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NIALL BOGUE: ‘A performance for the ages and he was left with the scars to prove it’

Former Fermanagh star Niall Bogue looks back at his career…

Teams played for: Kinawley, Fermanagh, St Michael’s, Enniskillen and QUB.

Current involvement: Kinawley seniors.

Which club game, that you played in, will you never forget and why?

2019 Intermediate Championship final. First final my wee lad could properly appreciate and celebrate.

Which club game, that you watched, will you never forget and why?

1993 Fermanagh Championship final. First memory of attending a big match. Unfortunately Kinawley lost.

Which county game, that you played in, will you never forget and why?

2004 All-Ireland semi-final vs Mayo. The wall of sound on coming out of the tunnel is something that will stay with me.

Which county game, that you watched, will you never forget and why?

Hard to pick one. Maybe Cavan v Kerry in 97. My first time going to a match in Croke Park.

What was the funniest thing you ever saw in a game?

Shea Keenan attempting a soccer style volley into an open net and missing from two yards.

What was the most memorable performance from a player in a game that you watched?

Probably Rory Gallagher’s 3-9 against Monaghan.

What was the most memorable performance from a player in a game that you played?

Mattie Drumm vs Donagh in the 2003 club championship semi-final. A performance for the ages. He was left with the scars to prove it.

What did you love about the games you played in?

Being put to the test and seeing how you measured up. Plus the craic and camaraderie with team mates.

What did you hate about the games you played in?

Nippy corner-forwards.

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