15 losses and no points, some record! They were unfortunate in the SFC to be drawn in a group with Crosserlough, Mullahoran and Kingscourt Stars, and not surprisingly failed to progress to the knock-out stages of the competition. Things can only get better in the new season operating out of division two, and playing intermediate championship football. They have a talented squad of players, maybe on the young side, but new team-manager Dessie Gardiner has something to work with in 2001. We can expect a vast improvement all round in the coming season. CUCHULLAINS: The home club of county stars, Fintan Cahill and Ronan Carolan had a fairly successful season. They ended up leading side in Division 2 and were promoted to Division One status for the 2001 season. For a change they showed greater consistency in their play over the season, and with some talented players coming on stream, plus the availability of Cahill and Carolan for the coming season - both have dropped out of the inter-county scene - they will be hoping to consolidate their position in the top division, and build from there. In the championship they reached the semi-final stages, but were defeated by the eventual winners of the championship, Knockbride in a very competitive semi-final. Have the potential to be a big club in the future, but a lot will depend on how they perform in the opening rounds of the forthcoming ACFL. DRUMGOON: What a season it has been for Paddy Bates side. Dramatically defeated in extra-time in the county junior championship final by Cornafean, they recovered sufficiently to finish in second place in the ACFL Division Two. However they were defeated surprisingly by near-neighbours, Cootehill Celtic in the semi-final stages of the league, when many expected them to go all the way. Over the last few seasons the excellent under-age work put in by the club is paying rich dividends, and they are a club who have got the taste of some success, and are determined to be in contention for more of the same in the coming season. Their star player in the 2000 season Edward Jackson has consolidated his position in the Cavan senior county defence - a fact that is proudly recognised by the football folk of Drumgoon. This in itself is an incentive to his team-mates to try and emulate him in the coming season. We must also recognise the great work done by team-manager Paddy Bates in the past season. He has shown by his record to date that he is a top-class manager. COOTEHILL CELTIC: After disappointing in the intermediate championship when they failed to get out of a group that included Lavey and Denn, Cootehill Celtic reserved their best efforts for the ACFL (Division 2). They finished third in the competition, and were in contention for a promotion place right up to the final few games. However, they finished the season in a blaze of glory by defeating keen rivals Drumgoon in the semi-final of the league (Division 2), and continued this good form with a final defeat of a fancied Ramor Utd. side. Basically a very young side, another season in division two will do them a world of good. They will fancy their chances of promotion in the coming season, and now that they have won back the confidence of their supporters, hopefully they will make greater efforts on the training field in 2001. Cavan football supporters in general welcomes a competitive Cootehill Celtic side back challenging for major honours. Hopefully, they won't be disappointed in the coming season. RAMOR UTD.: At the start of the 2000 season, Ramor Utd. with a nice mixture of youth and experience were expected to regain their division one status under the guidance of manager, Kevin McDonnell. However, for much of the league they lacked consistency, and paid the ultimate price in the end. They finished the season on a 'bit of a high' reaching the Division Two League Final, only to lose out to a rejuven-ated Cootehill Celtic side. In the senior championship they lost in the group stages to eventual champions, Gowna and Killygarry, the Killygarry result was a big disappointment. As the club is in a transitional period at present, a lot of hard work has to be done for them to regain their top division status. However, with top class facilities, their new-look Ramor Park is one of the top pitches in the county, plus their great battling tradition over the years, they will be expected to put in the 'big effort' this season for promotion to Division One football, and build from there. What would they do for a young Paddy McNamee or Derek McDonnell now to lead them to the 'promised land'! Maybe they can unearth a few of this calibre in the coming season, and if so they could be well on their way to success. REDHILLS: This border club have been concentrating on a youth policy over the past few seasons, and they are improving every season. The side is lacking experienced leaders on the field at present, but on their day are a match for the best at division two level. In the championship they progressed to the knock-out stages of the J.F.C., but were surprisingly defeated by Kildallan in the quarter-final stages, when they were expected to do much better. One of their better players over the past season, Michael Brides has won his place on the county senior panel, and is definitely a player for the future at club and county level. No doubt, they will feel they underachieved in 2000, and will be hoping for a good league run