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 […]

Lyons says SFC win is ‘massive’ for Erne Gaels


ERNE Gaels captain Ryan Lyons hailed the resilience of his teammates after the Belleek men won the Fermanagh Senior Football Championship for the second successive season. A blistering opening 20 minutes was key for Erne Gaels as they overpowered Derrygonnelly to get their hands on their fourth New York Cup, in jubilant scenes in Brewster […]

Brown fires St Aidan’s into Pat King Cup quarter-final
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U16.5 PAT KING CUP SECTION C St. Aidan’s 4-10 Colaiste Oiriall 2-4 by Martin McBrien TWO goals from Ethan Brown helped St Aidan’s High School to a big win over Colaiste Oiriall at O’Connell Park in Derrylin, helping them qualify for the quarter-final of the U16.5 Pat King Cup. Essentially, it was the home side’s […]

Harps to travel to Armagh after venue reversal drama
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DERRYGONNELLY ladies travel to Armagh tonight (Wednesday) to take on Clann Éireann after they lost home advantage following the postponement of their fixture. The Harps, who won the Fermanagh Senior Football Championship for the first time, were due to host Clann Eireann at Canon Maguire Park on Sunday. But the game was called off with […]

Largo Elis twins ready for battle in Brewster
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IT’LL be a “proud” day for the Largo Elis family on Sunday when twins Josh and Jack line out for Irvinestown in Brewster Park, as they bid to win the Fermanagh Intermediate Football Championship title. The 24-year-olds, who are both on the Fermanagh county squad, are key players for the St Molaise side and they’ll […]

McDermott wants Belcoo to prove doubters wrong
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WINNING the Fermanagh Intermediate Football Championship on Sunday would be a major story of resilience and character for Belcoo and their captain Dean McDermott. The O’Rahilly’s put a challenging league campaign behind them to romp to the championship final, where they’re now just 60 minutes away from getting their hands on some coveted silverware. McDermott, […]