Official Cavan GAA Thread

[rodney trotter]

Keating was on form for Sylvesters  Friday night http://www.hoganstand.com/ArticleForm.aspx?ID=202225

[Itchy]

Cavan got tough start in next years u21championship. Away to Derry in preliminary round, a win would see them play Tyrone.

[rodney trotter]

Luck was going to change at some stage. Cavan u21's have got some good fortune with home ties since 2010,. Derry will have Ryan Bell in the ranks. The Seniors would know all about him.

[county derry post]

Ten of Ulster's foremost GAA personalities will be on hand this Saturday as the 'Superstars Challenge' is officially launched at Bellaghy GAA (11am).



Based on the International Superstars idea, the event is an all-around sports competition that pits elite athletes from different sports against one another in a series of athletic events resembling a decathlon.

With the Challenge due to take place on 28th December, all proceeds raised will go to Marie Curie Cancer Care – an organisation playing a vital role in supporting cancer sufferers and their families.

The organisers believe the event – a first for the GAA – will capture the imagination of the general public building up to the unique December show-down.

Former Derry footballer and member of the organising committee, Ronan Rocks, explained what the next few months will involve:

"We will have our launch this weekend but that's only the start.

"The key fundraising campaign centres around ten star GAA players from throughout Ulster participating in a series of events throughout the day. We feel this event will appeal to the wider community. To have ten high profile sporting stars competing against each other in a unique event will obtain the much needed funds as well as generate a vast awareness of the event and associated sponsors throughout."

Already ahead of the game, organisers have set up Twitter (@SuperSCh) and Facebook pages to keep people informed and up to date with latest developments.

Ten local companies have already agreed sponsorship of the participants and it is hoped that the wider public will contribute further to what will be a unique event this December.

The 2013 event will also seek to raise awareness for another worthy cause, as Rocks explains:

"We have also decided that through this campaign we want to continue to raise awareness for the "Opt for Life" campaign and we are delighted to have Joe Brolly, who is a strong campaigner for this worthy cause, within our fundraising committee." explained Rocks.

Further event information and background

Athletes can compete in up to eight of the ten events, with no-one generally allowed to take part in their own sport, although some handicapping rules do apply.

Competitors participate in a range of different sporting events, including a 100m sprint, 800 metres (0.50 mi) run, obstacle course or Steeplechase, weightlifting, football, rowing, tennis, basketball, bicycle racing, shooting and swimming. The sports used have varied over time and between the various international competitions.

Points are awarded for the position in which the competitor places in each event. The competitor with the most points at the end of all the events is declared the champion.

How would you like to see Ulster GAA's Finest compete in such an event???

Could Ryan Bell beat Marty McGrath in a full length of the field sprint???

Could Aaron Kernan do more press ups than Michael McCann???

Could Owen Mulligan bench press more than Kieran Hughes???

Just some of the examples that only a Superstars challenge could bring!

Competitors:

(1) Ryan Bell (Derry) Nicholl Oils
(2) Owen Mulligan (Tyrone) O'Neills
(3) Michael McCann (Antrim) Creagh Concrete
(4) Eamon McGee (Donegal) H & A Mechanical
(5) Darren Hughes (Monaghan) Bannvale Credit Union
(6) Kevin McKernan (Down) Mac Trailers
(7) Marty McGrath (Fermanagh) DPD
( Marty Dunne (Cavan) Kingspan
(9) Aaron Kernan (Armagh) SDC
(10) Fergal Doherty (Bellaghy) Specialist Joinery Fittings

[cavanforever]

I would have full faith in Martin Dunne winning any press up or bench press competition 

[packiedevlin]

Any thoughts on how both finals will go the weekend? Id imagine the Gaels will walk the senior final. Did Eamon Reilly get sent off in the last 2 championship games (both yellow cards), whats the story there? Is he suspended?
The Intermediate final should be a lot closer, hard to know what way it will go. The Celt are tipping Shercock by one.

[rodney trotter]

Ballinagh have a good record against the Gaels and I can't see the Gaels walking it. A defence combing of Carroll, McInerney and Niall Reilly would be hard to break down. David Finnegan missed the Semi and will be possibly be back fit to start midfield/half forward, very good footballer. Half forward is good with Kevin Smith, Terry Smith, and maybe Thomas Moore if not inside. McDermott will do damage inside and Gumley.

Don't think there will be much in it at all. Eamon Reilly will be able to play.

[mylestheslasher]

Intermediate final is off due to a bereavement in Shercock. Fixed for next Sunday, not sure what time.

[Itchy]

10 mins into 2nd half in senior final. Nagh 10 Gaels 7. Anthony "jaws" Gaynor after coming on. Could be huge shock here.

[Itchy]

Nagh win 12 to 11. Gaynor sent off (no shock there)

[rodney trotter]

Some win for the Nagh, they were 5/1. Finished 13-12 .. not surprised myself.

[Itchy]

Sorry yes 13 to 12 it was but I was surprised.

[rodney trotter]

Anthony Gaynor wasn't sent off. It was Lyng for the Gaels.

[tommysmith]

Anthony Gaynor wasn't sent off. It was Lyng for the Gaels.

Gaynor was sent off.

[mylestheslasher]

Great result, made my day