By Martin McBrien With four successive Fermanagh Intermediate triumphs, culminating in the coveted Ulster crown, Kinawley now have their sights set on the provincial senior trail. However, they first have to win Fermanagh honours by overcoming the formidable hurdle presented by familiar opponents, Derrygonnelly. The Harps’ opening round demolition of Enniskillen means that this Saturday’s […]
Column: Hawk Eye with Eimear Keenan
Eimear Keenan takes an irreverent view on the Fermanagh v Antrim All Ireland Final replay. All Ireland final day part two. A shorter drive to the Orchard County this time around and less worry of tolls, euros and clamping. I parked in a built-up area just beside the ground knowing that if anyone dared clamp […]
McCarville ready to ‘put it to them’
Quietly she goes about her business, on and off the field. 22 year-old Sarah McCarville has been involved in the Fermanagh set-up since 2016, and was part of the 2017 and 2020 teams that won the Junior All Ireland. Interestingly, the Aghadrumsee player was the sub goalkeeper on the 2017 side that beat Derry in […]
McGloin following in her late grandfather’s footsteps
All Ireland titles don’t come around too often for Fermanagh in any code. When the county’s senior men won the All Ireland Junior title in 1959, Molly McGloin’s grandfather, the late Joe Pat Prunty, was playing full back against Kerry that day, in New Eltham Stadium in London. Joe Pat won four senior championships with […]
A poem for Fermanagh ladies by Brian McCabe
Brian McCabe from Lisnaskea has penned a poem in tribute to the Fermanagh ladies, ahead of this Saturday’s All Ireland Junior Final replay. We decorated our towns and villages for the ladies in green One of the finest young teams that’s ever been seen, It was the chance for us to all to showcase […]
Ladies club championship schedule confirmed
THE Fermanagh ladies fixtures committee has confirmed that the Ladies Senior Championship, which involves three teams, Kinawley, Derrygonnelly and Enniskillen Gaels will get underway on Saturday 20 August. The Intermediate Championship throws in on the weekend of 24/25 August and the Junior Championship preliminary round starts on 17/18 September. The first game in the senior […]
Smyth not feeling the pressure
By Mark McGoldrick If Fermanagh are to get a result on Sunday and win their third All-Ireland title, a lot will depend on the performance of Eimear Smyth. The Derrygonnelly sharp-shooter has been in sensational form for the Ernesiders this season, scoring a superb 3-05 in their semi-final victory over Limerick to help secure a […]
Everyone has played their part, says McGloin
By Mark McGoldrick MOLLY McGloin wore the captain’s armband for Fermanagh on Sunday in Kiltoom and she produced a standout display for the Erne county as they booked their place in the All-Ireland Junior Championship decider. The Newtownbutler defender lined out in the number three jersey for Fermanagh and was a rock in the Erne […]
Early birthday present for Doonan with Grand Final win
An early birthday present for Joanne Doonan came in the form of a VFLW premiership win on Sunday. Doonan, who turned 28 on Monday, joined the Bombers in February and has played a big role as the club landed it’s first premiership title. The Kinawley woman scored a goal just before half time in Sunday’s Grand […]
Mighty Mills helps Leckers to league title
Belnaleck 8-9 Enniskillen 6-8 (AET) By Martin McBrien Belnaleck hit 3-2 in the first half of extra time which effectively decided this epic Monday evening contest at a wet and windy Donagh. Fittingly, two of the winners’ goals came from the game’s outstanding forward, Natnicha Mills, who proved a theat every time she won possession, […]