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NEWSLETTER ISSUE 30 DECEMBER 2017
Seo chugaibh Eagrán na Nollag 2017. Ádh mór ar agus go neirí le Coiste nua an Chumainn sa bhliain atá le teacht. Nollaig shona agus athbhliain faoi mhaise do chách agus go mbeirimíd beo ag an am seo arís.
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DECEMBER 2017
GAELS STORK Gaels legend Frank Farrell was delighted to be paid a visit in hospital by Oliver Plunkett recently. Pictured with Frank are Senior captain Mickey Lyng, Malachy Byrne, Club Chairperson Mary McCarthy and Felix Gormley.
SEANFHOCAL Maireann croí éadrom i bhfad - A light heart lives long.
SPANISH SAYING El que se enoja, pierde - He who get’s angry, loses.
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santa visits terry coyle park Our annual Santa visit was a great success. Huge thanks to Santa himself and all of his helpers for organizing a great day for all!
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senior men An outstanding year for our Senior Men’s team who remained unbeaten in League and Championship in County Cavan. A 1-15 to 0:10 defeat to a magnificent Slaughtneil side, in the clubs first Ulster Final in 40 years was our only loss of the year. When all has been said and done, we are once again Senior County Champions. Senior League Winners and Reserve League Winners. Onwards and upwards!
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Condolences Mr. Brendan Donoghue, Cootehill Rd.
club executive committee 2017 Chair:Mary McCarthy, Vice-Chair: Michael Sexton. Secretary: Louis Blessing, Asts. Sec.: Niall O’Riordan. Treasurer, Seamus Bennett. Ass. Treasurer, John Smith. Registrar, Karen Simpson. Development Officer, Seamus McConnon. Player Welfare, Pádraig Kavanagh. Juvenile Chair, Briain McDonald. Juvenile Sec., Barbara Fortune Ladies Chair, Karen Galligan. Camogie, Karen Boyle. PRO, Greg Meehan. Cultural Officer, Ann Fortune. Coaching & Games Officer, John Fortune. Players’ Rep, Micheál Lyng. Hon. Pres., Jimmy Sheridan. Hon. Vice Pres., Jim McDonnell, Richie Cassidy, Felix Gormley, Frank Farrell, Teddy McCormack, Ray Carolan, Gabriel Kelly, Tommy Monaghan, Michael Leddy, Tommy Brides, Malachy Byrne, Pat Conaty, Terry Smith, John McMahon, Philip Murray, Phil(Lightning) Murray, Paddy Reilly, Paddy Murray.
race night Cavan Gaels annual Race Night will take place on Friday 29th December at 8.00pm in The Slieve Rossa. To sponsor a race for €50 or purchase a horse for €10, please contact Michael - 0876435901 or Anne - 0879874758.
gaelic life all-stars Congrats to Kevin Meehan, Martin Dunne and Seanie Johnston, who have been named All-Stars in the Gaelic Life Team of the Year.
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TERRY COYLE PARK - SMOKE FREE Terry Coyle Park is now a smoke free environment. Cavan Gaels leads the way with this Healthy Club initiative, being the first Club in the County Cavan to implement this policy. We request the co-operation of our members to ensure that our sports ground remains smoke free.
club merchandise Our club merchandise is available to buy in The Sports Shop, Main St. Cavan.
Official club merchandise is also available for purchase online at: www.oneills.com/shop-by-team/gaa/ireland/cavan-gaels-gaeil-an-chabhain.html
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••••• CLUB BINGO ••••• EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT @ THE OZANAM CENTRE, RIVER ST. CAVAN
Childrens Officer: Michael Mooney 087-643-5901 Designated Liaison Person: Mary McCarthy 087-233-6925 --Thank you to all our readers and contributors. Please continue to give us constructive feedback, it is much appreciated. From the Newsletter Team Rebecca, John, Ann Marie & Greg.
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club lotto results
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my gaels xv peter sexton Proud clubman Peter Sexton picks his all-time Cavan Gaels 15.
Noel Smyth
Mickey Graham
Padraig Sexton
Sean Kilduff
Mickey Lyng
Pat McNamara
Packie Kiernan
JJ Reilly
Darragh Sexton
Eamonn Reilly
John McHugh
Darren Rabbitte
Cathal Collins
Seanie McDermott
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Thank you to all who read and contribute. Happy Christmas to everyone and see you in the New Year! -The Newsletter Team
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