Organisation: Breffni

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The 1967 defeat to Cork that still haunts Cavan football

Cavan football followers feel their team should have won the All-Ireland in 1967 but their dreams were shattered by Cork in a controversial All-Ireland semi-final. In this exclusive extract from ‘Charlie: The Story of Charlie Gallagher, the GAA’s Lost Icon’, author Paul Fitzpatrick details a game which still haunts the Breffni men.

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Tyrone progress but are set to lose Peter Harte for first Super 8 fixture

Tyrone blew Cavan away as they charged into the Super 8s series with a ruthless demolition of the beaten Ulster finalists.

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Peter Donnelly’s influence tells on both Cavan and Tyrone

He continues to be a relevant cross-reference point whenever these Cavan and Tyrone teams meet, and the tangible evidence of Peter Donnelly’s body of work in both counties will be on display again in Clones tonight.

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Cavan’s terrace folk hero is relishing his second coming

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Ryan McHugh thriving with Donegal’s new approach

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Triumph for Mickey Graham as Cavan beat Monaghan by four points

LGFA: Semi-final pairings in all four divisions confirmed

The final pairings for the Lidl Ladies National Football League semi-finals were confirmed after wins for Cavan and Louth in this weekend’s deciding matches.

Sun, 14 Apr, 2019

Conor Devaney ‘has no idea’ why Roscommon dominate Cavan

Roscommon captain Conor Devaney admits it’s hard to make sense of their long-standing dominance of Cavan.

Wed, 28 Mar, 2018

Kildare hoping to pull off shock in the Kingdom to spark great escape

With two rounds to go, (three for some in Division 4) John Fogarty considers the lie of the land across the Allianz Football League.

Wed, 14 Mar, 2018

Here's the full list of rescheduled GAA fixtures for next weekend

The Hurling League final will be delayed by a week.

Mon, 05 Mar, 2018

Clare allow young Cavan off the hook

Clare 1-12 Cavan 2-9: A pointed free by Cavan full-forward Bryan Magee two minutes into extr- time shared the spoils on league opening day. But Clare will feel they left this Division 2 tie behind them.

Mon, 29 Jan, 2018

Micheal Lyng aiming to be first Cavan clubman to lift Ulster title

A quick glance around the club dressing-rooms of Cavan tells Micheal Lyng all he needs to know about the value of what’s on offer in Sunday’s AIB Ulster club SFC final.

Fri, 24 Nov, 2017

Breffni boys already in bonus territory

As David — and we’re not just talking about Clifford — v Goliath contests go, it’s hard to beat the meeting of Cavan and Kerry in tomorrow’s All-Ireland MFC semi-final.

Sat, 19 Aug, 2017

Barry Murphy replaces Mike Mackey for Limerick semi clash

Limerick have made one change to their starting team for tomorrow’s All-Ireland U21 hurling semi-final against Galway.

Fri, 18 Aug, 2017

Cavan relinquish six-point lead to lose to Tipperary

Tipperary flicked the switch at half-time and threw everything into attack, and the rewards were rich and bountiful as they came from six points behind to beat Cavan in a Round 2B Qualifier at Kingspan Breffni.

Sat, 08 Jul, 2017

Mickey Harte still searching for balance

Tyrone 0-19 Cavan 1-9: Tyrone’s unbeaten record in this Division 1 campaign never looked in any danger, even when they trailed by four points at Healy Park.

Mon, 13 Mar, 2017

Tyrone almost come a cropper against Cavan

Cavan 3-7 Tyrone 0-16: It took a winter’s day in Clones to herald the start of summer, but finally, we got a game worthy of the name.

Mon, 20 Jun, 2016

Goal deep into injury time secures replay for Cavan with Tyrone

David Givney's injury-time goal earned Cavan a replay in a thrilling Ulster SFC semi-final against Tyrone at Clones.

Sun, 19 Jun, 2016

Aisling Doonan’s drive to succeed with Cavan

In her new role as office administrator with the Ladies Gaelic Football Association, Cavan star Aisling Doonan drives past Croke Park to and from work every day.

Fri, 08 Apr, 2016

The Orchard easy pickings for Cavan

Cavan 3-18 Armagh 0-10: It was all too easy for Cavan as they trounced a dismal Armagh side in a lop-sided NFL Division Two encounter at an icy cold Kingspan/Breffni Park.

Mon, 07 Mar, 2016

Kildare Minors hold firm after rousing Cavan rally

Kildare 2-14 Cavan 2-12

Mon, 03 Aug, 2015

McGuigan the Derry ace

 Ulster MFC final Derry 1-11 Cavan 0-11 

Mon, 20 Jul, 2015

Rossies boss pleads for patience from critics

Cavan 1-16 Roscommon 3-17

Mon, 06 Jul, 2015

Second-half comeback ensures Monaghan squeeze past Cavan

Monaghan are through to another Ulster football semi-final and, with either Fermanagh or Antrim awaiting them there, a third provincial final in three seasons beckons after this narrowest of wins away to Cavan in their summer opener.

