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, […]
Fermanagh secure semi final meeting with Limerick
By Mark McGoldrick The Fermanagh senior ladies team are now just one game away from a place in the All-Ireland Junior final. Fermanagh’s final group game with Derry, scheduled for last Sunday, was conceded by the Oak Leafers resulting in the Erne ladies getting the two points which moved them top of their group. The other […]
Daly optimistic as All-Ireland campaign gets underway
On Sunday, the Fermanagh ladies travel to Dunleer in Co Louth to take on Carlow in the first round of their All-Ireland Junior Football Championship campaign. The Erne ladies have been drawn in Group A where they will face Carlow, London and Derry, with the top two teams progressing to the semi-final. Fermanagh manager, James […]
Quinlan hat-trick as Knockninny crowned U16 champions
Knockninny 5-7 Belcoo 3-9 An injury time goal sealed victory for the Knockninny girls as they edged victory in a thrilling Brewster Park top flight decider. With the large attendance creating a real final atmosphere, the game ebbed and flowed from the start with the sides swapping goals inside the first two minutes to set the tone. […]
Shauna switches sports and signs for The Reds
Former Fermanagh GAA goalkeeper, Shauna Murphy has signed for Cliftonville FC. The Enniskillen woman lives and works in Belfast and despite being best known for her exploits on the GAA field, Murphy is in fact going back to the sport she played up until she was 13. “I’ve always been mad about the game and […]
Semi final still in sight after beating the Saffs
Amidst the rain and hail at the Bawnacre on Sunday afternoon, Fermanagh ladies put in a hard shift against Antrim to get their first competitive win under new manager James Daly. The victory means a league semi final is still very much on the cards for the Erne ladies. “We know Antrim are possibly the […]