Walsh: Breffni boys ready to restore glory days

THEY are aiming high once again in Cavan.

Sat, 27 Jun, 2009 - 01:00
Brendan O'Brien

Once the jewel in Ulster football’s crown, the county has subsisted on meagre rations for the last 40 years but today brings an Ulster semi-final against Antrim and within 70 minutes of the provincial final.

Whatever the outcome in Clones, Cavan GAA has already made history this season. Last Saturday, 1,986 people took part in an attempt to break the world record for the most participants taking part in a continuous 100m relay.

You have reached your article limit. Already a subscriber? Sign in

Unlimited access starts here.

Try from only €0.25 a day.

Cancel anytime

CONNECT WITH US TODAY

Whatsapp logo

WHATSAPP

Newsletter logo

NEWSLETTERS

Notification logo

NOTIFICATIONS

Be the first to know the latest news and updates

More in this section

Jim McGuinness ahead of the game 23/5/2026 All-Ireland SFC weekend previews: Donegal aiming for Munster double as Cork visit
Cork v Meath - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Round 1 All-Ireland SFC Round 3 and Tailteann Cup semi-final draw details confirmed
Kerry v Donegal - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Round 1 S Patrick Kelly: Watching McGuinness' Donegal from the stands is no prep for the real thing
CourtsGaaFootballPlace: BreffniPlace: CavanPlace: ClonesPlace: Breffni ParkPlace: UlsterPerson: WalshPerson: Nicholas WalshPerson: Gerard SholleyPerson: Dermot McCabePerson: James ReillyOrganisation: AntrimOrganisation: Marie Keating FoundationOrganisation: Cavan General Hospital Diabetes FundOrganisation: CavanOrganisation: FéileOrganisation: AFLOrganisation: Cavan County BoardOrganisation: GAAOrganisation: Melbourne DemonsOrganisation: FermanaghOrganisation: KildareOrganisation: RoscommonOrganisation: Ulster
<p>PAIN GAME: 'I woke up the next day and I honestly thought I'd torn either my groin or hip flexor clean off the bone,” says Dara Moynihan now. Portrait: Tatyana McGough</p>

S Kerry's Dara Moynihan opens up on toll of nightmare year, hip surgery, and football future

READ NOW

Latest

Sport

Newsletter

Sign up to our daily sports bulletin, delivered straight to your inbox at 5pm. Subscribers also receive an exclusive email from our sports desk editors every Friday evening looking forward to the weekend's sporting action.

Anthony Daly
Anthony Daly

At the heart of the GAA

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited