By Niall Gartland PROMOTION is a big target for the Fermanagh footballers this year, but their captain Declan McCusker says playing in the Tailteann Cup certainly wouldn’t be a booby prize. The Erne County can avoid the de factor ‘B’ competition if they achieve promotion out of Division Three, though McCusker sees many plus points […]
Kane explains decision to leave Fermanagh panel
KANE Connor says it was a privilege to don the Fermanagh jersey for a decade – but felt that he had no other option but to call it quits after a difficult 2022 season on a personal level. The Belnaleck man believed his efforts on the training pitch warranted significantly more game-time than he actually […]
Fermanagh begin the search for a new minor manager
By Michael McMullan FERMANAGH will begin the search for a new u-17 football manager after outgoing duo Raymond Johnston and Tony Collins informed the County Board of their decision to step down. The former county players cited “”personal commitments” as their reason for not continuing in the role for 2023. “We would like to thank […]
Cormac McAdam’s Erne memories
By Niall McCoy THE Fermanagh Herald front page on 18 December 1996 showed a beaming Cormac McAdam celebrating moments after helping the Erne County to the All-Ireland B title in Carrick-on-Shannon after a replay win over Longford. The Fermanagh goalkeeper had collected the trophy from then GAA President, the late Jack Boothman, amid a huge […]
Fermanagh ready to go again
By Katrina Brennan WHEN Kieran Donnelly said “we don’t make it easy for ourselves” he meant it. Fermanagh had a glorious opportunity to be sitting in second place had they taken their chances against Louth on Sunday past. Instead, they’re sitting in fifth position on five points after Mickey Harte’s men left Brewster Park with all two points. The offset […]
Squad goals for Donnelly ahead of Laois visit
By Pauric McGurn FERMANAGH boss Kieran Donnelly has said that he will have to use the full extent of his squad as they prepare for Saturday’s refixed Division Three clash with Laois at Brewster Park. The Erne squad now have four games in four weeks starting with this weekend’s clash which was postponed due to the […]
Refixed NFL games down for decision
By Michael McMullan THIS weekend sees the refixed game in the NFL that fell victim to the storm in Round 3. Buoyed by their win over Longford, Kieran Donnelly’s Fermanagh host Laois who were held at home to Antrim at the weekend thanks to Ryan Murray’s point. Cavan take their 100 per cent record to […]
Fermanagh appoint former player Donnelly as new manager
Kieran Donnelly has become the new Fermanagh manager.
Donnelly ‘disappointed’ at loss of Ulster Schools competitions
The Omagh CBS teacher explains what the tournaments mean to his pupils.
Crossmaglen looking for gems to support struggling squad
Crossmaglen manager Kieran Donnelly talks about the challenges facing their club.