By Pauric McGurn FERMANAGH manager Declan Bonner said his side have “plenty of learning still to do” as they prepare for the Allianz National Football League, following the conclusion of the Dr McKenna Cup. The Erne men had some mixed results in the pre-season competition, beating Cavan in the opener only for the game to […]
McCarron: Bonner’s enthusiasm is infectious
By Niall Gartland THE enthusiasm and energy of Declan Bonner is a very positive omen for Fermanagh football, according to one of his right-hand men, Aidan McCarron. Both Bonner and McCarron have been at the coalface of Fermanagh club football in recent seasons – albeit on opposition dug-outs – and now they’ve joined forces at […]
Review of the year in Fermanagh: Back-to-backs for Erne Gaels
By Shaun Casey Tailteann Cup success the target in 2026 FERMANAGH were just one win away from another big day out at Croke Park and a Tailteann Cup final appearance in 2025 but just came up against a Kildare side that were too strong in the semi-final. The Lilywhites went on to win the competition, […]
Wedding bells weaken Erne Gaels’ hand
By Mark McGoldrick ERNE Gaels’ manager Declan Bonner recognises they’ll be facing “an uphill task” against Kilcoo on Saturday, with a number of their key players set to miss the game at the BOX-IT Athletic Grounds. On Friday, Belleek forward Tommy McCaffrey will marry his fiancée Eva Greene in Italy and he’ll be unavailable for selection […]
New blood on the sideline
A number of counties will have new football managers in place for 2026. Niall McCoy has a look at the new blood ULSTER Antrim – Mark Doran AFTER coaching with a number of counties, including Clare and Wicklow, the county Down man takes on his first inter-county manager’s gig. Saffron great Mick McCann is in […]
Snow hopes Bonner can give Fermanagh “a bounce”
By Shaun Casey FORMER Fermanagh goalkeeper Chris Snow hopes that the appointment of Declan Bonner as the new manager of the Erne County can provide them with “a bit of a bounce” heading into the 2026 season. The ex-Donegal player and manager took over from Kieran Donnelly who served as Fermanagh boss for four years. […]
Bonner’s open-door policy
The new Fermanagh manager tells Gaelic Life that extensive squad building will be high on his agenda By Shaun Casey THE Fermanagh job wasn’t necessarily on Declan Bonner’s radar when Kieran Donnelly stepped aside after four years in charge, but the idea of pulling on the bainisteoir bib at inter-county level once again did spark […]
Bonner takes over in Fermanagh as the Erne County finalise management posts
DECLAN Bonner has been named as the new Fermanagh football manager at Monday’s meeting of Fermanagh GAA. The former Donegal All-Ireland winner managed Donegal to Ulster glory and is currently in charge of Fermanagh champions Erne Gaels, who he steered to the 2024 title. Ronan Gallagher takes over from Maurice McLaughlin as u-20 manager. McLaughlin […]
Bonner the only candidate set for Wednesday Fermanagh interview
By Niall McCoy DECLAN Bonner will be the only candidate interviewed for the vacant Fermanagh job tonight, however Maurice McLaughlin has not withdrawn from the race. The pair were both expected to go before Erne County officials this evening, but Gaelic Life understands that McLaughlin would like more time to cement his potential backroom team. […]
Ederney boss thrilled with stunning championship comeback
By Mark McGoldrick EDERNEY showed all of their experience and quality to overturn an 11-point deficit and claim a draw against Erne Gaels in the opening round of the Fermanagh GAA Senior Football Championship on Sunday. The odds were heavily stacked against the St Joseph’s men at the interval at Páirc na hÉirne, with the […]








