CJ McGourty: That winning feeling


Former Antrim footballer CJ McGourty is proving himself a success on the coaching circuit. He speaks to Shaun Casey. TYING his right shoelace has become a painful chore for CJ McGourty. The hip on that side has already undergone three operations, but still nags him. He’ll have to get it replaced before his 50th birthday, […]


Kelm boost for Fermanagh


By Michael McMullan FERMANAGH manager Kieran Donnelly has received a boost with the news that ace forward Ultan Kelm will be on board for next season.Gaelic Life can confirm. The Erne Gaels man was linked with a move to AFL club Freemantle Dockers but it’s understood he won’t now be making the switch ‘Down Under’ […]


Feature: Fermanagh’s Ulster finalists


As Erne Gaels prepare to enter the Ulster Senior arena for the first time since 1981 when they face Scotstown, we look at the four times Fermanagh sides made the final By Niall McCoy LIKE its county equivalent, no Fermanagh club has ever won the Ulster Senior title, but there have been some near misses […]


Ulster players nominated for player of the year awards


THE nominees have been announced for the 2024 TG4 Players’ Player of the Year Awards in the Senior, Intermediate and Junior grades. The winners will be revealed at the 2024 TG4 All-Star Awards banquet at The Bonnington Dublin Hotel on Saturday, November 16th. Kerry’s TG4 All-Ireland Senior Championship winner Kayleigh Cronin, Galway’s Nicola Ward and […]


Aghadrumsee hope it’s third time lucky


By Katrina Brennan WILL it be a third time lucky for Aghadrumsee St Macartan’s this Sunday when they take on Newtownbutler in the 2024 Junior Championship Final? Last year they got hockeyed by Lisnaskea, losing 6-10 to 0-9 and in 2022 they lost to Newtown by a goal, 1-14 to 2-8. Aghadrumsee manager Jason O’Connor is urging […]


Kieran Donnelly to take charge of Ulster team for upcoming inter-provincial series


By Michael McMullan FERMANAGH manager Kieran Donnelly will manage the Ulster team for the upcoming inter-provincial games later this month, Gaelic Life can confirm. The Brookeborough man, now going into his fourth season as Erne manager, was approached by Football Review Committee Chairman Jim Gavin to look after the Ulster side. The Irish Examiner have […]


Fermanagh and Tyrone players on teams of the year


SIX of Fermanagh’s junior All-Ireland winning teams have been selected on team of the year. Tyrone lost the intermediate decider but have five players selected with Down having two players named. Champions Fermanagh and Leitrim lead the way on 2024 Teams of the TG4 All-Ireland Junior and Intermediate Championships Fermanagh and Leitrim lead the way […]


Derry rule out Gallagher return


By Michael McMullan FORMER Derry manager Rory Gallagher is not being considered for a return as Oakleaf boss Gaelic Life can confirm. The news comes as Derry continue the search for Mickey Harte’s successor after his decision to step down after one year in the post. Gallagher was appointed as manager in 2019 and went […]


Gaelic Life team of the week


WITH the club championships getting more serious as the weeks pass, we look at some of the players who are putting their hands up with key performances. Here is the latest Gaelic Life team of the week 1 JAMES GRIBBIN Newbridge On the scoresheet and denied Diarmuid Baker in a narrow win over Steelstown. Advertisement […]