Donnelly chasing character in Erne promotion push


By Katrina Brennan ‘CHARACTER’, ‘focus’ and ‘performance’ – they are just a few of the keywords Fermanagh manager Kieran Donnelly used as he reflected on the Westmeath game and looks ahead to Cavan this weekend. Fermanagh once again showed great character to stave off a second half Westmeath comeback and keep themselves in promotion contention. A win or […]


Cavan out to right the wrongs of Antrim defeat


By Michael McMullan CAVAN may have secured promotion ahead of Sunday’s visit of Fermanagh but Mickey Graham insists his side must right the wrongs of their defeat to Antrim on Saturday. The Breffni County were 10 points adrift before goals from Paddy Lynch and Conor Madden brought them back into contention. It was too late […]


Antrim hang tough to end Cavan’s unbeaten run


Allianz NFL Division Three Antrim 1-7 Cavan 2-12 By Michael McMullan ANTRIM bounced back from their 31-point hammering against Westmeath to end Cavan’s 100 per cent record at Corrigan Park on Saturday afternoon. Advertisement Andy McEntee’s side stretched their six-point interval lead to 10 points before the visitors staged a strong comeback with goals from […]


Another tough assignment awaits the Saffrons


By Michael McMullan IT’S out of the frying pan and into the fire for Andy McEntee’s Antrim side this weekend as they welcome high-flying Cavan to Corrigan Park. A draw would be enough to see Mickey Graham’s side clinch promotion. Indeed, it would only take a highly unlikely overturn in the score difference bracket over […]


Cavan red hot favs against Antrim


By Niall Gartland UNBEATEN Cavan will be red-hot favourites to bring home the points when they travel to Corrigan Park to face Antrim this Saturday. The Breffni County have won all five of their league matches to date, and are virtually guaranteed to achieve promotion even if they fall flat in their final two fixtures. […]


McKiernan not far away from Cavan return


By Michael McMullan CAVAN manager Mickey Graham says Gearóid McKiernan may see action before the end of the league with the priority of having him fully ready for the championship. The Breffni County are out on Saturday, April 22, against the winners of Armagh and Antrim and Graham said his talisman is “not far away” […]


Table-toppers face Offaly


By Niall Gartland CAVAN are the only team in Division Three with a perfect record to their name ahead of their fourth round clash against mid-table Offaly on Sunday. Mickey Graham’s side have been in imperious form, and barring a significant down-turn in fortunes, should see themselves playing in Division Two next year. Anglo Celt […]


A Cavan-based auctioneer to put an historical pair of Mayo football boots under the hammer


AN auction house based in Cavan will be putting a famous set of Mayo football boots under the hammer next week. Taking place over Tuesday 28th February, Wednesday 1st and Thursday 2nd March, Victor Mee Auctions, is thrilled to present The Normal People Pub Memorabilia and Collectables Sale. The three-day sale will see an entire catalogue of collectable, rare and […]


Longford test for Cavan


By Niall Gartland THE Cavan footballers will be confident of maintaining their winning record when they take on Longford in Kingspan Breffni this Sunday. These two sides are on opposite ends of the table with Cavan holding top spot while Longford are dead last after defeats to Fermanagh and Westmeath. They haven’t been particularly close […]