EX ARMAGH star Oisin McConville has spoken movingly of how he was on the brink of committing suicide on the lonely streets of London in 2003, as his gambling addiction spiralled out of control-at a moving public talk in the Wark Hall Belleek. In his own frank way, he told the audience: “I was a compulsive gambler […]
The pressure is off us says Diver
IT’S the biggest game in these Kinawley players’ careers and it’s the biggest game Kinawley manager Adrian Diver has been involved in but the Gweedore man is feeling confident ahead of Sunday’s All Ireland intermediate semi final against raging favourites St Sylvester’s, from Dublin. “From my perspective I’m looking to enjoy the build up and enjoy the occasion. […]
Just no breaking the ‘Law
LAYING down the law, that’s exactly what Lisbellaw hurlers did on Sunday afternoon in Clones. The Ulster semi final which was moved from the Athletic Grounds to St Tiernach’s Park was a tight affair in the first half but in the second, Fermanagh’s only senior hurling team powered to victory with 10 points to spare in […]
Fermanagh woman to the fore of East Belfast GAA club
Ciara feels very fortunate to be able to help out the Syrian people who have just recently moved to the city.
The stakes are high
It’s the one we’ve all been waiting for, a repeat of the 2020 Senior Championship final. Holders Ederney, take on Derrygonnelly, the kingpins of Fermanagh football over the last decade. Ederney manager Mickey Cassidy says “We’re determined” ahead of Friday night’s showdown in Brewster Park, adding, “If you’re going to win the championship, you’re going […]
Aghadrumsee heartbreak following death of GAA stalwart
‘Brendan was always there when you needed him, if anyone needed help with absolutely anything Brendan would down tools and come to your aid”
Local rivalries put aside to cheer on Tyrone’s new footballing heroes
COUNTY rivalries and neighbourly banter aside, there were celebrations across Fermanagh at the weekend as the Tyrone team lifted the Sam Maguire cup for a fourth time. While there may have been one or two remaining begrudgers, the joyous scenes as the newly crowned All Ireland champions arrived to a deservedly triumphant welcome at Healy […]
The Fermanagh children cheering on Tyrone!
Mr Sludden will be swapping the classroom for Croke Park this weekend.
McMenamin follows his ‘gut feeling’ as he steps down
RYAN McMenamin says “the time was right to go” after he informed the County Board Chairman, Greg Kelly of his decision last Thursday night. “I’m my own man, I do my own stuff and I’m a firm believer in doing what your gut tells you and I’ve learned that over the two years of management. […]
McMenamin steps down as Fermanagh manager
RYAN McMenamin informed the Fermanagh County Board of his decision to step down as County manager last night (Thursday). The Dromore man took over from Rory Gallagher as manager in August 2019 for a three year term, with a yearly review to take place. Last month McMenamin told the Fermanagh Herald “you would like to […]