AS the Covid cases in the county continue to surge, GAA matches have had to be cancelled as more players have either contracted the virus or been a ‘close contact’ of someone who has. On Monday night, the Fermanagh Competitions Control Committee (CCC) met in Brewster Park to discuss the situation and Committee Chairman […]
Farry ready to take on Tyrone
Caoilte Farry was the star of the show for the Fermanagh Minors in their Ulster Championship quarter-final victory over Cavan. Farry was deadly from placed ball and finished the game with a superb seven points,six of those coming from frees. Farry is not reading too much into his own impressive run of form. […]
‘Pure joy’ for hat-trick hero Tom
“Whenever you think about Croke Park, you think about scoring a point or scoring a goal or even just getting on” says Tom Keenan. Well, on Saturday evening the Kinawley man did more than all of that, he bagged a hat-trick and chipped in with two points, as he helped Fermanagh land the Lory Meagher […]
Ladies ‘in a good place’ says captain Courteney
“YESTERDAY’S win by Leitrim over Clare gives us a lot of confidence, we were very unlucky to lose to Leitrim by a point, they won by four, so we’re looking forward to the challenge, we feel we’re in a good place”. Fermanagh Ladies captain, Couretney Murphy, struck a highly positive note in voicing her […]
Pearse Park trip next up for hurlers
WHILE very pleased with his side’s performance against Monaghan on Saturday in the Lory Meagher Cup, Fermanagh Senior hurling manager Joe Baldwin admitted that news about the tragic death of Brendan Og Duffy had left a dark cloud hanging over the contest and the GAA as a whole. “My heart just goes out to his […]
McCaffrey confident Fermanagh will learn from defeat
Ronan McCaffrey was one of the top performers for Fermanagh under-20s on Friday night. The county Minor started at number 13 and chipped in with two superb points, one in either half. Reflecting on the game, McCaffrey admits that his own personal contribution was of little consolation at the full-time whistle. “Of course you are […]
McHugh’s focused on the task in hand
Fermanagh Assistant manager, Mark McHugh was absolutely delighted to hear the final whistle in Brewster Park on Friday night. “We did enough. We realise that what we did against Antrim will not be anywhere near good enough to beat Down.” The 2012 All-Ireland winner watched his Fermanagh side dominate Antrim and book their […]
Erne Gaels suspend adult club activity due to Covid
BREAKING: Erne Gaels have suspended all adult club activities for this weekend after one player tested positive for Covid. The club who responded immediately to health concerns, are continuing to work with the County Board and receive advice on this matter. Speaking to the Herald, Erne Gaels Club Chairman, Peter McMahon, confirmed, “All senior […]
Owens is savouring his playing days
Many people say you’re the best player to come out of Fermanagh- how does that sit with you, Barry? “I don’t even know if I was the best player in Teemore” he modestly laughs, “when you play alongside the likes of Ciaran O’Reilly and them, who were great footballers, skilfully-wise. “ It is […]
Conor would Love a win against the Saffs
CONOR Love is one of three senior Fermanagh players who are eligible to play for the under-20 team in this Friday’s Ulster Championship quarter final. Love was drafted into the senior panel this year after a superb club campaign with Enniskillen Gaels, where he hit 3-12 to fire the county town side to intermediate […]