Scottish giants Celtic FC was the standout tie for the Co. Fermanagh teams, following the Budget Energy SuperCupNI Group Stage draw that took place last Thursday evening at the Flowerfield Arts Centre in Portstewart. Alongside Celtic, the Junior squad will face Bohemians from the League of Ireland and American side Chicago City. For the Premiers, […]
McGuckin back in the hot seat as Super Cup trials begin
Fourteen years after first stepping into the Fermanagh SuperCupNI setup, Gareth McGuckin finds himself back in the thick of it — juggling trials, selections, and the challenge of leading the county’s Junior squad in the 2025 tournament. The first round of trials took place on Sunday at the Fermanagh Lakeland Forum, with 74 hopefuls vying […]
McCabe is new Fermanagh Super Cup director of football
The Fermanagh Super Cup NI committee have announced that former Irish League footballer and Super Cup NI player Shane McCabe has been appointed as Co. Fermanagh’s new director of football. McCabe represented Fermanagh in the 1996 and 1997 Milk Cup tournaments and now the Belcoo native will oversee the football operations throughout the build-up to […]
Junior manager appointed for Super Cup NI team
By Aaron Hassard Fermanagh Super Cup NI committee has appointed Gareth McGuckin as the manager of the Fermanagh Junior (2011 / under 14) squad. McGuckin is an established figure in local football and the county set-up, having led the Junior squad in 2011 and the Premier’s in 2013, as well as serving on various coaching […]
Heartbreak for Fermanagh Premier side conceding late on
Fermanagh Premiers 2 Skouted 3 By Aaron Hazzard Fermanagh Premier’s final group match had everything: five goals, a stunning free kick, a red card, and late drama. Unfortunately, for the Ernemen, they were on the receiving end of a cruel double sucker punch. A Callum St. Ledger penalty midway through the first half put the […]
St Pat’s inflict heavy victory on day two of Super Cup
St Patrick’s Athletic 4 Co. Fermanagh 0 By Aaron Hazzard There was disappointment etched on the faces of the young Fermanagh players in Castlerock on Tuesday afternoon, following a defeat at the hands of a technically and physically strong St. Patrick’s Athletic side. After the opening day’s heroics against Rangers, this defeat was hard to […]
Premier manager Douglas is ready for Man United
Fermanagh Premier Super Cup manager Keith Douglas is hoping his players can show that they’re “worthy of their place on the global stage” as they bid for glory at this year’s event. It’s certainly not going to be an easy start for Fermanagh who take on giants Manchester United in the first round on Monday. […]
Super Cup Monday set to be a big one
The venues and times for this year’s Super Cup NI have been confirmed with the opening day, Monday 22 July certainly one to whet the appetite. Co. Fermanagh Juniors play Rangers in the early afternoon (2.30pm) in Bushmills and that evening, the glamour for the Premier side against Manchester Utd kicks off at 7pm at Riada Stadium in […]
Douglas and Black in Super Cup hot seats this summer
Fermanagh’s SuperCupNI Association has announced Keith Douglas will continue as Premier Manager for the 2024 campaign while Ciaran Black has been appointed Junior Manager. This will be Douglas’ third year at the helm having led the Premier set-up to the best showing by a Fermanagh side in its 31-year participation, at the prestigious youth tournament, when […]
Fermanagh Premier side into final after shootout drama
FERMANAGH 2 NEWCASTLE UTD 2 (Fermanagh won 3-0 on pens) By Rod Nawn IN a drama-packed finish to its Vase semi-final with Newcastle United in the Super Cup NI, Fermanagh’s Premier side won a penalty shootout to reach the subsidiary competition final on Friday evening. Fermanagh believed it had grabbed an injury-time winner through […]