McQuade realises her Croker dream


By Katrina Brennan A TEARFUL Shannan McQuade accepted the West Country Hotel Cup on Sunday afternoon, following in the footsteps of Courteney Murphy in 2020 and Áine McGovern in 2017. The Tempo player climbed the steps in the Hogan Stand, surrounded by a sizeable Fermanagh support and as she said her thank you’s to management and […]


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 […]


McQuade: We want to take the step up


By Niall Gartland FERMANAGH ladies captain Shannan McQuade recognises that they need to be proving themselves in Saturday’s Ulster Junior Championship final against Derry if they’re to carry through their ambitions of becoming a recognised team at Intermediate level. This time last year the Erne County produced a creditable performance against Down in the Junior […]


Carlow win can be perfect launchpad says Erne skipper McQuade


By Katrina Brennan FERMANAGH ladies captain Shannan McQuade feels that Sunday’s victory over Carlow was a much-needed boost for the team and could well be the catalyst they needed as they strive for All-Ireland glory. The 26 year-old helped steer Fermanagh to a 1-13 to 0-9 opening round championship victory in Dunleer, Co Louth. It […]


Fermanagh have point to prove says McQuade


By Katrina Brennan FERMANAGH ladies captain Shannan McQuade has been around the county scene long enough to know that Ulster finals are not easily won. The Tempo club player made her intercounty debut ten years ago and was appointed captain this season by James Daly. She believes this squad of players has a point to […]