Happy Retirement Dom! After years at St Michael’s College, Dom Corrigan has called it a day. He leaves with a lasting legacy having led the college to vast success on the Gaelic field, including MacRory Cup titles and a Hogan Cup. A few of Dom’s old friends have paid him a special tribute. […]
Nine-goal Coa cruise to victory
Coa 9-14 Tempo 1-04 A dominant 34-point victory over Tempo in the under-15 B Championship final last Wednesday night saw Coa achieve a clean sweep of domestic titles in Fermanagh. Heading into the championship showpiece, the O’Dwyers had won the league and Féile at their respective age grade and they were tipped as the favourites […]
Devenish and St Pat’s to do battle once more after draw
Under 15 A Championship Final Devenish 4-9 St. Patrick’s 3-12 By Martin McBrien A last gasp free from David McGovern saw Devenish snatch a draw in a dramatic finale to a thrilling contest in Derrylin last night (Wednesday). It was a high-quality and sporting final, laced with spectacular high fielding. As the game approached full […]
Sadness following death of teacher and local historian
THE people of Fermanagh were left saddened following the death of former Mount Lourdes Grammar School teacher and local historian Frank Rogers. Mr Rogers passed away on Friday last. An avid Gaelic Games enthusiast, he represented both Lisnaskea Emmetts in Fermanagh and St Josephs Glenavy in Antrim. With St Joseph’s Glenavy, Mr Rogers was an ‘excellent […]
Girls had ‘a point to prove’ says Daly
THE delighted expression on James Daly’s face after the game said it all. The Armagh man admitted; “The girls, I think, felt they had a point to prove after they lost to Carlow last week. “London came out of the blocks flying but we got to grips with it. “They couldn’t contain Eimear (Smyth), Blaithin (Bogue) […]
Charity golf open launched in memory of late Nick
TWO local families in Derrylin are set to hold a golf open and gala dinner in aid of Brain Tumour Research UK on Saturday. In October 2020, the late Nick McCabe from Derrylin passed away after an 18-moth battle with the rare Glioblastoma Multiforme 4. The McCabe and Lynam families, who were close relatives and friends […]
Improvement needed ahead of Cavan clash, says McCusker
As Declan McCusker wearily hobbled into the changing rooms in Glennon Brothers Pearse Park on Saturday afternoon, with a hamstring strain on one leg and a ‘dead leg’ on the other, he epitomised exactly the way a captain should perform when his side needs him. The Ederney man was immense against Longford, so good he […]
‘We can beat anyone in the competition’ says Cassidy
When Fermanagh played Longford in the league back at the end of February, Fermanagh full back Jonny Cassidy had to sit it out because of a hip injury. Watching on, the Enniskillen Gaels man knows the sending off of Longford’s captain, Michael Quinn, had a big bearing on the game that day; “It was nip […]
Quigley a ‘major doubt’ for Tailteann Cup game
Fermanagh manager Kieran Donnelly is first and foremost happy to know who their opposition is in just over a week’s time. To be drawn against Longford, away from home, will be a tough challenge though; “It’s a tough draw. Our past history with Longford, it’s always a competitive fixture. There’s been draws and one point […]
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 […]