Is mental health still a taboo subject in changing room


KANE CONNOR (BELNALECK & FERMANAGH) Is the subject of mental health still a taboo subject in GAA dressing rooms? I think so. In a changing room full of lads, it goes back to that thing were too few are still prepared to talk about it. I suppose you’re part of a team, you’re focused and […]

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Is the GAA’s return roadmap demanding too much of our c


  Fermanagh’s finest club players to hear their views on some of the rules and regulations set out in the ‘Safe Return to Gaelic Games’ roadmap and also to hear their take on the fast-tracked plan that would see full contact training being able to resume.   Paul Breen (Kinawley Brian Boru’s) Kinawley Brian Boru’s […]

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Teresa was among the last of a great generation


DERRYLIN woman Teresa Maguire was among the last of a great generation of Irish country mothers. Born in the townland of Aghyoule, Teresa epitomised that role of wife and mother, raising a large family in far from easy circumstances, bereft of modern amenities. One of the most elderly and most respected members of Derrylin Parish […]


Back on the ball… but with precautions


As GAA clubs in the county got back to full contact training on Sunday players and officials were continuing to take full precautions.   The senior league division two club Belcoo was one of the many clubs in the county which returned to training with a full turnout of senior players.   On a wet […]

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Sharpshooter Smyth hopeful for 2020 chances


A mind-blowing individual tally of 12-88 in all competitions last year identified Eimear Smyth as one of the top sharp-shooters of the ladies game and now the Erne star is eagerly looking forward to a return to the pitch. Last week the LGFA confirmed the formats for the 2020 All-Ireland series had been decided with […]

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‘We will be guided by national decisions’ – Flanagan


  Last week, the Irish Government signed off an amendment that would see contact training brought forward to the 29th June, three weeks earlier than what was planned in the ‘Safe Return to Gaelic Games’ roadmap that was set out two weeks ago. This was a very significant movement by the GAA as potentially it […]

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Appeal for Fermanagh GAA stories for book and archive


A major drive is being launched to source and publish for the first time Fermanagh GAA stories from the grassroots of the association. The collaboration between the association and publishers, Ballpoint Press Ltd, aims to gather the most comprehensive treasure trove of Gaelic-related stories ever compiled in the 136-year history of the GAA. As well […]


Teemore lads run night and day for a worthy cause


SENIOR players from Teemore Shamrocks recently took on the 4 x 4 x 48 challenge.  Ruairi Maguire, Gerry Quinlan, Damien Lee and Cian McManus took on this grueling USA Navy Seal challenge to raise vital funds for Palliative Care on both sides of the border.  This great cause has done fantastic work for the local […]


Five Minutes with Lorcan McStravick


  Name: Lorcan McStravick   Age: 21   Occupation: Student (Ulster University)   Teams played for: Fermanagh, St Michaels College and St Joseph’s. UUJ, Tempo   Game you most enjoyed playing in? First round senior football Championship match, Tempo v Teemore. I played well. It was my first big game in quite a while since […]

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Heartbreaking decision to return home was right for Joa


From preparing for a quarter final in Australia to being on a flight home in the space of days, Joanne Doonan’s Australian adventure was cut dramatically short as the Covid crisis took its toll around the world. Credit to the experienced player and those at the helm of the club the decision to call a […]

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