Fermanagh ladies captain Shannan McQuade felt “relief” as her team vanquished past disappointments to secure a hard-fought victory over Limerick, earning their spot back in the All-Ireland Junior final. Twelve months on from their defeat to Limerick at this stage, and after league semi-final heartbreak at the hands of Carlow in-between, this time Fermanagh could […]
Bogue ready for Leitrim ‘dogfight’
It wasn’t the lead-up to the league that Ryan Bogue and the Fermanagh hurlers had anticipated, after their manager, Joe Baldwin, suffered a stroke just over a fortnight ago. But thankfully, Joe, aged 51, is on the mend and he’ll likely be in Carrick-on-Shannon watching his team play Leitrim in the first round of the […]
Tempo men growing the ‘tash for charity
SOME of Tempo’s leading sportsmen are taking part in a ‘Movember challenge’ with the aim of raising money for two non-profit organisations which provide help and support to people throughout Fermanagh. Charlie’s Bar – which is located in Main Street in Tempo – is organising the fundraising effort with a special shaving night scheduled to take place […]
‘We’re moving in the right direction’ says Bogue
Blaíthín Bogue was doing what she does best once again last weekend. Sticking the ball over the bar…nine times on this occasion. The talented Tempo player put on a show as Fermanagh beat Carlow in the first round of the TG4 All Ireland Junior Championship. With seven points from play and two frees, the modest […]
Bogue and King honoured by Queen’s GAA Club
TEMPO man Tiarnan Bogue has been awarded the 2023 Cormac McAnallen Medal for his contribution to Queen’s University GAA Club both on and off the field. Bogue and Newtownbutler’s Diarmaid King were the recipients of the two GAA awards, with King picking up the Brian Conlon Scholarship Award, which is presented to a first-year player at Queen’s University […]
Ladies club championship schedule confirmed
THE Fermanagh ladies fixtures committee has confirmed that the Ladies Senior Championship, which involves three teams, Kinawley, Derrygonnelly and Enniskillen Gaels will get underway on Saturday 20 August. The Intermediate Championship throws in on the weekend of 24/25 August and the Junior Championship preliminary round starts on 17/18 September. The first game in the senior […]
Nine-goal Coa cruise to victory
Coa 9-14 Tempo 1-04 A dominant 34-point victory over Tempo in the under-15 B Championship final last Wednesday night saw Coa achieve a clean sweep of domestic titles in Fermanagh. Heading into the championship showpiece, the O’Dwyers had won the league and Féile at their respective age grade and they were tipped as the favourites […]
Tyrone will ignite the spark in Breen
WORKING with Tyrone men on the sites around Belfast and Armagh lends itself to plenty of ‘slagging’ for electrician Aidan Breen, ahead of Satutrday’s big match. The Tempo man can take it though and laughs it off saying “ it’s a bit of craic” as he readies himself for his 102nd game in the green and […]
The Bogue’s are back and ready for action
On Sunday, Bláithín Bogue will pull on the jersey for her first competitive game since November 2020 when she played in Fermanagh’s All Ireland Junior group stage game against Carlow. The talented Tempo forward stepped away for “personal reasons” but is back in the fray now, along with her sister Cadhla and are a big boost […]
Tempo bounce back
Tempo 0-16 St Patricks 2-7 After their championship exit Tempo have bounced back with this merited three points home success over visiting St Patricks. The winners were the sharper side all round and their final sixteen points tally underlined the general authority which they had enjoyed over the hour but on the other hand at […]