TWO Fermanagh GAA clubs were recently recognised for their commitment to the Irish language at a glitzy awards ceremony at Croke Park. Newtownbutler and Enniskillen Gaels were awarded silver and bronze Fondúireacht Sheosaimh Mhic Dhonncha awards, which highlights their promotion and growth of the Irish language within their clubs. Fondúireacht Sheosaimh Mhic Dhonncha (FSMD) is […]
Duffy brothers eager for Ulster glory with Lisbellaw
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CAOLAN Duffy said seeing his older brother John win a second Ulster Intermediate Hurling Club Championship title on Sunday would “mean the world”. It’ll be a real family affair for the Duffy’s on Sunday in Clones when brothers John, Barrie and twins Caolan and Ciaran, line out for Lisbellaw in their provincial final decider against […]
‘They have been in our minds’, says Lisbellaw manager
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ULSTER IHC FINAL THE memory of the much-loved Vanessa Whyte and her children James and Sara will be “in the minds” of the Lisbellaw players when they take to Clones on Sunday in the Ulster Intermediate Hurling Final. Earlier this year, the Lisbellaw and extended Fermanagh community was devastated when the three respected club members […]
St Pat’s ready for Clogher challenge
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ST Patrick’s Donagh defender Conor McDermott says there’s “a massive hunger within the team” as they bid to qualify for the Ulster Junior Club Championship Final this weekend. The Fermanagh champions travel to St Tiernach’s Park in Clones on Saturday afternoon (November 15) to take on Tyrone winners Clogher in the last four and the […]
Largo Elis wants Irvinestown to embrace Ulster campaign
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ULSTER IFC QUARTER-FINAL IRVINESTOWN joint-captain Josh Largo Elis says the “belief in the group is huge” as they prepare to kick-off their Ulster Intermediate Championship campaign on Saturday evening in Kingspan Breffni Park. The St Molaise men head to Cavan to take on Cuchulainn weeks after they won the intermediate title, ending their 10-year wait […]
Bonner and Erne Gaels braced for Kingscourt challenge
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ULSTER SFC QUARTER-FINAL ERNE Gaels manager Declan Bonner wants his players’ to embrace the challenge of the Ulster Club as they return to the provincial series for the second year in a row this weekend. The Fermanagh champions are set to take on Cavan winners Kingscourt Stars in Breffni Park on Saturday evening, as part […]
St Pat’s manager relishing showdown with Clogher
ST Patrick’s Donagh manager Gary Maguire knows his side must improve as they set their eyes on qualifying for the Ulster Junior Football Championship Final, with Tyrone side Clogher standing in their way. The Fermanagh champions made history for their club on Saturday evening in Brewster Park, when they overpowered St Agnes’ from Belfast. Maguire […]
Sherry star as Newtownbutler boys win league title
U16 Division 1 League Final Newtownbutler 1-14 Enniskillen 1-09 By Pauric McGurn NEWTOWNBUTLER came from behind to claim the Under-16 Division 1 League title following a hard-fought victory over Enniskillen Gaels at Louis Leonard Memorial Park in Donagh on Saturday. The First Fermanagh’s made a strong start to the game, opening the scoring against the […]
Double delight for Fermanagh LGFA star Smyth
FERMANAGH ladies star Eimear Smyth enjoyed a Friday night to remember when she was named on the TG4 LGFA Intermediate Team of the Year, as well as picking up an Irish News all-star award. The Erne forward, who played a key role in Derrygonnelly ladies’ historic championship win, was honoured for her strong contribution to […]
St Pat’s want to ‘have a go’ at Ulster Championship
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ST Patrick’s Donagh manager Gary Maguire has urged his players to embrace the opportunity ahead this weekend as they prepare to kick off their Ulster Junior Club Championship campaign. The Donagh men face Belfast side St Agnes GAC in Brewster Park on Saturday in the Ulster quarter-final and Maguire is calling on his players to […]