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 […]
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 […]
‘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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Mid Summer kick off on the cards
GAA fans across the country were given a grateful boost on Friday when it was revealed that action looks set to return to the playing field in coming weeks. Shay Bannon, Chairman of the GAA Advisory Group, released a 15-page ‘Safe Return to Gaelic Games’ document outlining the road ahead and how the GAA […]
First Fermanagh’s moving ahead with ambitious plans for complex
The residents of Newtownbutler may have noticed a lot of activity around the GAA ground on the outskirts of the village over the past few weeks. The experts at Prunty Pitches have been busy working on phase 2 of the club’s ambitious development plans. This phase involves digging and levelling off the foundation of […]