Paul Fitzpatrick

Stories by Paul Fitzpatrick

Below are recent stories by Paul Fitzpatrick

• Published: 1 Feb 2012 17:30

  'Hard work will be crucial'

  Six days out from what is potentially one of the biggest matches of the season and Val Andrews is talking straight. He rarely varies from the mantra of working harder than the opposition, and this week is no different.

• Published: 12 Jan 2012 12:00

  Cavan can pick up confidence boost

  Despite suffering a one-point defeat away to Derry last Sunday in their first match of the 2012 season, Cavan have plenty of reasons for optimism ahead of the visit of Donegal this Sunday (Kingspan Breffni Park, throw-in 2pm).

• Published: 23 Nov 2011 17:30

  Johnston meets McGeeney as Kildare rumours intensify

  2011 Cavan senior football captain Sean Johnston could be on the verge of a shock switch to Kildare, The Anglo-Celt can exclusively reveal.

• Published: 23 Nov 2011 17:30

  Prestigious awards for Brady's Arva

  Brady's of Arva celebrated two hugely important milestones in the history of their business on Friday November 11, winning the 2011 Volkswagen Service Quality award and the Volkswagen Gold Pin award for outstanding service to the brand.

• Published: 7 Oct 2011 12:00

  California dreamin' becomes a reality for Drumgoon captain

  So that was county final day, 2011 style - dreams realised, hearts broken and cups filled, same as it ever was.

• Published: 28 Sep 2011 17:30

  Cavan Ladies set for another day out in Croke Park for replay

  Cavan ladies have been handed a massive boost with the news that their All-Ireland final replay will be in Croke Park.

• Published: 21 Sep 2011 09:30

  Official hits out after draw between relegation rivals

  The PRO of Drumlane Sons of O'Connell has expressed his disappointment at the outcome of the league after his club's senior team were relegated.

• Published: 15 Sep 2011 09:30

  New approach in a world gone mad?

  Paul Fitzpatrick sat down with charismastic new Cavan coach John Morrison.

• Published: 14 Sep 2011 17:30

  Cavan forward Gráinne Smith hails camaraderie in team as build-up to All Ireland Intermediate final intensifies

  Cavan Ladies forward Gráinne Smith believes that the blend of youth and experience in the Breffni panel has been crucial to their success this season.

• Published: 14 Sep 2011 17:30

  O Raghallaighs come good in style

  The Sheridan Cup will winter in east Cavan after a well-balanced O Raghallaigh Gaels (Kingscourt and Shercock) side defeated holders Cavan Gaels at a wet and windy Breffni Park last Sunday afternoon.

• Published: 14 Sep 2011 17:30

  A new approach in a world gone mad?

  He's been described as colourful, charismatic and, more than anything else, different. New Cavan senior football trainer John Morrison will certainly make things interesting. Anglo-Celt Sports Editor Paul Fitzpatrick caught up with the Armagh man find out more.

• Published: 7 Sep 2011 17:30

  Group system may be dropped

  The adult football championship system in Cavan could be set for a major overhaul for next season, The Anglo-Celt can reveal.

• Published: 31 Aug 2011 17:30

  No show like a Joe show as McQuillan gets All Ireland

  Kill Shamrocks referee Joe McQuillan will be the man in the middle for the All Ireland SFC final between Dublin and Kerry later this month, The Anglo-Celt can reveal.

• Published: 11 Aug 2011 09:30

  Breffni Beat: Forde will be a huge addition to Cavan Gaels

  Success breeds contempt, which is why the Gaels are universally disliked

• Published: 27 Jul 2011 16:30

  Cavan seek revenge on the Tribesmen in minor football clash

  Cavan minors' championship odyssey continues this Saturday when they take on Galway in Pearse Park, Longford in the ESB All Ireland Minor Championship quarter-final (throw-in 3pm).

• Published: 27 Jul 2011 09:30

  Mullahoran grind out win over Kingscourt

  Mullahoran defeat champions in opening round of SFC.

• Published: 27 Jul 2011 09:30

  Maguire vindicated with superb Euro win

  Lisa Maguire's amazing win in the Netherlands has made a mockery of the selection last month of the Vagliano team, according to her father Declan.

• Published: 27 Jul 2011 09:30

  Massive fights in the pipeline for Murray

  A fight againt one of the top boxers in the world may well be in the pipeline for Cavan's Andy Murray, The Anglo-Celt can exclusively reveal.

• Published: 20 Jul 2011 17:31

  Mission accomplished as minors record amazing Ulster final victory

  "You wait 15 years for one, and then two come along in a couple of months," muttered one Cavan supporter as he exited St Tiernach's Park last Sunday evening.

• Published: 6 Jul 2011 17:30

  Minors end 23-year wait to book place in the Ulster final

  The sweet aftermath of a momentous victory at Brewster Park last Sunday evening was cut short for Cavan minors' joint manager Gary Donohoe when he found himself collared by the Fermanagh PRO and frog-marched to the press box for a round of interviews.

• Published: 16 Jun 2011 12:00

  Cavan hand out debuts to 67 players in 11 seasons

  Cavan have handed out 67 championship debuts at senior level since 2001, meaning that almost half of the team has been recycled every single year during the past decade.

• Published: 15 Jun 2011 17:30

  Double-header to hand €650k windfall to Cavan County Board and businesses

  The double-header in Kingspan Breffni Park on Saturday June 25 will be worth an estimated €65,000 to the Cavan County Board, The Anglo-Celt can reveal, as well as bringing in what the Cavan Chamber of Commerce estimate at €600,000 to local businesses.

• Published: 2 Jun 2011 09:30

  All work and no play in western world as Murray's journey nears destination

  Andy Murray ready to rock for EBU title fight this Saturday

• Published: 14 Apr 2011 09:30

  Three-day turnaround "disgraceful"

  Selector Carolan hits out as Cavan prepare for Wexford

• Published: 13 Apr 2011 17:30

  Hyland confident for tonight

  Cavan manager Terry Hyland has reported a clean bill of health ahead of tonight's Ulster U21 final against Tyrone (Brewster Park, 8pm).

• Published: 31 Mar 2011 09:30

  Hyland and Reilly eye the big one

  Ulster Under 21 semi-final reaction

• Published: 27 Feb 2011 09:30

  Cavan hold on to defeat Waterford

  Cavan 0-13 Waterford 1-8

• Published: 25 Feb 2011 09:30

  Cavan must defeat Déise at home

  Cavan are favourites to pick up their first win of the season this Sunday.

• Published: 16 Feb 2011 17:31

  Brave Swanlinbar just come up short

  The big house was eerily quiet before the honk of airhorns and the rasp of the travelling crowd broke the silence; it didn’t quite fill the stadium but it reverberated nonetheless. Swad were here. Cavan were back in Croke Park.

• Published: 2 Feb 2011 17:30

  Leona Maguire smashes record at Portuguese Open

  Leona Maguire continued her march of triumph in the Portuguese Ladies Championship when she clinched the title by 15 shots at the Aroeira Golf Club near Lisbon yesterday.