Lisnaskea 1-16 Belcoo 2-6 By Martin McBrien The last club fixture of the year was played in a rather subdued Emmett Park atmosphere but it was still an entertaining spectacle laced with passages of enterprising play and a lot more closely contested than the winning margin might suggest, with only two points between them at […]
Mark’s death ‘puts everything in perspective’ – Bonner
The highs of Saturday week ago were a world away from the emotions of the past week for the people of Belleek and the surrounding areas. Last Wednesday morning the news filtered through of the untimely death of former Erne Gaels player Mark Lyons, brother of current Erne Gaels captain Ryan. Four days before Mark passed […]
Derrylin dominate second half to seal the victory
Derrylin 2-10 Tempo 1-8 In a classic example of a game of two halves, Derrylin’s second half performance swept them to a victory in the Minor Football B Championship Final that few in the Belcoo ground could have anticipated at half time. The young O’Connell’s had been largely outplayed by their Tempo counterparts with the […]
Inspired by history,’Skea and McDade hungry for success
Three weeks to the day after lifting the Fermanagh Intermediate Championship trophy, Lisnaskea Emmetts are set to enter the Ulster Championship — a significant step up in competition and intensity. But don’t tell captain Joe McDade they’re in ‘bonus territory.’ The term doesn’t sit comfortably with the 22-year-old, who insists that while they’ve achieved their […]
Four in a row for talented Irvinestown minors
Irvinestown 3-8 Derrygonnelly 0-11 Irvinestown hit three goals at crucial times to secure a fourth Minor Football Championship title against Derrygonnelly, at St Josephs Park, Ederney, on Saturday. Oisin Swift, Barry Goodwin and Jay Largo Elis hit the goals sparking wild scenes of jubilation. A delighted Irvinestown manager, Shane McDermott, said; “It’s very special, it’s really nice […]
VIDEO: Bonner unhappy to be sent off in drawn final
Erne Gaels manager Declan Bonner described his red card as “total nonsense” after Sunday evening’s drawn Fermanagh Senior Championship Final. The game between Erne Gaels and Enniskillen finished 0-8 apiece and will now be decided next Saturday, November 2 at 5pm. Bonner cut a frustrated figure when asked about being sent to the stand, in […]
PODCAST: Fermanagh boss Kieran Donnelly talks GAA rules
FERMANAGH manager Kieran Donnelly recently led Ulster to the Allianz Interprovincial Series title with a penalty shootout victory over Connacht at Croke Park. He recently shared his views on the new GAA rules on the Gaelic Lives podcast, on our sister title, Gaelic Life. Make sure and have a listen!
Joe is ready for war
Emmett’s captain Joe McDade is ready to lead his team into Saturday’s Intermediate final against Irvinestown, expecting a fierce contest and charged atmosphere. “Everything points to a tight game,” McDade said. “You hope for a proper contest and a good spectacle for everyone. You want to come through a war almost; it makes it even […]
Leonard to leads Shams against ‘Skea in his fifth final
Saturday marks Paul Leonard’s fifth Fermanagh Intermediate Final appearance, a milestone 14 years after his first, reflecting his lasting impact for Irvinestown St Molaise. Memories of his first final — against Lisnaskea in 2010 — seem distant now, especially after victories in 2011 and 2015, followed by a loss to Belnaleck in the 2018 final. […]
It’s all or nothing for captain Lyons and Belleek
It’s been one hell of a year for Ryan Lyons since he last led the team out at Brewster Park in the County Final. He became a father 11 months ago with the arrival of his son, Luan, then in the new year, an injury setback ruled him out of playing football for eight months. […]