O’Neill’s LGFA IFC FINAL Lisnaskea 6-11 Belcoo 1-13 by Martin McBrien LISNASKEA will compete in the top tier of Fermanagh LGFA championship football again next season after they romped to the intermediate title following a powerful display in Bellanaleck on Sunday morning. While their emerging youngsters shone brightly, exemplified by a trio of Maeve Mulligan […]
Derrygonnelly and Kinawley ready for championship final
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DERRYGONNELLY know they’re “going to be up against it” when they take on a Kinawley side on Saturday (7pm) who are chasing their eighth Fermanagh LGFA Senior Football Championship title in a row. The Brian Boru’s and the Harps have enjoyed mammoth battles in recent years and this Saturday’s game in Brewster Park is set […]
Parker and Barrett lead Belcoo to semi-final
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LGFA IFC Quarter-Final Belcoo2-16 Newtownbutler0-9 By Martin McBrien SECOND half goals from Ciara Parker and Sinead Barrett was key for Belcoo as they prevailed to the Fermanagh LGFA Intermediate Football Championship semi-final following victory over Newtownbutler. The first half was a real see-saw affair, with both sides having to work hard for scores after an opening […]
Late Mulligan strike helps Lisnaskea secure crown
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Lisnaskea3-09 Ederney2-11 By Martin McBrien A LATE goal from Maeve Mulligan helped Lisnaskea Emmetts get their hands on the Division Two league trophy after they overpowered Ederney in a hard-fought contest in Tempo. Despite atrocious conditions of pouring rain and blustery wind, both sides combined to produce a highly entertaining contest, culminating in as dramatic […]
Smyth to the ‘four’ as Derrygonnelly Harps win title
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By Martin McBrien FOUR Eimear Smyth goals, two in each half, propelled Derrygonnelly to an unexpected but nevertheless fully deserved victory over title holders Kinawley in an absorbing Brewster Park contest on Saturday. The Harps scoring ace also notched up seven points and her majors tally could have been greater had it not been for excellent […]
Fermanagh LGFA manager McGourty steps down
FERMANAGH LGFA has confirmed that CJ McGourty has stepped down as manager, with the search now beginning to appoint his successor. The Antrim man led Fermanagh to the All-Ireland Junior Football Championship title in 2024, as well as leading the Erne ladies to the Division 4 league title. In a statement released on social media, […]
Five star showing from Lisnaskea ladies
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Lisnaskea 5-8 Aghadrumsee 2-8 A LIVELY early Sunday morning contest was essentially decided by Lisnaskea’s superior goals scoring finesse, the Emmetts quintet spearheaded by a Caroline Kerins hat-trick. The young visitors were first off the mark, veteran Laura Grew pointing direct from throw in. A fourth minute Kerins equaliser was followed by the game’s first […]
Referee shortage putting ladies GAA game in jeopardy
THERE are just 12 referees signed up to cover all senior and underage ladies GAA games in Fermanagh as fears grow over the significant shortage of local match officials in the county. An urgent email was sent out to all club secretaries by Fermanagh LGFA Development Officer, Conor Meehan, who said that lack of referees […]
Sligo stand between Fermanagh and Division 3 return
Fermanagh Ladies are within touching distance of promotion – but they’ve been here before. Three years in a row, they’ve reached the Division 4 semi-final only to fall short. Now, they have another chance to put that right. A win over Sligo on Sunday would secure a much-anticipated return to Division 3 and a place […]
Bogue wins January ‘Player of the Month’ award
Fermanagh star Bláithín Bogue has been honoured with The Croke Park Hotel/LGFA Player of the Month award for January 2025. The Tempo Maguires player (24) has been in outstanding form for the Erne County in Division 4 of the Lidl National League to date. A 2024 TG4 All-Ireland Junior Championship winner, Bogue has carried that […]