By Aaron Hassard WITH the pain of conceding late goals last season still etched in the mind of Ballinamallard United boss Mark Stafford, James McGrath’s late winner over Dundela felt all the sweeter. McGrath scored both goals for the Mallards either side of an Ewan Kelly leveller at the break to continue Ballinamallard’s intimidating home […]
McGrath’s double helps Ballinamallard United to big win
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Playr-Fit Championship Ballinamallard Utd 2 Dundela 1 By Aaron Hassard A BRACE from James McGrath helped Ballinamallard United to a big 2-1 win over Dundela at Ferney Park on Saturday in a tough Playr-Fit Championship clash. Mallards boss Mark Stafford made one change to the team that started in his side’s midweek stalemate against Institute. […]
Smyth to the ‘four’ as Derrygonnelly Harps win title
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By Martin McBrien FOUR Eimear Smyth goals, two in each half, propelled Derrygonnelly to an unexpected but nevertheless fully deserved victory over title holders Kinawley in an absorbing Brewster Park contest on Saturday. The Harps scoring ace also notched up seven points and her majors tally could have been greater had it not been for excellent […]
Ballinamallard United in running for £2.5m funding
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BALLINAMALLARD United chairman Tom Elliott says the club is ‘very pleased’ to be in the running for multi-million pound support from the Northern Ireland Football Fund. The Mallards are one of 20 clubs to reach the second round of the process, which will see significant grants awarded to clubs to enhance their facilities. “We’re very […]
More ladies GAA games shelved as ref issues persist
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Eleven GAA members have pledged to become Fermanagh LGFA referees but major fears are growing over the future of the ladies game following a worrying drop-off in local match officials. Many ladies GAA players have been left frustrated in recent weeks after a number of club games were postponed due to an unavailability of referees […]
Aimee ‘happy’ to sign for Shamrock Rovers
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FIVEMILETOWN footballer Aimee Neal said she is hoping to “be consistent” and get some game time this season with Shamrock Rovers after she signed a deal to join the Dublin-based club. The 21-year-old agreed to join the Irish Women’s Premier Division side from Glentoran where she has risen through the ranks and earned a reputation […]
Seanie shines at Croke Park in final showcase
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A talented young GAA player from Fermanagh made his mark on one of the biggest stages in Irish sport on Sunday, delivering a standout performance during the All-Ireland Final half-time exhibition at Croke Park. Seanie Gallagher, a pupil at Enniskillen Integrated Primary School, was one of 42 children selected from across the country to take […]
Leeds United fans remember Damian Fitzpatrick
LOCAL Leeds United supporters, who are set to travel to Dublin to see their side take on Italian giants AC Milan, raised over £1,000 for charity in memory of iconic figure Damian Fitzpatrick. Mr Fitzpatrick, who passed away this year, was a hugely respected and much-loved resident who was deep-rooted in local sport. He was […]
Enniskillen stands still to say farewell to Michael
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Hundreds of mourners lined the streets of the Fermanagh county town today, for the funeral of much-loved Michael Kerr.
Funeral arrangements confirmed for ‘stalwart’ Michael
THE much-loved and respected Michael Kerr will be laid to rest on Wednesday (June 18). Funeral arrangements have been confirmed following the sudden passing of former manager of Enniskillen Rangers manager, Michael Kerr, who passed away on Saturday. Clubs from across the Fermanagh and Western Football League have paid tribute to Michael Kerr, an iconic […]