Cavan Institute Targets Final Spot in Sigerson Week 2026

Cavan Institute Advances to Corn na Mac Léinn Semi-Finals

After a commanding 1-18 to 1-08 victory over Marino Institute of Education, Cavan Institute has officially secured its place in the semi-finals of the Corn na Mac Léinn Championship.

This prestigious tournament is a highlight of the third-level GAA calendar, forming a core part of Sigerson Week. Hosted this year by Dublin City University (DCU), the event brings together elite college teams from Ireland, Britain, and the USA.

The Rematch: Cavan Institute vs. Liverpool John Moores (LJMU)

Cavan Institute now faces a formidable challenge against Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU). The Merseyside outfit enters the semi-final as British University Champions following a decisive victory over Liverpool Hope University in Glasgow.

There is "unfinished business" between these two sides.

They last met in the 2023 semi-final in Tralee, where LJMU narrowly edged out a win. This year, the Cavan squad is determined to set the record straight and chase their first title since the historic 2014 win over North West Regional College.

A Squad Rooted in Cavan Club Football

What makes this panel unique is its deep connection to the local community. The squad features players from 23 different GAA clubs, with 22 of those based within County Cavan.

This diversity highlights the exceptional coaching and talent development occurring at the club level across the county. From inter-county representatives to rising club stars, the panel represents the very best of Cavan football.

Sigerson Week Fixtures & Schedule

Date	Time	Fixture
Fri, Feb 13	2:00 PM	Cavan Institute vs. LJMU (Semi-Final)
Fri, Feb 13	4:00 PM	New York GAA vs. UU Magee/RCSI
Sat, Feb 14	11:30 AM	Shield Final
Sat, Feb 14	2:30 PM	Corn na Mac Léinn Final

The Cavan Institute 2026 Panel

• Andrew Hill, Shercock – Sports Therapy and Physiotherapy Assistant

• Christian Kermath, Ramor United – Pre-University Quantity Surveying and Construction

• Cian Flynn, Kill Shamrocks – Sports Therapy and Physiotherapy Assistant

• Cian Galligan, Lacken – Architectural Technology and Design

• Cian Harrison, Ballinagh – Sports and Fitness with Personal Training

• Cian McHugh, Aughavas – Sports and Fitness with Personal Training

• Ciaran Caldwell, Castlerahan – Sports Therapy and Physiotherapy Assistant

• Conor Kilkenny, Cornafean – Pre-University Quantity Surveying and Construction

• Daryl McGurren, Drumlane – Plumbing Course

• Eoin Sherriff, Mullahoran – Sports and Fitness with Personal Training

• Evan McKiernan, Lacken – Carpentry Techniques

• Freddie Clarke, Drumlane – Creative Digital Media

• Garreth Gilbert, Cootehill – Sports Fitness and Gym Instruction

• Gavin Murtagh, Ballyhaise – Sports Fitness and Instruction

• Giles McConnell, Belturbet – Pre-University Primary and Post-Primary Teaching

• Jamie Conway, Laragh United – Carpentry Techniques

• Jensen Tynan, Ramor United – Electrical Course

• John Linnane, Castlerahan – Pre-University Primary and Post-Primary Teaching

• Josh Mee, Butlersbridge – Electrical Course

• Josh O’Hagan, Killygarry – Engineering Technology

• Joshua Martin, Lavey – Sports Therapy and Physiotherapy Assistant

• Kieran Smith, Crosserlough – Electrical Course

• Louis O’Malley, Kingscourt – Electrical Course

• Niall Young, Drumalee – Electrical Course

• Oisin Fitzpatrick, Cavan Gaels – Sports Fitness and Instruction

• Oisin Smith, Denn – Electrical Course

• Oran Rehill, Crosserlough – Plumbing Course

• Roman Hrushchak, Shercock – Sports Fitness and Instruction

• Sean Og Teevan, Ballyhaise – Sports Fitness and Instruction

• Sean Reilly, Castlerahan – Sports Therapy and Physiotherapy Assistant

• Thomas Byrd, Crosserlough – Sports and Fitness with Personal Training

• Xabi McCaffrey, Cavan Gaels – Pre-University Primary and Post-Primary Teaching

Management Team: Adam Heaslip (Ballyhaise), Desmond Reilly (Ballyhaise), Eddie Halligan (Denn), Bryan Bates (Drumgoon).