“Ah sure it was unbelievable. It was a rollercoaster, to be honest. It could not have gone better, the way everything went” beams Declan. “Even on Sunday evening, in the fourballs, I thought they were going to be unlucky when Jennifer Kupcho chipped in on the 17th and they (USA) were in with a good […]
Two ‘horse race’ for the Fermanagh manager job
Speculation has been rife over the last number of weeks about who will succeed Ryan McMenamin as Fermanagh manager. It is believed there are two in the reckoning and it is understood interviews are taking place today (Wednesday). It is believed former Roscommon goalkeeper Shane Curran, with a backroom team of Fermanagh men, Owen […]
Fermanagh players issue walk-out ultimatum
FERMANAGH Ladies Gaelic Football Association has been issued with a letter signed by the Fermanagh Senior Ladies 2021 team. In the letter a list of grievances have been highlighted ranging from sponsorship, fixtures, expenses, finances, gear and general conduct. In the letter, given to the Executive last night (Monday), 24 different issues […]
Four brothers play a ‘Key’ role for Skins
IT was a momentous day for the Keys family from Irvinestown, with the four brothers playing their part in Enniskillen’s 28-12 victory over Cooke Rugby Club, on Saturday. The four brothers, Connor, Henry, Eddie and Angus all lined out for the Skins and for 21-year old Connor it was a very special moment, as all the siblings played together on the […]
Ireland’s First Lady
Leona Maguire is set to become Ireland’s first representative on Team Europe when she tees off in the Solheim Cup this weekend. As the news broke, the Cavan woman made the headlines near and far. A few days after the big announcement, and back home in Ballyconnell, Leona took some time to chat to Katrina […]
Glory, glory…Super eight’s take Irish title
“IT is all we wanted all year, to win the Eight” says Enniskillen Royal Boat Women’s Club captain, Nikki Kernaghan, after she and her teammates rowed to glory in the Irish Junior Eight Rowing Championships, on Sunday. They crossed the finish line with five seconds to spare at the National Rowing Centre in […]
Leona Maguire named on Solheim Cup team
BALLYCONNELL’S Leona Maguire has been named as one of Catriona Matthew’s six Solheim Cup wildcards. The Cavan woman becomes the first Irish woman to make the team. The Slieve Russell star has been in fine form recently and will be one of three rookies on team Europe as they defend the trophy on Septemeber 4-6. […]
Kinawley to appeal CCC decision
Championship chaos ensued on Sunday afternoon in Derrylin, as one team turned up, one goal was scored and one winner was declared. Derrygonnelly Harps was scheduled to play Kinawley in the Reserve Championship quarter-final, with a 3pm throw-in, but on Sunday morning Kinawley Brian Boru’s posted on social media that the game was postponed. […]
McMenamin follows his ‘gut feeling’ as he steps down
RYAN McMenamin says “the time was right to go” after he informed the County Board Chairman, Greg Kelly of his decision last Thursday night. “I’m my own man, I do my own stuff and I’m a firm believer in doing what your gut tells you and I’ve learned that over the two years of management. […]
McMenamin steps down as Fermanagh manager
RYAN McMenamin informed the Fermanagh County Board of his decision to step down as County manager last night (Thursday). The Dromore man took over from Rory Gallagher as manager in August 2019 for a three year term, with a yearly review to take place. Last month McMenamin told the Fermanagh Herald “you would like to […]