DERRYGONNELLY captain Erin Flanagan may not be playing in Sunday’s Ulster final, but she’ll kick every ball on the sideline and encourage her teammates to make the most of their opportunity. The Harps captain is currently recovering from a cruciate ligament injury and has been unable to play in the championship campaign. She admits that […]
Can Enniskillen turn the tables on Derrygonnelly?
Eleven months may have passed, but the memory of last year’s senior championship final defeat still hurts in the minds of the Enniskillen players, management and supporters. The Gaels lost out to rivals Derrygonnelly by nine-points in the decider before the Harps went on a memorable run to the Ulster Club final. Prior to that, Enniskillen […]
McCaffrey goals brace helps Kinawley to ‘five in a row’
Kinawley 3-10 Derrygonnelly 2-11 SATURDAY night’s final went right down to the wire, and like true champions, Kinawley held off a late Derrygonnelly surge to make it five senior championship titles in a row. The Boru’s got off to a dream start, hitting the net in the first attack of the game. From the throw-in, […]
Kinawley hold out for five in a row
Kinawley 3-10 Derrygonnelly 2-9 By Martin McBrien Kinawley had to fend off a late Derrygonnelly rally as they secured a magnificent five minor titles in a row last Wednesday evening. The Harps girls dramatically cut a 1-3 to 3-9 deficit back to four points but were unable to come any closer as the Boru’s ran out […]
Kinawley ready for senior championship campaign
By Martin McBrien With four successive Fermanagh Intermediate triumphs, culminating in the coveted Ulster crown, Kinawley now have their sights set on the provincial senior trail. However, they first have to win Fermanagh honours by overcoming the formidable hurdle presented by familiar opponents, Derrygonnelly. The Harps’ opening round demolition of Enniskillen means that this Saturday’s […]
‘Just go for it’ urges O’Donnell
IT’S a big ask but one last year’s Intermediate Championship and Division Two double-winning side, Enniskillen, are looking forward to. Three teams have opted to play in a newly formed Fermanagh Senior Championship with Derrygonnelly and Kinawley fulfilling the other two spots. Kinawley are hot favourites to take the honours but Derrygonnelly will not be […]
Ladies club championship schedule confirmed
THE Fermanagh ladies fixtures committee has confirmed that the Ladies Senior Championship, which involves three teams, Kinawley, Derrygonnelly and Enniskillen Gaels will get underway on Saturday 20 August. The Intermediate Championship throws in on the weekend of 24/25 August and the Junior Championship preliminary round starts on 17/18 September. The first game in the senior […]
Smyth not feeling the pressure
By Mark McGoldrick If Fermanagh are to get a result on Sunday and win their third All-Ireland title, a lot will depend on the performance of Eimear Smyth. The Derrygonnelly sharp-shooter has been in sensational form for the Ernesiders this season, scoring a superb 3-05 in their semi-final victory over Limerick to help secure a […]
Cuilcagh walk organised in memory of late Peter Jones
By Mark McGoldrick THE workforce at Tracey Concrete is set to embark on a challenging climb up Cuilcagh Mountain on Saturday in memory of one of their ‘longest standing employees’, the late Peter Jones. Peter Jones, a father of six, passed away last July following a tragic accident at Lough Melvin. The Boho-native played an […]
Ulster glory would be a dream for captain Andrea
ANDREA Gordon’s rise to becoming Fermanagh captain is a surprising one. After turning 35 years of age, Gordon, who had been a stalwart of the Derrygonnelly ladies team, was given a trial by new Fermanagh manager James Daly in October. The Harps skipper impressed the Fermanagh manager, and not only did she get a place […]