Derrygonnelly joint manager, Mick Glynn says it was the Harps’ work ethic that helped them get ‘over the line’ against a determined Ederney side. It took 20 minutes of extra time to determine which side would be in this year’s semi-final and in the end, two extra time goals proved to be the killer blows […]
VIDEO: Gary McKenna says the replay will ‘stand to us’
Derrygonnelly booked their place in the Fermanagh Senior Championship semi final with an extra time win over the 2020 champions Ederney. The side’s could not be separated last week, forcing a replay under lights in Brewster Park tonight (Saturday) and the game was another tussle with the teams all square on 0-9 each at the […]
Donnelly confirms backroom team
Recently appointed Fermanagh manager, Kieran Donnelly has confirmed his backroom team for the season ahead. The Brookeborough man will be assisted by his Omagh CBS teaching colleague Fearghal Quinn along with Ryan McCluskey as team coach and Pat Cadden as goalkeeping coach. Niall Smyth, Ger Treacy and Stephen Jackson will work under the ‘umbrella’ of selectors/statistical […]
Knockninny land historic senior title
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. […]