Cavan Gaels

Club Lotto

Our club lotto was held in Dunnes' Bar on Sunday last. The numbers drawn were 5, 10, 14, 20. The jackpot was €2000. There was no jackpot winner. The €20 winners were Joan Reilly c/o Cavan Gaels Golf Classic, Nicola Fortune c/o Anne Fortune, Gillian Brady c/o Anne Fortune, Denis Cullen c/o Gerry Bravender, John Murray c/o Golf Classic. Next week's draw will take place in McMahon's Café Bar on Sunday next 19 July. The jackpot will be €2100. Thanks to all our lotto workers, to all our sellers and especially to all those who buy our lotto.

Bingo

Please note that our bingo continues in the Farnham Arms Hotel on Friday next 17 July at 9pm. 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 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.

Division 1A League

Our seniors had a narrow victory over visitors Lacken on Saturday last in the All-County league. The home side, who had to play for most of the second half with fourteen men, fought hard to keep in contention. With time almost up and Lacken leading by two points, Mickey Lyng made an indelible imprint on the game with a classic strike to the net leaving his side winners by the narrowest of margins. Well done to our new look team for their tenacity in adversity and to the team management.

Minor League

Well done to our minors who defeated Ballyhaise in the minor league on Tuesday last.

County Minors

Best of luck to Luke Fortune, Shane Fortune and Fintan Carolan who are preparing for the Ulster minor final in which Cavan take on Derry in Clones on Sunday next 19 July. We wish the whole panel and management well as they strive to bring the Fr Liam Murray Cup back to Bréifne for the 7th time since the competition started in 1930. Cavan's previous provincial minor victories were in 1937, 1938, 1952, 1959, 1974 and 2011. Many illustrious players from Cavan town, representing the Slashers, the Harps and the Gaels, featured on these winning teams. Cavan went on to win the All-Ireland minor title in 1937 and 1938.

Under-16

Well done to our under-16s who tasted success in their recent league game against Lavey. Well done to the management for their work with these players.

Under-13

Hard luck to our under-13s and their management who were defeated by Drumlane recently.

Golf Classic

Cavan Gaels held their fifteenth golf classic in County Cavan Golf Club on Friday last. Winners of the first prize were Conor Rabbitt, Padraig Byrne, John Murray and Joe Kenny representing The Blackhorse Inn. Second were Dessie Gardiner, Sean Johnston, Brian Tighe and Mattie Reilly representing Gardiner's Carpets. Third prize went to Blessing's Bar represented by Cillian McCann, Oliver Galligan jnr, Stephen Smith and Eddie McNally. Nearest the pin on the 10th was won by Dermot McCabe. Jim Ivers won the prize for nearest the pin in two on the 18th. The longest drive on the seventeenth was taken by Barry McDermott. Yvonne Murray won the ladies'prize for nearest the pin in three on the 18th. Thanks to all those who entered teams, those who took tee sponsorship, and those who helped out on Friday last to make the day so enjoyable and successful. A particular word of thanks to Donal Keogan, Imperial Bar and Restaurant who again kindly sponsored the event.

Bag Pack

Club members at youth and adult level are asked to note that Cavan Gaels club, in conjunction with Carers' Ireland and Dunnes' Stores, are doing a bag pack in the Cavan branch of Dunnes' Stores on Friday 24 July. Rota names and times will be prepared in the weeks ahead.

Club Newsletter

The third issue of our newsletter is now available. The three issues can be accessed on our website or you can receive it by email if you send your email address to Anne Marie Sexton at 087-2288889. If you have any relevant material or new ideas for inclusion in the next issue you can contact Rebecca Neligan at 086-3631433. No story too big, no story too small!! The members of our newsletter committee are Rebecca Neligan, John McHugh, Anne Marie Sexton and J.J. Reilly. Some hard copies of the newsletter issues are available. If you want a hard copy contact one of the above committee. Bail ó Dhia ar an obair.

Féile Peile na nÓg

Congratulations to our under-14s who reached the semi-finals of the national Féile competition recently.  They got off to an ideal start against Michael Davitts with a 5-5 to 1-1 victory. In round two they were defeated by Coralstown-Kinnegad in a low-scoring game by 0-4 to 0-1! They got back to winning ways in round three with a 3-3- to 0-1 win against Castletown. In the quarter-final they met Castleblayney Faughs and overcame them on a scoreline of 3-4 to 1-3. Their opponents in the semi-final were the Longford champions Killoe who have had an excellent recent under-age pedigree in their county. They proved too strong for our players and they ran out winners by 2-8 to 1-2. It was a great adventure for these players. Well done also to the management and to all those who travelled to the south east to support the team. The memories should last a long time. Thanks to all those who supported the race night and to those who fundraised in any other way for this prestigious event.

Health and Wellbeing

Members are asked to note that Brian Galligan and J.J. Reilly 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.

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.

Summer Camp

Cavan Gaels are organising a Summer GAA Camp at the end of August. At this camp young people can play football, camogie and rounders in a safe and fun-filled environment and happy family atmosphere. Parents are asked to take note that this camp is taking place. Further details will be given later.

Senior Championship

Our seniors have been drawn to play Cuchullains in the first round of the senior championship.

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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