ENNISKILLEN coach, Stephen Welsh says their eyes are still on a top four finish and it would be disappointing to finish outside that this season. Last weekend, Enniskillen put four points on the board but ideally Welsh says they would’ve liked that to have been five, but on a day where weather conditions were far from […]
Hugs for Helen to say a massive ‘thank you’
IT was his fifth goal this season and no sooner had John Edgar hit the back of the net than he was over celebrating with one lady in particular, Helen Hurst, the Ballinamallard chef. As Edgar explained, Helen is one of the many who work tirelessly in the background for the team; “Helen and Wendy […]
Bothwell bids to get the cup and league balance right
After being well in control of the first half, Clogher Valley had their supporters and management on tenterhooks in the closing stages of Saturday’s semi-final against Munster side Newcastle West. In the end, it was a one-point win but it’s all they needed as the reigning champions booked their place in this year’s All Ireland […]
‘Best days of our lives’ recalls Smyth
As a wee girl that kicked about at Sunday morning football in Canon Maguire Park with a pair of mouldies and idolised Derrygonnelly and Fermanagh player Adele Gallagher, Eimear Smyth vividly recalls her earliest football memory; “I remember being so jealous of everyone who had metal studs because they made noise on the tarmac,” she laughs. […]
Skins secure place in historic All Ireland Cup Final
Sixteen teams began their quest for All Ireland Junior Cup glory in October and on Saturday, Enniskillen and Clogher Valley were the last two standing, as they booked their place in the showpiece decider at the end of the month. It’s a first-ever final appearance for Enniskillen and Skins coach Stephen Welsh says ‘it’s massive’ […]
Little rest for Fermanagh footballers over Christmas
AS many of us turn our attention to Christmas festivities, Kieran Donnelly and Fermanagh footballers have one eye on the Dr McKenna Cup which gets underway in January. The draw last week saw the Erne men pitted with Tyrone and Derry in Group B and Donnelly is relishing playing two of the best teams in Ulster; […]
Local athletes honoured at Ulster Award Ceremony
THERE was a good turnout of athletes for the 2021 Ulster Star Awards held in the Bayview Hotel, Killybegs, on Friday night. Awards on the night were presented to boys and girls from each county in the 12-15 and 16-19 years age categories, based on performances at provincial level across the board in cross country, […]
Donnelly prepares for new season
WITH the National League dates provisionally confirmed for next year, Fermanagh manager Kieran Donnelly has his sights well and truly set on the opener against Longford, in Brewster Park, which is set to be played on Saturday, January 28. “It’s a tough opener with Longford and they’re all tough. It’s a very competitive division, even […]
Daly welcomes back experienced players
Fermanagh ladies were back training last week and it’s a much-strengthened panel James Daly has at his disposal. The return of Kinawley players, Roísín O’Reilly, Erin and Courteney Murphy, and Devenish’s Aisling Maguire, following their departure from the panel last year is a massive plus for Daly. The return of Kinawley sisters, Danielle and Lisa Maguire from Australia […]
Bradley respects but doesn’t fear All-Ireland champions
With the final training session before Saaturday’s big game completed on Wednesday night, Enniskillen Gaels manager Simon Bradley says they have the utmost respect for their Kilcoo opponents but will not fear them when they play off for a place in the Ulster final. “We definitely respect them,” he said. “They’re All Ireland champions, full […]