McClure penalty the difference for Kesh against Rangers


KESH continue to lead the way in Division One after a hard-fought win over Enniskillen Rangers at the Ball Range on Saturday. Jordan McClure’s early penalty was the only thing separating the teams in the end and Kesh manager Ryan Campbell believed they were just about value for it. “It was a good result, a […]

Ballinamallard United braced for Ards challenge
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RYAN Morris, who captained Ballinamallard in their defeat to H&W Welders at Blanchflower Stadium on Saturday, said the Mallards “are due a response” when they take on Ards this weekend. Despite being disappointed at losing to the Belfast side, Morris feels that his side showed some positive signs. “Saturday was a tough game for us, […]

Michael Connolly Park keeps player’s legacy alive


Michael Connolly Park, home of NFC Kesh, was officially opened on August 3, 2001. The ground is named in memory of Michael ‘Mickey’ Connolly, a talented and popular club player who tragically passed away on March 24, 2001, aged just 23. Mickey came through the youth ranks to become a key member of the senior […]

Stafford calls on Ballinamallard to ‘buck the trend’


By Aaron Hassard BALLINAMALLARD United manager Mark Stafford was left to reflect upon “a game of two halves” as his side suffered consecutive defeats for the second time this season. Adam Carroll’s seventh minute strike was cancelled out by Daniel Barker, his first of the campaign, which had the Mallards deservedly level at the break. Stafford […]

Johnston scores late for Lisbellaw
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F&W Division One Strathroy Harps 1 Lisbellaw Utd 1 By John McGovern UNBEATEN Strathroy Harps were forced to settle for a draw against Lisbellaw on Saturday after conceding a dramatic late penalty at Strathroy Road. The early stages saw both sides tussle for possession, but it was the hosts who soon began to assert themselves. […]

Stafford braced for ‘difficult’ ‘Point challenge
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By Aaron Hassard QUEEN’S 3-0 success was harsh on Mark Stafford’s Ballinamallard United, with the Mallards boss left to reflect on a “strange” afternoon that culminated in the cessation of Ballinamallard’s unbeaten home run. “The result obviously looks bad, but it’s a strange one as we actually played quite well in spells,” explained Stafford. “We […]

Lisbellaw Ladies captain Funston eager for more
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LISBELLAW United Ladies captain Sasha Funston said they want to “reach for the highest level” and inspire younger players as they prepare to make their debut in Division One of the NIWFA. The Fermanagh side produced a standout season, winning 10 of their 12 games in Division Two of the Northern Ireland Women’s Football Association, […]