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History makers already, James McCarthy and Mick Fitzsimons have nine Celtic Crosses each

Cavanagh expecting changing of the guard in Dublin

Seán Cavanagh says he's expecting retirements from the Dublin panel in the fallout to Saturday's surprise All-Ireland quarter-final defeat to Galway.

Football • 01 Jul 24

Cavanagh: Harte stubborn streak costing Derry

After a swashbuckling league campaign, Derry's season is in grave danger of ending before the quarter-final stage.

Football • 02 Jun 24

Seán Cavanagh has clarified comments he made on The Saturday Game

Cavanagh clarifies GAA comments after Burns riposte

Seán Cavanagh has clarified his comments about the GAA's finances after coming in for criticism from the organisation's president Jarlath Burns.

Football • 13 May 24

Cork keep season alive, Ulster magic, GAAGO debate

Shane McGrath, Seán Cavanagh and Ryan McCluskey feature on the RTÉ GAA Podcast to talk about a fantastic weekend in both the Munster and Leinster hurling championships, as well as two close provincial football finals.

Football • 13 May 24

Caolan Ward (L) and Caolan McGonagle after losing to Mayo

Pandora's box: Donegal are in shambles, claims Cavanagh

Behind the scenes turmoil in Donegal football has reached "shambolic" levels and left the Ulster county trailing in the wake of the top All-Ireland contenders, according to former Tyrone ace, Sean Cavanagh.

Football • 20 Mar 23

Are Dublin too reliant on veterans like James McCarthy?

Cavanagh: 'Time moves on and I'm not sure Dublin are'

While it is still early in the year, Seán Cavanagh does not see any "massive improvement" from what Dublin served up in 2022, adding that the lack of new names emerging is a worry.

Football • 02 Mar 23

Kilmacud had 16 players on the pitch in the closing seconds

Cavanagh: Up to GAA to address 16th man, not clubs

Sean Cavanagh has accused the GAA of abdicating responsibility in the 16th-man row that has overshadowed the All-Ireland senior club football final.

Football • 30 Jan 23

The brawl was sparked just after the full-time whistle as the teams returned to the tunnel before extra-time

Cooper urges 'harsher penalties' to stamp out brawls

Colm Cooper believes more stringent sanctions need to be introduced to stamp out the type of brawl that occurred during the All-Ireland SFC quarter-final between Galway and Armagh.

Football • 26 Jun 22

Cork players keeping the tabs on David Clifford at Páirc Uí Rinn

Cavanagh: 'I don't see where Cork are going'

Seán Cavanagh does not subscribe to the theory that Cork can take confidence from their display against Kerry and feels the side might have been better off competing in the Tailteann Cup this summer.

GAA • 08 May 22

Seán Cavanagh congratulates Tyrone players Conor Meyler, left, and Darren McCurry after the county's latest All-Ireland triumph

Cavanagh: Tyrone transformed with a real quiet optimism

It's only three months since Tyrone were humbled by Kerry in the Allianz League, but for Seán Cavanagh there was always the belief that the squad would show their true worth.

GAA • 12 Sep 21

Dublin and Kerry drew in the league last month

Cavanagh: Kerry the biggest threat to Dublin

Former Tyrone All-Ireland winner Seán Cavanagh says Kerry are the biggest threat to Dublin in this year's All-Ireland Football Championship.

GAA • 14 Jun 21

Tipperary celebrate their Munster SFC final win against Cork

Should the football championship keep knockout format?

The Sunday Game panel discussed the lie of the land in this winter championship and asked if the knockout format should be kept beyond this Covid-19-impacted year.

GAA • 22 Nov 20

Mickey Harte stepped down after 18-years in charge of Tyrone

Cavanagh pays tribute to 'serial winner' Harte

Former Tyrone star Sean Cavanagh has hailed Mickey Harte as a 'serial winner' but admitted that the county's team of recent years had not been able to live up to the high standards set by the former manager .

GAA • 15 Nov 20

RTÉ GAA Podcast: Spillane and Cavanagh on half-forwards

Runaway vote leader Pat Spillane and five-time All-Star Sean Cavanagh join Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill to discuss the best half-forwards of The Sunday Game era.

GAA • 08 May 20

Dublin's Paul Mannion calls for a mark during the clash with Kerry at Croke Park

The advanced mark: can it make positive change?

The advanced mark has polarised GAA players, pundits and supporters alike since they were implemented at the turn of the year. But can it work?

GAA • 26 Jan 20

Seán O'Shea of Kerry is tackled by Jonny Cooper

Cavanagh: Much for Jim Gavin to ponder before replay

Looking ahead to the All Ireland football replay, Seán Cavanagh has highlighted issues in the Dublin defence, while also predicting that some of the Kerry marquee forwards can up their performance.

GAA • 01 Sep 19

'I think one of the things they've really done successfully over the years is the Homeless Street Leagues'

Kenny speaks candidly about homelessness at PFAI Awards

Dundalk manager Stephen Kenny took a moment to talk about the importance of the Homeless Street leagues after he was named the Premier Division manager of the year at the PFAI awards.

Soccer • 11 Nov 18

It was another tough night at the office for Jose Mourinho

Recap: Your morning sports updates

Read back on all the breaking sports news from this September Wednesday morning.

Other sport • 26 Sep 18

Seán Cavanagh suffered facial injuries playing for his club

'Dismayed' Moy appeal Sean Cavanagh ruling

Moy GAA has appealed against the decision made by the Tyrone County Board that the injury suffered by Seán Cavanagh against Edendork was adjudicated on appropriately.

GAA • 26 Sep 18

Sean Cavanagh suffered the injuries in action for his club Moy

Sean Cavanagh injuries accidental, rules Tyrone CCC

The injuries sustained by Sean Cavanagh in a Tyrone club championship game were caused accidentally, disciplinary chiefs in the county have found.

GAA • 22 Sep 18

Cavanagh showing his cut nose and black eye

'My nose is sore, I've a concussion, but recovering'

The 2008 Footballer of the Year had to be taken to hospital following an incident in a club game in Tyrone.

GAA • 19 Sep 18

Tyrone launch probe into 'ugly scenes' at club games

Tyrone GAA will launch an investigation into the scenes that marred two club games in the county over the weekend.

Football • 17 Sep 18

27 cards & Cavanagh taken to hospital after club clash

Sean Cavanagh suffered a dreadful facial injury in Moy's Tyrone SFC game against Edendork, in which 20 yellow cards, six reds and a black were dished out.

GAA • 16 Sep 18

Seán Cavanagh: 'He's got a great way of bonding a team. Is it bonded sometimes by the best reasons? I don't think so'

'There always seemed to be a need to hate other teams'

Seán Cavanagh has pinpointed the 2009 All-Ireland semi-final defeat to Cork as the moment his relationship with Mickey Harte soured, after his former manager accused him of buckling under pressure.

GAA • 13 Sep 18

Tyrone and Donegal will renew rivalries in a winner-takes-all Super 8s clash at Ballybofey

Cavanagh: Tyrone's running game too much for Donegal

Tyrone's running game and physical approach should be enough to see off Donegal this weekend, according to former Red Hand star Sean Cavanagh.

GAA • 01 Aug 18