FOR almost all of the first half, this curtain raiser seemed to be heading Kinawley’s way, the Brian Boru’s dominating play but crucially, failing to translate plentiful possession into scores. This was to prove costly as the game turned in second half. Knockninny playing with increasing confidence and flair as they dominated the last quarter to finish convincing winners and […]
Fermanagh players and manager call for Executive change
AT least 10 senior ladies players are prepared to walk away from intercounty football if “the current executive” remains in place. The news emerged last Wednesday, after the Fermanagh Herald obtained a letter issued by the players to the Fermanagh County Board, in which the players highlighted a list of grievances, ranging from sponsorship, fixtures, expenses, finances, gear […]
Donnelly appointed Fermanagh manager
Kieran Donnelly has been appointed as the new Fermanagh GAA manager. The Brookeborough man will succeed Ryan McMenamin who stepped down last month. Donnelly was ratified at a County Board meeting tonight (Thursday). Donnelly has plenty of experience, guiding Scotstown to the Ulster Club Championship Final in 2019 and has brought Omagh CBS to the […]
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 […]
Newtownbutler priest leaves lasting legacy as a ‘Fermanagh great’
THE community of Newtownbutler has been left saddened by the death of a Fermanagh great. Monsignor Ignatius McQuillan (90) who was known to many as ‘Fr Iggy’, died peacefully at Cornfield Care Centre in Limavady last Friday. Born in 1931, the Crom Road native continued to play GAA for Fermanagh under the pseudonym of Seán […]
Selecting 15 will be a ‘tough call’ for Donnelly
For Gary Donnelly and Coa, the memories of the 2015 Junior Championship victory is still as sweet today as they were when they triumphed over Belnaleck to clinch their fourth junior title. Since then, championship victories have been few and far between, but a strong squad of players, highly experienced panellists, mixed with fresh […]
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. […]
Gilroy braced for tough O’Dwyers test
The long awaited 2020 Junior Championship final has finally arrived and after a 11 month wait due to Covid postponements, the game has been refixed for Brewster Park this Saturday evening at 7pm. Aiden Gilroy and the Derrylin O’Connell’s have a chance to put the record straight and end their seven year wait for […]
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 […]