Donnelly expecting an Offaly tough test


By Katrina Brennan KIERAN Donnelly believes they can come out on top of Sunday’s Division Three encounter against Offaly – but only if they play to their full potential. Mickey Harte and Declan Kelly’s men are unbeaten in three and provide a formidable challenge against a Fermanagh side coming off the back of a disappointing […]


Erne County facing tricky Wicklow trip


By Martin McBrien FERMANAGH manager CJ McGourty said his ladies side were “far the superior team” as they edged an eight-goal thriller against Longford on Sunday to make it three league wins from four games as they prepare for Sunday’s trip to Wicklow. The Erne ladies are sitting second in the Division Four table after […]


Defining game for Erne hurlers


By Pauric McGurn AFTER his side’s victory on Sunday afternoon against Longford in Kinawley, Fermanagh manager Joe Baldwin is turning his attention to “another defining game” as they prepare to take on Monaghan. Longford were marginally the better side in the opening half and went in leading by one point at the break, 1-6 to 0-10. […]


Award for Fermanagh ace Bláithín Bogue


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, Bláithín has carried that […]


We need to up our performance says Erne chief Donnelly


By Katrina Brennan “IT was a harrowing first half,” was how Fermanagh manager Kieran Donnelly (pictured) described Saturday’s Division Three opener against Kildare as they prepare to bounce back against Antrim. The Lilywhites raced into a 0-11 to 0-2 lead before Fermanagh got any sort of foothold in the game. “It was a tough game. We […]


Saffrons take a step towards Ulster derby


By Michael McMullan PROMOTION is in the back of Patrick McBride’s mind. Not at the front, but it’s in there somewhere. He’ll not focus on it now. Before Sunday’s win over Clare, the Banner County was front and centre in the Saffrons’ thoughts. Now it’s Fermanagh. Paddy McBride needed to be told they play Offaly third. […]


Baldwin: Erne hurlers are a work in progress


FERMANAGH hurling manager Joe Baldwin wasn’t making excuses for Saturday afternoon’s defeat away to Louth but he did point to the availability of players as being a factor in the game as they prepare for Sunday’s visit of Longford. Caolan Duffy and Thomas Burns were unable to travel from England, Francie McBrien was called into […]


Another weekend of LGFA league action beckons


Compiled by Jackie Cahill THERE’S another full round of fixtures in the 2025 Lidl National Leagues down for decision over the Bank Holiday weekend. Wicklow v Kilkenny in Division 4 is Saturday’s sole fixture; there are games across all four divisions on Sunday, while there’s a live TG4 double-header from the top flight on Monday, […]


McGurn makes his return


By Katrina Brennan WHILE some things came to a halt during Covid-19 pandemic, Darragh McGurn’s career as an online S&C coach took off. The Belnaleck man had not long finished his degree in aerospace engineering at the time, a far cry from what he does now . With over 50,000 followers on Instagram, McGurn’s bio […]