in 2001, and maybe a junior championship. SHANNON GAELS: The West Cavan side finished in joint fifth in the ACFL (Division 2), and this in itself is an achievement for the club considering the small pick of players they have available. In the quarter-final of the JFC they defeated a strong Mullahoran side, and were just pipped by one point by Drumgoon for a final place in a game that they could well have won. Their top player over the season has been county senior star, Anthony Forde who rarely has a poor game for the side. They could do with a few more like him, and over the season they introduced a few youngsters to the side, who will have gained from the experience, and could make a difference in 2001. A model small rural club, who every few years capture the football limelight. Could 2001 be one of those seasons - only time will tell! BALLYHAISE: The long-awaited return of Ballyhaise to the top flight didn't materialise last season. They finished in a mid-table place in Division Two of the ACFL, when many expected them to do well on this occasion. In the championship they were in a tough group that included eventual champions, Knockbride, Swanlinbar and Templeport and missed out on the knock-out stages of the competition. They are a club geared for success with a fine playing pitch and facilities, a hard-working committee, and a good tradition in league football, but haven't got it together yet under the guidance of the hard-working Dessie Reilly. Maybe, there could be an improvement in their fortunes in the coming season. SHERCOCK: Not much progress to report on the playing field for the Shercock club in 2000. They finished well down in the league, winning six and losing six games, with one game drawn. At stages during the season they showed potential, but then fell away and it seems it will be a long road back to their successful period in the late 'eighties and early 'nineties. In the junior championship they missed out on the knock-out stages in a group that included eventual finalists, Drumgoon, Shannon Gaels and Mountnugent. Only a few short seasons ago they could compete favourably with their near-neighbours, Knockbride but that is hardly the case at present. Like so many clubs in the county at present they need an injection of enthusiasm and commitment at all levels, and if this is forthcoming in 2001 then they are sure to improve on last seasons record overall. BALLYMACHUGH: It is only a few short years ago that Ballymachugh were tipped to become a force in Cavan football. However, they haven't lived up to that promise, and indeed struggled badly in Division 2 of the ACFL, losing no fewer than seven games in a 13-match league programme. On last seasons form, it seemed that many of their players have failed to live up to their potential, and it didn't help matters that they were also playing senior championship football last season. In Group D, along with Bailieboro', Lacken and Laragh Utd. they failed to qualify for the knock-out stages. They will have to have a serious re-think of their position coming into another new season. They have the players to be doing much better, a good club structure but a greater degree of commitment and determination will have to come from the players if they are to arrest this slide. KILLESHANDRA: At the start of the season, Killeshandra signalled their intentions of making an effort to improve their fortunes at league and championship level. They brought in top fitness coach, Joe Doonan to organise training, and according to reports large attendance were attending these training sessions. However, they failed to transmit this enthusiasm onto the playing pitch, and struggled for much of the season, only winning five games out of 13 starts. In the intermediate championship they were in a group that included Cuchullains, Kill and Drumalee, but failed to qualify for the knock-out stages of the competition. Like many other clubs at present, Killeshandra are very much at the cross-roads, and maybe the over-reliance of former county senior team captain, Stephen King to pull them out of awkward situations in the past, has come to haunt them presently. No doubt, knowing the people involved with the Killeshandra club they won't be found wanting in their efforts for recovery, and the great efforts of their near-neighbours, Cornafean in the past season could be an inspiration for them in the future! CASTLERAHAN: What can one say about the form of Castlerahan. They just couldn't put a number of wins together in the league, and finished third from bottom in Division 2 of the ACFL, winning just five games in total. In the intermediate championship things weren't much better, and they were pipped by Drung for a place in the knock-out stages in a group that also included Drumlane. It is hard to imagine that some years ago, Castlerahan were a senior club challenging for senior championship honours, and competing with the very best in the county at the time. They are a long way off this standard at present, although they continue to impress at under-age level, and maybe these players can do the business for them in the future. In the short-term, Castlerahan have it all to do. Like so many other clubs in the same predicament, the challenge to improve rests with the players, and no one else! CORLOUGH: It wasn't a happy season for West Cavan clubs sides in general in 2000. Corlough were just 'out of their depth' in