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 […]
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 […]
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Bonner will be the only candidate interviewed for the vacant Fermanagh job tonight, however Maurice McLaughlin has not withdrawn from the race.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. […]
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 […]
By Pauric McGurn ERNE Gaels manager Declan Bonner said “we’re all human beings and mistakes can be made” after some major and controversial decisions were called during the Senior Football League Division One Final. Two two-pointers from Stephen McGullion and Jarlath Flanagan helped Derrygonnelly Harps to victory, although video footage later showed they should have […]
By Niall Gartland DECLAN Bonner enjoyed a dream first season in charge of Erne Gaels, steering the Belleek-based club to their first Senior Championship in a full 43 years, and now he’s looking forward to seeing what 2025 has to offer. Erne Gaels overcame Enniskillen Gaels last November in a replay encounter on a scoreline […]
10 YEARS AGO IT was a case of a late finish in Tipperary with the county final between Loughmore-Castleiney and Cahir taking place just four days before Christmas. The delays came about due to a number of reasons, most notably the drawn All-Ireland SHC final – the Premier County losing out to Kilkenny the second […]
By Niall Gartland DECLAN Bonner and his right-hand man Paul Brennan have committed to a second season in charge of Fermanagh Senior Champions Erne Gaels. Bonner led the Belleek team to their first New York Cup in 43 years with a 1-13 to 1-9 victory over Enniskillen Gaels in early November. The celebrations were cut […]
By Katrina Brennan THE highs of Saturday week ago were a world away from the emotions of the past week for the people of Belleek and the surrounding areas. Last Wednesday morning the news filtered through of the untimely death of former Erne Gaels player Mark Lyons, brother of current Erne Gaels captain Ryan. Four days […]
A look back through the decades… 10 YEARS AGO… THERE was a big shock in Newry as Dessie Mone – who came on in Clontibret’s Monaghan semi-final win over Ballybay on Sunday past – scored a last-gasp goal to help their side past favourites Kilcoo in the Ulster Club Championship. The Magpies already knew they […]