Sun, 24 May, 2015

Second-half comeback gives Tyrone fourth McKenna Cup in a row

Tyrone turned on the power in the second half to shatter Breffni dreams and win a fourth successive Dr McKenna Cup title.

Sat, 24 Jan, 2015

Tyrone and Cavan to face off in Dr McKenna Cup final - again

Holders Tyrone will meet Cavan in a repeat of last year’s Dr McKenna Cup final, after easily beating Armagh in last night’s semi-final at the Athletic Grounds.

Wed, 21 Jan, 2015

Tyrone beat Armagh in bad-tempered clash

Tyrone began the defence of their Dr McKenna Cup title with a 1-12 to 1-10 win over 12-man Armagh in a feisty encounter today which saw 19 cards flashed at the Athletic Grounds – four of them red.

Sun, 04 Jan, 2015

Ladies set for Ulster derby duel

Ladies Football: Ulster rivals Monaghan and Tyrone have been pitted together in the second round of the TG4 All-Ireland Ladies SFC qualifiers.

Mon, 28 Jul, 2014

O’Reilly stars for Cavan ladies

Cavan 1-15 Meath 0-13

Sat, 26 Jul, 2014

Armagh advance in Ulster with six-point win over Cavan

Armagh 1-12 Cavan 0-9

Sun, 08 Jun, 2014

Tyrone see off Cavan to claim Dr McKenna Cup

Tyrone 1-15 Cavan 0-11

Wed, 19 Feb, 2014

Breffni eye promotion to the second tier

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Mon, 27 Jan, 2014

Johnston tipped for Cavan recall

Martin Dunne believes Seanie Johnston is playing well enough for Cavan Gaels to earn a recall to the Breffni squad next year.

Wed, 02 Oct, 2013

Managerial vacancies across the country

We take a look at the vacant seats in counties countrywide.

Fri, 13 Sep, 2013

Cavan make one change for Kerry tie

Jason McLoughlin is back in the Cavan team for Sunday's All-Ireland SFC quarter-final clash with Munster champions Kerry at Croke Park (throw-in 2pm).

Sat, 03 Aug, 2013

Search for new Limerick football boss narrowed down to three

Tom McGlinchey, Ned English and Barry Donnelly have all been nominated for the vacant Limerick senior football manager's position.

Fri, 02 Aug, 2013

Cavan count cost of 'excessive' fine for mass brawl

The Cavan County Board have expressed their disappointment over the fine handed down to them for the mass brawl just after half-time in their All-Ireland SFC qualifier win over Fermanagh earlier this month.

Wed, 31 Jul, 2013

Cavan need extra time to dispatch Derry

Derry 0-20 Cavan 1-22 (after extra-time)

Sat, 20 Jul, 2013

Monaghan know how tells

Monaghan 1-10 Cavan 0-12

Mon, 01 Jul, 2013

Fate of leaders’ beds in Cameron’s hands

I bags the top bunk! World leaders faced a tussle for the two top suites at the Lough Erne Resort ahead of the G8 summit, which begins today.

Mon, 17 Jun, 2013

Brady will lead the line for Cavan

Jack Brady will lead the Cavan attack in Sunday's Ulster SFC quarter-final against Fermanagh at Brewster Park (throw-in 2pm).

Wed, 12 Jun, 2013

New faces for Cavan Championship campaign

Cavan will have two Championship debutants in their team when they host Armagh in Sunday's Ulster SFC preliminary round tie at Kingspan Breffni Park (throw-in 2pm).

Wed, 15 May, 2013

Cavan's McKiernan to miss remainder of season

Young midfielder Gearóid McKiernan will be sidelined for Cavan's Championship campaign after suffering cruciate knee ligament damage during a club game.

Wed, 24 Apr, 2013

Cork U21s hold on to make final

Cork 0-15 Cavan 1-11

Sat, 20 Apr, 2013

Sligo secure with hard earned victory over Antrim

Sligo, Meath, Fermanagh and Cavan all claimed wins in Division 3 of the Allianz Football League over the weekend.

Sun, 10 Feb, 2013

Tyrone emerge as victors

Tyrone remain on track to defend their Power NI Dr McKenna Cup title after emerging as 2-13 to 1-10 victors over Antrim this afternoon.

Sun, 13 Jan, 2013

Hyland: Johnston 'not an All-Star'

Cavan manager Terry Hyland wished Seanie Johnston and Kildare the best of luck together and then delivered a damning assessment of both.

Mon, 16 Jul, 2012

Johnston makes Kildare debut in comfortable victory against former teammates

Kildare 3-20 Cavan 1-9

Sun, 15 Jul, 2012

Johnston's Kildare debut could be against Cavan after second-round draw

This morning's draw for the second round of the GAA All-Ireland Senior Football Championship qualifiers provided an ironic twist as beaten Leinster semi-finalists Kildare were paired with Cavan.

Mon, 02 Jul, 2012

Cavan go through after stunning comeback

Fermanagh 0-15 Cavan 3-13, Brewster Park

Sun, 01 Jul, 2012