division two football, but to their credit they competed to the best of their ability, and battled to the end. One win and two draws from 13 starts is their league record for the season, which saw them go back to division three football in the coming season. They also failed to impress in the championship, and overall it was a very disappointing season for the Corlough club, who expected to do much better. They will be better able to compete in a lower division this coming season, and such is the love for football in the area, they will bounce back, and hopefully they will improve their playing record in 2001. TEMPLEPORT: From the heady heights of being one of the top senior clubs in the county for many years, Templeport have hit barren times in recent years. They have failed to replace players of the calibre of the Martin bros., Frankie Dolan etc., and have slid down from the top division to be playing division three football next season. However, to their credit under the guidance of Tomas Doonan they are fighting back, and have a good under-age structure in place, are developing their own pitch and are confident it won't be long before they are back as a force once again. In the intermediate championship they failed to qualify for the knock-out stages, and to add to their woes they lost a relegation play-off to Kill, and will be playing junior championship football in 2001. They have a huge task ahead in regaining lost ground on the playing field, but signs are at present they are going about it in the right way, and we wish them every success in the future. DRUMLANE: The highlight of their season was their promotion to Division Two this coming season winning 14 games and one draw out of 17 league starts. They are an ambitious club, and a role model for most junior clubs in the county. In their debut in the intermediate championship they failed to qualify for the knock-out stages in a group that included eventual finalists, Drung and Castlerahan. No doubt, they will have learned from that experience, and will be better prepared next season. They are looking forward to the new season, and developing as a club all the time. They are expected to do well in the forthcoming league and under the guidance of Frank Brady once again, are definitely geared for success. They also have a successful under-age structure in place at present, and the future looks good for a club,only a few short years ago seemed to be in real trouble but turned it round thanks to good leadership, forward planning and a sound youth policy. BUTLERSBRIDGE: Just missed out on promotion to Division Two once again, but made eventual winners Drumlane fight all the way for their success. In the end they were disappointed considering that they only lost two league games out of 18 starts and suffered from the fact that only one team went up in 2000 season. In the championship they reached the quarter-finals but were defeated by Shannon Gaels. They had high hopes of going all the way, but it was not to be. They will re-group once again for the coming season, and their hopes got a real boost recently with the announcement that manager Felim Plunkett will stay on for another season. They deserve a 'break' in the coming season, and going on form must be in with every chance of gaining that long awaited promotion to Division Two, and that could well start a roll of success for this well-organised junior club on the outskirts of Cavan town. KILDALLAN: Under the guidance of former Belturbet 'boss', Mark Lawlor the Kildallan side were more competitive last season and finished in third place in a very hard-fought Division 3 league campaign. In the championship they made it through to the 'last eight', defeating Redhills for a semi-final place. In the semi-finals they lost narrowly to the eventual champions, Cornafean on a scoreline of 1-11 to 0-13 in what was a thrilling encounter. Basically a young side, they will have learned from their experiences last season, and will be among the fancied sides in league and championship in the coming season. LAVEY: At the start of the season, Lavey were hoping to use the league as a team-building exercise, and this they did with varied results. They finished fourth, without ever looking like promotion challengers. In the championship they had a facile win over Cootehill in the group stages, but were themselves knocked out of the competition in the quarter-final stage. Veteran county player, Seamus Donohoe is still one of their key performers, but thankfully, a number of promising newcomers have emerged during the past season. They will be more competitive overall in the coming season, and in league competition are always hard to beat at home, and their away form will hold the destiny of their league aspirations in the months ahead. CORNAFEAN: A memorable season for this long-established club, who have had lean times over the past twenty years or more. They made the breakthrough in some style, when as complete outsiders they went on to capture the junior championship title at the expense of a gallant Drumgoon side in one of the best junior deciders for many a long year in Breffni Park. Great credit for this success must go to the players and management team, especially 'boss' Phil Cullen who had them playing an attractive brand of football, and their fitness levels improved immeasurably over the season. They were also more disciplined on and off the field