The 2021 Super Cup NI tournament which was due to kick-off on Sunday July 25 has been cancelled. A statement from the committee confirmed the news on Monday morning. Tournament chairman, Victor Leonard said “no stone had been left unturned’ in their attempts to stage the competition later this summer.” Covid-19 resulted in last year’s […]
The ‘buzz’ is back at Ferney Park
Last Thursday evening, Ballinamallard Utd were back on the training pitch after the Northern Ireland Executive gave ‘elite’ status to the Irish Cup competition. Before the 23-player squad could hit the hallowed turf of Ferney Park though, the very important matter of Covid tests had to be carried out on players and coaching staff. […]
4 weeks is “absolutely ridiculous”- McIver
Fermanagh assistant manager, Paul McIver has called on the GAA to give inter-county players a minimum of six weeks lead in time to the season commencing. Last week, the Irish government’s relaxation of Covid-19 restrictions paved the way for a return of inter-county action from April 19. GAA president John Horan has previously stated […]
Tries and tractors with Ireland rugby player Boles
When Claire Boles got word via e-mail of Adam Griggs’ 35 player-squad her first reaction was to call home. Her parents Deborah and David were delighted with the news that their daughter had done enough to make the cut. “They see all the hard work you put in behind the scenes, especially over lockdown […]
Peter Quinn-a family man and a football man
In the second of Peter Quinn’s two-part interview, he talks about life on and off the football pitch. A life brimming with highs and some lows too has made him the man he is today. Have you changed over the years, Peter? “Indeed I have, thankfully” he laughs. “I’m not as hot-headed as […]
GAA to receive over £750,000 from Sport NI fund
Fermanagh GAA is set to receive a very handsome sum of £751,279 from the Sport NI Sports Sustainability Fund. The scheme which was set up in December to support sports clubs through the ongoing pandemic announced £10.5 million additional funding for the sporting sector bringing the total investment through this specefic fund to £22.4 million. […]
Peter Quinn- A dreamer and believer
30 years ago Peter Quinn became the 30th president of the GAA. His time in office left a lasting legacy and now as he enjoys retirement as a grandfather of five, in an exclusive two-part interview, he talks about his presidency, playing days, family life and faith, amongst other things. March, 1991 and Teemore […]
Fermanagh duo named in Ireland squad
Fermanagh’s Kathryn Dane and Claire Boles have been named on a 35-player panel for the Women’s Six Nations. Adam Griggs named his squad on Tuesday afternoon and Dane and Boles are two of four Ulster players who made the cut. Boles earned her first senior cap in 2019 Six Nations campaign against Scotland […]
Cheltenham is the dream for jockey Ryan Treacy
Always synonymous with St Patrick’s Day is the Cheltenham Festival. In normal times, thousands of Irish horse racing enthusiasts would descend upon the Gloucestershire town for the pinnacle of National Hunt racing calendar. This year it’s different though and punters and racing fans alike will watch on from afar. For Fermanagh jockey, Ryan […]
It’s game on as sport is set to return
FOLLOWING the much anticipated announcement by the NI Executive that outdoor sport will slowly return. Golfers can get back on those greens from April 1 under the guideline that ‘outdoor gatherings in a public space allow 10 people from two households, to allow some sporting activity’ and ‘sports training can resume in groups of up […]