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Maggie Farrelly has taken charge of men's and women's inter-county games

Farrelly hoping to see more women at the top level

GAA referee Maggie Farrelly would be more than happy to shake off the attention that comes with being the sole female inter-county referee in the men's game if it meant more women were getting involved at the top level.

Football • 27 Apr 23

Ben Crealey palms the ball to the Cavan net

All too easy for Armagh as Cavan head back to Tailteann

Armagh ran out easy winners over Cavan in a one-sided Ulster SFC quarter-final at a rain-sodden Kingspan Breffni.

Football • 22 Apr 23

Cavan captain Raymond Galligan celebrates with the cup

Cavan find second wind to rule Division 3

Cavan produced a superb second-half performance to overhaul Fermanagh and claim the Allianz Football League Division 3 title.

Football • 01 Apr 23

Division 3 final recap: Cavan 0-16 Fermanagh 1-07

Six days from meeting in the regulation round, these Ulster counties locked horns again with silverware at stake.

Football • 01 Apr 23

Cavan players celebrate with the Division 3B trophy

Delaney the hero as Cavan edge Leitrim for 3B crown

Cavan hurlers are National League Division 3B champions after they edged Leitrim in a thrilling contest by the minimum margin.

Hurling • 01 Apr 23

Mayo face Galway in the Division 1 final on Sunday

Mayo Saturday request rejected as final dates confirmed

Mayo's request for their Division 1 final against Galway to be held on Saturday has been rejected, with the clash between the neighbours scheduled for 4pm on Sunday at Croke Park.

Football • 27 Mar 23

Neasa Byrd (L) raised the issue on the We Are Cavan podcast last week

Cavan LGFA reveal timeline in response to team strike

The Cavan LGFA have said that "making change does not happen overnight" in a statement released to clubs following the decision of the senior team not to fulfil Sunday's league fixture with Tyrone due to an ongoing dispute with the county board.

GAA • 27 Mar 23

Ultan Kelm celebrates his second half goal as Fermanagh power to victory

Fermanagh guarantee promotion with late surge in Cavan

Cavan and Fermanagh will meet again in the league final next weekend at Croke Park after the visitors produced a stirring finish to deservedly take both points and secure top spot in Division 3.

Football • 26 Mar 23

Cavan's Niamh Keenaghan reacts after a championship defeat to Mayo in 2022. Cavan say they are not prepared to play until issues have been "fully resolved"

Cavan pull out of fixture over county board dispute

The Cavan ladies football team say it is with "deep regret" that they have decided not to fulfil today's Division 2 league fixture against Tyrone over an ongoing dispute with the county board.

GAA • 26 Mar 23

Cavan players claim their county board has gone back on an agreement struck in January

Cavan LGFA players contemplate strike over expenses row

Cavan players have confirmed that they're contemplating strike action over their claim that the county board are not paying agreed expenses.

GAA • 23 Mar 23

Odhran Eastwood (centre) top-scored for Antrim with 0-06

Antrim ease relegation fears with big win over Cavan

Antrim fended off a late Cavan charge to claim a 1-17 to 2-12 win at Corrigan Park that eases their relegation fears, while leaving the visitors' promotion hopes on ice.

Football • 18 Mar 23

Paddy Lynch top scored for Cavan with 2-05

Cavan recover from slow start to defeat Down

Promotion is almost a mathematical certainty for Cavan after an impressive late blitz saw Mickey Graham's team run out comfortable winners after a stern test from a fired-up Down side.

Football • 05 Mar 23

Cavan remain unbeaten after easing past Offaly threat

Cavan took a giant step towards promotion to Division 2 with a very convincing 0-21 to 0-14 win over Offaly at Glenlisk O'Connor Park.

Football • 26 Feb 23

Conor Madden kicked 0-04 after being introduced in the second half in the 11-point defeat of Longford

Cavan condemn Longford to another heavy defeat

Cavan sit atop of Division 3 after a third successive victory, the latest being a comfortable 1-19 to 0-11 win over Longford at Kingspan Breffni Park.

Football • 20 Feb 23

McVeety calls the tune as Cavan see off Tipp with ease

Cavan recovered from a slow start to claim the points with this easy win over a disappointing Tipperary side.

