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From Hoznayo to Skibbereen to Ballina

4 days ago | northernsound.ie | Sean McCaffrey

Oisín Sherlock was back in Spain last week, taking part in Rallye Festival Hoznayo. He was once again navigating for Andrew McCourt, in his Ford Escort MkII. The event got underway on Thursday, with multiple runs of a 6.6km ‘Shakedown’ Stage, followed by a ceremonial start that night. Three stages were on the cards on Friday, followed by a further seven stages on Saturday.
Busy weekend of GAA action

1 week ago | northernsound.ie | Sean McCaffrey

It is a busy weekend of GAA action to look forward to with hurling finals in Croke Park and the 2nd round of the All Ireland series in Football. First up from a Northern Sound perspective will be the hurlers of Cavan as they look to lift in Silverware in Croke park when they contest the Lory Meagher cup final tomorrow at 3pm. New York who are only playing their 2nd ever game in the competition provide the opposition after overcoming Monaghan in the semi final last weekend.
Cavan hurlers hoping for Lory Meagher glory

1 week ago | northernsound.ie | Sean McCaffrey

Cavan hurlers are Croke Park bound to take on New York in the Lory Meagher cup final this Saturday. The Breffni side will be looking to put the disappointment of losing the 2021 final behind them as they topped the group with 4 wins, but will still be the underdog to the visitors from across the Atlantic who entered the competition last weekend with a semi final win over Monaghan and are favourites to lift the title in only their 2nd game ever in the championship.
RAS Tailteann Wrap up

1 week ago | northernsound.ie | Sean McCaffrey

The RAS Tailteann came to an end on Sunday past with George Kimber from the Isle of Man taking the win. Having experienced good weather on the opening days, the rain arrived for the weekend and made for a tough finish to the 5 day event. James Mc Enaney is a member of the Moynalty Cycling club and he give his thoughts from the peloton
Cavan looking to go one more step in the Lory Meagher cup final

1 week ago | northernsound.ie | Sean McCaffrey

Sport May 28, 2025 13:13 By Sean McCaffrey Croke Park will host the decider against New York Cavan will look to pick up silverware this weekend when they face New York in the Lory Meagher cup final in Croke Park. The Breffni side, had gotten off to a good start in Division 3 of the league before suffering relegation on the last day.
Josh Moffet back on top step of the podium

1 week ago | northernsound.ie | Sean McCaffrey

Sport May 27, 2025 14:01 By Sean McCaffrey The Monaghan driver took victory at the Hotel Kilmore stages rally Having made it back to back wins on the Hotel Kilmore stages rally, this years win has seen Josh Moffett get the defence of his national championship title back on track. It had been a 3rd place finish on the opening round in the Midlands in March, while a rare mechanical failure on the Circuit of Kerry had seen the Monaghan driver drop valuable points.
Defeats for Cavan and Monaghan Minors in championship

1 week ago | northernsound.ie | Sean McCaffrey

There was disappointment for the Cavan minor footballers on Sunday night as they lost out to Tyrone in the Ulster final. The 2 sides met in Brewster Park Enniskillen after they had registered semi final wins over Donegal and Monaghan respectively. It was the Red Hand county that got off to the better start as they raced into a 6 points to 2 lead, with Cavan then reeling off a number of scores including a goal from Nathan Quigley to take in a 1-07 to 8 point lead at half time.
Cavan hurling boss blasts GAA over New York inclusion

1 week ago | northernsound.ie | Dave Hooper

Cavan hurling manager Ollie Bellew has blasted the GAA for including New York in the Lory Meagher cup. New York entered the Lory Meagher for the first time this year, entering at the semi-final stage. New York scoring a 13-point win over Monaghan in that semi-final last Saturday. This was New York’s first senior championship game since 2006, when they competed in the Ulster final. However, Cavan boss Bellew is furious that his side must face New York in Croke Park on Saturday.
Tyrone claim Ulster minor title over Cavan

2 weeks ago | northernsound.ie | Dave Hooper

Cavan lost out to Tyrone in the Ulster minor football final in Enniskillen. Tyrone raced into a four point lead inside the opening four minutes. However, points from Faolan Graham and Jake Brady got Cavan back into the game. A fine two-pointer from Dylan Brouder on the 23rd minute brought Cavan level before a Nathan Quigley goal on the stroke of half time gave Ed O’Hanlon’s side the lead for the first time.
Diary of the RAS - Day Three

2 weeks ago | northernsound.ie | Sean McCaffrey

Tim Shoreman took his 2nd stage win of the RAS Tailteann 2025 when he added to his day 1 victory with another on day 3 as the race travelled from Cong in Co. Mayo to Milltown Malbay in Clare taking in a number of climbs, heavy rain fall and a trip along the Atlantic way. Odhran Doogan still remains in the yellow jersey with Matteo Cigala in 2nd. James Mc Enaney is cycling with the Moynalty cycling team and he gives his thoughts after another tough day in the saddle