of play and this in itself was a decided asset. Their league form to be honest was patchy to say the least, but they are keen to improve on that in the coming season. It has been a great year all round for the Cornafean club, their hard-working club officers under the guidance of Chairman P. J. McGlade, and now that they have tasted success the players and supporters will want more of the same in the coming season. No doubt, Phil Cullen and his players will be up for this challenge! ARVA: These are lean times for the Arva club, and the season was all the more disappointing for them when you consider that near-neighbours Gowna and Cornafean annexed the county senior and junior championship titles as well. They lost 12 of their 18 league games, but in saying that with a bit more consistency in their play could well have picked up a few more league victories over the season. The highlight of their championship season was their draw with eventual junior champions, Cornafean. And what of the future for this once strong senior club? They are lacking physically strong players at present, but it must be said they should be doing better with the players they have. It's all down to greater commitment to training and organisation, and trying to get a few wins under their belt in the early league games. KILL: Like Arva another club that has slipped badly in recent seasons. They fared badly in the league overall losing 12 of their 17 games played. In the intermediate championship they failed to progress to the knock-out stages from a group that included Cuchullains, Drumalee and Killeshandra. It must have been frustrating for their team-manager, Ciaran McCabe when all the effort put in didn't get the rewards on the playing field. They will have to be more consistent in the coming season, have a greater belief in their ability and be prepared to battle hard in every game - league or championship. MOUNTNUGENT: After an impressive resurgence in 1999, the 2000 season finished something of an anti-climax for Tommy Dowd and his Mountnugent side. To win only three league games out of 18 starts tells its own story, while in the junior championship they failed to reach the knock-out stages from a group that included Drumgoon, Shercock and Shannon Gaels. They will have to get back to basics in the coming season, and start trying to win matches again. MUNTERCONNACHT: After the disastrous 1999 season, Munterconnacht showed some improvement in 2000, winning three league games and drawing one from 18 starts. They failed to make the knock-out stages of the championship, but to their credit they battled gamely all season, and never let their 'heads drop'. They are hoping the introduction of some young players over the next few seasons will improve their fortunes, but to be honest, it is a long hard road back, and all involved must have patience. For a club with such a great football tradition it must be galling to be at such a low ebb at present, but great credit is due to the players and officers of the club who have stuck with the task in such trying times. MAGHERA: Early in the season the Maghera club looked to be improving under the guidance of new team 'boss' Owen McPhillips. However, they lost their way in mid-season, and manager McPhillips resigned. Things didn't improve as the season progressed in league and championship, but to their credit they will be back again this season, full of hope, but have they the proper dedication and commitment to improve their lot? Only time will tell! DRUMALEE: The club had great expectations going into the 2000 season. They had just elected a new Chairman in Shane Dempsey, and a strong team-management under former star player, Anthony Walsh. The season started positively, and they were well up the Division 2 table prior to the commencement of the championship. In the I.F.C. they qualified for the knock-out stages, but once again fell by the wayside going down to 14-man Drung in Cootehill. With championship aspirations gone for another year, interest seemed to wane, and they struggled to say the least in the remainder of the league, missing out once again for promotion and a league semi-final place, and at one time looked likely to be dragged into the relegation dog-fight! One of their best performances in the ACFL (Division 2) was in their match with eventual promoted side, Cuchullains and in this game they showed they had the potential and talent to compete with the very best in this division. Shane Dempsey is back for another term as Club Chairman, and they also have a new team-manager in former player, George Crowe. The club are also doing some redevelopment work on their fine St. Felim's Park re-laying the pitch and upgrading the facilities for players and spectators alike. The highlight of the season for the club in 2000 season was winning the Cavan under 16 division one championship, defeating a fancied Gowna side in the final after a replay. These young players are the hope for the future for the club, but for the present under the guidance of the George Crowe management team all involved with the club are hoping for greater commitment and dedication from the senior team as a whole in the coming season. There is no doubt, they have the ability, but do they have the dedication and commitment that it takes to be in contention for major honours? Only time will tell! Tweet

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