Bogue’s double duty


While Fermanagh’s hurlers prepare for their Lory Meagher Cup Final showdown against Longford this Sunday, captain Ryan Bogue finds himself balancing new fatherhood with his preparations for Croke Park. Fresh off the arrival of son, Iarla, Bogue will lead the Erne men out in the hunt of a third Lory Meagher success. That’ll come after […]

Sweet Sigerson success


Usually, this award goes to one person but on this occasion, there’s no separating Josh Largo Elis and Ronan McCaffrey. The two Fermanagh players were part of the University of Ulster Jordanstown’s (UUJ) Sigerson Cup winning team in February when they won the first championship title for the university since 2008. Largo Elis and McCaffrey were linchpins of Barry […]

Experienced Duffy focused on a good start this Sunday


The last time Fermanagh won the Lory Meagher Cup, it was Lisbellaw man John Duffy who raised the trophy aloft. The memories of that day are ‘special’ said the 32-year-old; “It’s a very special thing. Stepping up them steps and lifting the trophy. “It’s a very special day and a very special event. It will always […]

Croke Park decider is ‘just deserts’ – Baldwin


Fermanagh hurling boss Joe Baldwin praised his team’s ‘character’ after they produced a remarkable comeback in Longford on Saturday to book their place in the Lory Meagher Cup Final. The Erne hurlers overturned a nine-point half-time deficit to snatch a draw in the 5th round tie against the Midlanders, setting up a repeat of the fixture in […]

‘Carlow will throw everything at us’ – Jones


Twenty-three-year old Callum Jones made his first start for Fermanagh on Saturday and put in a ‘Man of the Match’ performance in what was a brilliant display by the Enniskillen Gaels’ attacker. Jones chipped in with a point on 30 minutes but it was his contribution to two of Fermanagh’s goals that helped pave the way for victory against […]

Fermanagh GAA boss Donnelly ready for ‘tough’ Wicklow


LAST weekend Fermanagh played their final challenge match in preparation for the start of the Tailteann Cup, with a game against Monaghan, and despite losing it by six points, Erne manager, Kieran Donnelly says “the preparations have gone as well as they could have” as they ready themselves for Saturday’s game with Wicklow. “We purposely left […]

Fermanagh man Malachy O’Rourke on reaching the pinnacle


WHAT a start to the year it was for Derrylin man, Malachy O’Rourke. In one of the most captivating All Ireland Club Finals in recent times, O’Rourke’s Glen men came from behind to beat St Brigid’s of Roscommon 2-10 to 1-12 to win their first-ever All Ireland club title. It was redemption after the men […]

Fermanagh principal McTeggart happy to leave on a high


LESS than 24 hours after helping the boys’ under 15.5 side bring an Ulster title back to the school, St Aidan’s School Principal, Pat McTeggart informed the staff that he will be retiring at the end of this academic year. And what a way to bow out for a man who has been immersed in […]

Armagh name team to play Fermanagh


By Michael McMullan KieranMcGeeney has made two changes for Sunday’s Ulster SFC opener with Fermanagh in Brewster Park. Greg McCabe – who started all eight league games – is out while Darragh McMullan has dropped to the bench. There are starts for Rian O’Neill and Stefan Campbell who both came in the National League final […]