Collins and Teemore ready for Ulster adventure


By Patrick Quigley and Katrina Brennan IT has been a while but this weekend Teemore will embark on the Ulster Club journey once again. Down champions Liatroim provide the opposition and Shamrocks’ manager Tony Collins is expecting a stern test. “I’ve seen the (Down) final and they’re quite physical and quite big, they have a big, […]


Fontenoys excited by Ulster freedom


By Shaun Casey PEARSE Óg McCrickard was named on the Joe McDonagh Cup Team of the Year last week for his performances in the red and black of the Down hurlers, just 10 days after kicking 0-8 for the Liatroim footballers as they claimed the Intermediate title in the Mourne County. A dual star, McCrickard […]


We’ll need some luck says Derrylin boss Donnelly


By Katrina Brennan DERRYLIN manager Sean Donnelly has been involved with many clubs over the years, from St Pat’s to Fintona, Drumquin, Trillick and Irvinestown in between, but he has only ever won one championship and that was with this weekend’s opponents, Teemore, back in 2005. The Trillick man led the Shamrocks to their 21st Senior […]


Squad depth could be key says Teemore manager Collins


By Mark McGoldrick TONY Collins feels that the strength and depth of the Teemore bench could be key this Saturday as the Shamrocks aim to end their 11-year wait for the Intermediate Football Championship title. Old rivalries are set to be renewed in Brewster Park when the Teemore men face near neighbours Derrylin in the […]


“Sean McNally didn’t wake up for an evening training at 8pm”


CIAN McManus tells of the players he has played with… Name: Cian McManus. Age: 26. Teams played for: Advertisement Teemore, Fermanagh, DCU and St Patrick’s, Cavan. Earliest GAA memory? Fermanagh’s run to the All-Ireland semi-final in 2004. Which team-mate has been the most inspirational and why? James Maguire, always putting in the extra hard yards. […]


Teemore making push for promotion


By Niall Gartland PROMOTION to Division One is a huge target for Teemore, but their manager Barry Owens says that they still have one eye on their looming championship campaign. Owens was the side’s player-manager for a number of years but is staying firmly put behind the sideline after recently making the decision to retire. […]


“The Athletic Grounds has an unreal pitch and facilities”


Name: Ronan McCaffrey. Age: 19. Teams played for: Fermanagh u-17s, u-20s and seniors, Teemore Shamrocks, Derrylin O’Connells, St Michael’s College, Enniskillen and Ulster University. Advertisement Which opposition ground do you like playing on and why? Athletic Grounds, Armagh. Unreal pitch and facilities. Which opposition ground do you dislike going to and why? Coa O’Dwyers. If you […]


“Despite his age Barry still gives his all on the pitch”


THIS week we look into Ronan McCaffrey’s team mates…. Name: Ronan McCaffrey. Age: 19. Teams played for: Fermanagh u-17s, u-20s and seniors, Teemore Shamrocks, Derrylin O’Connells, St Michael’s College, Enniskillen and Ulster University. Advertisement Which team mate has been the most inspirational and why? Barry Owens from Teemore Shamrocks. I was lucky enough to play […]