By Katrina Brennan “FOCUS on ourselves” will be Fermanagh manager Kieran Donnelly’s message to his players as they head into their penultimate league fixture with Leitrim this Sunday. While promotion is still mathematically possible, it would very much depend on other results going in the Erne men’s favour. Things are tight in Division Three. Kildare […]
McNally keeps promotion hopes alive
By Katrina Brennan THE sweeper keeper was alive and well on Saturday night and in Seán McNally Fermanagh have a number one that feels very comfortable on the ball. McNally plays outfield for his club Teemore Shamrocks, so it’s little surprise that he’ll take on the shot and on Saturday night against Sligo the 23-year-old finished […]
Erne set to experiment as semi-final comes into view
By Martin McBrien FERMANAGH manager CJ McGourty has said attention has now turned to their forthcoming Division Four semi-final after their latest win over Sligo. The Erne County were already assured of a last-four spot ahead of the game in Irvinestown, but made no mistake with a 2-10 to 0-6 win. Before the play-offs, the […]
Big hitters stick with tried and trusted in Fermanagh
By Niall Gartland THE leading contenders at the higher reaches of Fermanagh club football are staying with their sitting management teams for 2025. Defending senior champions Erne Gaels confirmed before Christmas that Declan Bonner will remain at the helm, while Simon Bradley remains in charge of Enniskillen Gaels. Bonner led the Belleek team to their first […]
Fermanagh in good form ahead of visit of the Yeatsmen
By Katrina Brennan “STOP giving me a heart attack boys,” laughed Fermanagh manager Kieran Donnelly after his side’s one-point win against a previously unbeaten Offaly team, setting them up nicely for Saturday’s match against Sligo at Brewster Park. Donnelly could afford laugh because it was a big win and one they needed after losing to Clare the […]
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 […]
Donnelly hoping Erne County can build winning momentum
By Jonathan Hogan FERMANAGH head to Ennis this weekend with a spring in their step after edging past Antrim in a Division Three nail-biter at Brewster Park. Garvan Jones’s 1-8 heroics, including a crucial two-pointer, sealed a one-point victory that has injected confidence into Kieran Donnelly’s squad. However, the Erne men face a stern test […]
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 […]