Lidl NFL Division 4 Fermanagh 5-12 Sligo 3-13 By Deniese O’Flaherty FERMANAGH booked their place in the Lidl NFL Division 4 final and also secured promotion to Division 3 with victory over a dogged Sligo side in Tarmonbarry. The Ulster county missed out at this stage of the league last year and were not going […]
Momentum a key point for Erne boss McGourty
By Jonathan Hogan FERMANAGH ladies are back in action on Sunday, facing Sligo with the teams level on 12 points after five rounds in Division Four. Their semi-final spot is already secured, but for manager CJ McGourty, this isn’t just a game to manage minutes — it’s about keeping momentum going. A likely rematch with Sligo […]
Fermanagh and Antrim aim to continue winning starts starts
By Shaun Casey FOLLOWING the opening round of fixtures last weekend, Fermanagh and Antrim are keen to continue their winning ways while Derry will be eager to bounce back from last week’s tough 18-point defeat. The Oakleaf County travelled to Longford for round one of their Division Four league campaign but will enjoy home advantage […]
Gaelic Life team of the week
THE county season began, the club season is closing down and the school scene is in full flow. Here is our selection from last weekend’s action involving Ulster teams. 1 THOMASINA CASSIDY Derry A tough day at the office for Derry, but Cassidy made a number of fine stops even during the heavy defeat. Advertisement […]
Another award for Fermanagh attacking ace Eimear Smyth
FERMANAGH attacking ace Eimear Smyth has picked up the latest award in a successful season. The Derrygonnelly sharpshooter was the leading scorer across the TG4 Junior, Intermediate and Senior Championship grades. Eimear’s incredible tally of 8-48 (72 points) was 39 points clear of her nearest challenger, Louth’s Kate Flood. The 23-year-old forward capped another incredible […]
McGourty ‘thrilled’ at Fermanagh getting over the line
By Katrina Brennan IN his first season in charge, CJ McGourty has helped Fermanagh deliver silverware on the Croke Park stage. From the outset, that was McGourty’s number one priority and when the hooter sounded on Sunday afternoon, no one looked happier than him as he jumped and punched the air with delight. “(An) unbelievable […]
Sensational Smyth strikes again
By Katrina Brennan EIMEAR Smyth stole all the headlines on Monday morning after a dazzling display in Croke Park that saw the Derrygonnelly sharpshooter kick 1-9. It was Smyth’s third All-Ireland victory but a first in Croke Park, having previously won the titles in Clones in 2017 and Parnell Park in 2020. Smyth, 23, was […]
Fermanagh star Smyth tops the scoring charts
FERMANAGH star Eimear Smyth has claimed the ZuCar Golden Boot award for 2024 – the prize on offer for the leading scorer in the TG4 All-Ireland Ladies Football Championships. Smyth incredible tally of 8-48 (72 points) was 39 points clear of her nearest challenger, Louth’s Kate Flood. Smyth (23), from the Derrygonnelly Harps club, capped an […]
A ‘collective’ effort will be needed to win – McGourty
By Katrina Brennan FERMANAGH manager CJ McGourty insists they need everyone putting their shoulder to the wheel as they head to Croke Park for Sunday’s All-Ireland showdown with Louth. “It’s an All-Ireland Final ahead and we don’t get above ourselves or beyond ourselves,” warned the Erne boss. “Louth is a massive challenge. Don’t get me […]
Fermanagh’s Eimear Smyth is star quality
FERMANAGH forward Eimear Smyth has been honoured with The Croke Park Hotel/LGFA Player of the Month award for February 2024. Eimear has been in magnificent form for Fermanagh to date in the 2024 Lidl National League – with the Erne County through to a Division 4 semi-final meeting with Carlow on Sunday March 24. Fermanagh […]