Football • 05 Feb 23

Cavan's Dara McVeety scored two points from centre-back

Cavan gain revenge over Tailteann conquerors Westmeath

Cavan deservedly avenged their Tailteann Cup final defeat to Westmeath with an unflattering three-point win in Mullingar.

Football • 29 Jan 23

Dessie Dolan is one of five new managers of counties competing in Division 3

Allianz League: New managers to cut teeth in Division 3

Division 3 of the Allianz Football League promises to be ultra competitive in 2023 although the prize of a place in the Sam Maguire Cup race is no longer on offer for competing counties.

Football • 26 Jan 23

Darragh Canavan scored almost half of Tyrone's total

Tyrone ease past Cavan to reach Dr McKenna Cup decider

Tyrone remain on course for a ninth Dr McKenna Cup crown since 2012 after they eased past Cavan by a 0-15 to 0-10 scoreline in their semi-final clash at Kingspan Breffni Park.

Football • 14 Jan 23

Gowna end long wait for Cavan glory in style

Gowna ended a 20-year famine when they eased to victory against Killygarry in the Cavan football final.

Football • 16 Oct 22

The Killygarry senior and minor squads ahead of their respective finals - picture courtesy of killygarrygaa.com

Population growth and indoor arena - Killygarry on rise

Back in a final for the first time in 51 years, forward-thinking Killygarry are looking to upset the odds and claim a maiden title in Cavan.

Football • 16 Oct 22

Recap: Westmeath 2-14 Cavan 1-13

Westmeath are the first county to lift the Tailteann Cup after a four-point win over Cavan at Croke Park.

Football • 09 Jul 22

Westmeath captain Kevin Maguire lifts the Tailteann Cup

Late goal seals inaugural Tailteann Cup for Westmeath

Kieran Martin's late goal capped a dramatic Croke Park comeback that secured the inaugural Tailteann Cup title for Westmeath.

Football • 09 Jul 22

Gilsenan's Cavan survived at Senior level

Gilsenan: Cavan survived early panic to get job done

Cavan ace forward Aisling Gilsenan said that once the Breffni County settled they were always likely to secure their place in the TG4 All-Ireland Senior Championship for 2023.

GAA • 04 Jul 22

Geraldine Sheridan nicked the crucial score

Sheridan strike crucial as Cavan retain senior status

Geraldine Sheridan scored the crucial goal as a strong finish by Cavan saw them retain their TG4 All-Ireland Senior Championship status for next year and relegate Westmeath back to the Intermediate grade.

GAA • 03 Jul 22

Oisin Kiernan is looking to help Cavan to Tailteann Cup success

Gamble pays off as Kiernan targets Croke Park glory

Oisín Kiernan gambled earlier in the season and it's paid off handsomely as he is set to have a key role to play on Saturday as Cavan go in search of Tailteann Cup glory against Westmeath at Croke Park.

Football • 09 Jul 22

Cavan GAA

Farrelly hoping to see more women at the top level

All too easy for Armagh as Cavan head back to Tailteann

Cavan find second wind to rule Division 3

Division 3 final recap: Cavan 0-16 Fermanagh 1-07

Delaney the hero as Cavan edge Leitrim for 3B crown

Mayo Saturday request rejected as final dates confirmed

Cavan LGFA reveal timeline in response to team strike

Fermanagh guarantee promotion with late surge in Cavan

Cavan pull out of fixture over county board dispute

Cavan LGFA players contemplate strike over expenses row

Antrim ease relegation fears with big win over Cavan

Cavan recover from slow start to defeat Down

Cavan remain unbeaten after easing past Offaly threat

Cavan condemn Longford to another heavy defeat

McVeety calls the tune as Cavan see off Tipp with ease

Cavan gain revenge over Tailteann conquerors Westmeath

Allianz League: New managers to cut teeth in Division 3

Tyrone ease past Cavan to reach Dr McKenna Cup decider

Gowna end long wait for Cavan glory in style

Population growth and indoor arena - Killygarry on rise

Recap: Westmeath 2-14 Cavan 1-13

Late goal seals inaugural Tailteann Cup for Westmeath

Gilsenan: Cavan survived early panic to get job done

Sheridan strike crucial as Cavan retain senior status

Gamble pays off as Kiernan targets Croke Park glory