Sport
in Cavan [GAA] [Cavan Equestrian] [Cavan Sports Complex] [Cavan Golf Club] [Cavan Tennis Club]
| Cavan's
main GAA ground is Breifne Park situated along the Dublin
Road as you enter the town.Our most recent major victory
was The Ulster Championship in 1995.Cavan's greatest
victory was in 1949 when they won the Sam Maguire.The
county colours are blue and white.Breifne Park was
officially opened on 22 July 1923 by Mr Dan Mc Carthy T.D.,
President of the GAA and Mr. Frank Fahy T.D., Secretary
of the Gaelic League. Find out more about
GAA in Cavan by clicking this link http://cavan.gaa.ie/ |
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Cavan Swimming and Leisure
Complex was opened on the 12th February 1996 by John
Bruton who was the Fine Gael Taoiseach in 1996. It
provides a 25m Swimming Pool, Steam Room and Jacuzzi
Suite, Aerobics Room, A Sports Hall and a Restaurant and
a Fitness Room. |
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Cavan
Equestrian Centre is situated on the outskirts of the
town. It is owned and run by The Clarke Family. It holds
horseshows both national and international on a regular
basis. It is also well known for its Performance Sales as
it is the biggest equestrian centre in the North West. It
has also been a venue for concerts for artists such as
Don Williams and The Saw Doctors as well as a venue for
Exhibitions such as EXPO. |
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| Cavan
Golf Club is situated 2 miles outside Cavan Town. The
club celebrated its centenary year in 1994. It was
founded and originally sited in Killynebber on the
outskirts of the town. The club moved to Drumelis in 1920.
The land was owned by Lord Farnham.In 1972 the Club
completed the purchase of Arnmore House and adjoining
lands with a view to forming an 18 hole golf course. In
1992 more land was purchased to extend the course. Find out more
information about the Golf Club by visiting their website
http://www.cavangolf.ie/ |
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The Tennis Club The first tennis club in Ireland was set up in Cavan Town in 1888. The site situated on Farnham St was given by Lord Farnham with a view of Thomas Ashe St in the background, the site where Lady Farnham had a garden for people at that time. The membership was made up of the very elite, doctors, solicitors, bankers etc. Wednesday was the most popular day for tennis and the club was not open to the public on Sunday. At a special meeting of the club on Wednesday 29th May 1957, many of the rules were changed. A.R.M. McGloughlin set out a proposal so that the club could consist of ordinary,country,Pavilion and Juvenile members. There was a open day week in late August/early September were possibly the last tournament for the year.People from all over the country came to play in the tournament. At the end of the week there was afternoon tea and a dance. At that time the tennis club consisted of approx 35 members. The
courts have recently been resurfaced and floodlight so
they are open all year round |
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