Seamus Quigley was the star of the show for Roslea on Saturday evening, kicking a sublime 17 points at Shamrock Park. The opening score of the evening arrived just three minutes in when Sean Quigley hit a neat two-pointer for his side. At the other end, Aghadrumsee responded with scores from Aidan Bannon and Eddie Courtney to level […]
Tailteann time for Donnelly’s men
The Down defeat has been “parked”, says manager Kieran Donnelly, as attention turns to the Tailteann Cup competition this weekend. The draw was made last week and sees top seeds Fermanagh, grouped with Carlow, Longford and Wexford. On paper, it appears to be a reasonable draw for Fermanagh because when you look at some of […]
Goals prove crucial for Bonner’s Belleek
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At a blustery Belleek, it was the home side that took the win with a goal in either half from Dan McCann and Martin Gilfedder. Paul McCusker and Seamus Ryder exchanged early points at the earlier throw-in time of 12 noon on Saturday. McCusker and goalkeeper Chris Snow edged the visitors two clear as the wind picked up. […]
Rivalries renewed as Club Players’ Competition begins
Reigning senior champions Erne Gaels will host Ederney in the first round of the Club Players’ Competition on Saturday when the Fermanagh GAA club season gets underway this weekend. Anticipation is high in the local GAA circles as players and management will get their first real taste of the new playing rules, which will be […]
Fermanagh learn Tailteann Cup fate
FERMANAGH will face Wexford, Carlow and Longford in this year’s Tailteann Cup. The draw for the championship campaign was made this afternoon (Wednesday). Full reaction in next Wednesday’s paper. To read more on this story see this week’s Fermanagh Herald. Can’t get to the shop to collect your copy? No problem! You can download a […]
McCusker hopes to end seven-year wait for an Ulster win
When the Fermanagh squad flew home from Vilamoura in Portugal last Wednesday night, Declan McCusker took the early morning flight that day because waiting at home was his 12-day-old baby boy Joe. The father-of-two acknowledged he’s “very lucky” to have been able to jet off with the team on a pre-championship training camp given his […]
Flanagan going down memory lane with Mournemen clash
It was a surreal time to make your championship debut. Behind closed doors, with zero fans in attendance, Luke Flanagan took to the field against Down in November 2020 — amid a Covid-hit season. Now, the Derrylin corner back is set to face the same opposition this Saturday, as part of a squad determined to […]
The work is done – now it’s game time for the Ernemen
Twenty-two years ago, Fermanagh manager Dom Corrigan took the senior intercounty team on a foreign holiday the morning after they lost the 2003 National League semi-final to Tyrone. Kieran Donnelly was part of the contingent that travelled for what he still remembers as an “unbelievable experience”. Those memories, and what the players took from that […]
Mannok extends sponsorship with Fermanagh GAA
Mannok has announced an expanded sponsorship agreement with Fermanagh GAA, renewing its sponsorship of the Fermanagh Senior Football Championship. As the sponsor for over ten years, this renewed agreement, will see Mannok continuing to present ‘Player of the Match’ awards during all knockout stage games, recognising and rewarding outstanding individual performances. In addition to this […]
McLaughlin’s men looking for first championship win
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Fermanagh and Down meet on Thursday evening with a quarter-final place up for grabs in the main ‘A’ grade Under-20 Football Championship. At the same time, Tyrone will host Antrim at O’Neill Park in Dungannon with the home side strong favourites to get past the Saffrons. Maurice McLaughlin’s Fermanagh side has so far found the […]