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 […]
Fermanagh league final set to be refixed after appeal
By Michael McMullan THE Fermanagh senior league final will be replayed after a CCC decision to uphold an appeal from Erne Gaels. Derrygonnelly were 0-17 to 0-15 winners in Sunday’s final at Brewster Park. The Harps were two points down, 0-15 to 0-13, with four minutes to play before scoring two controversial points. Advertisement Both […]
Bonner looking forward to new season
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 […]
Bonner recommits to Erne Gaels
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 […]
Kelm boost for Fermanagh
By Michael McMullan FERMANAGH manager Kieran Donnelly has received a boost with the news that ace forward Ultan Kelm will be on board for next season.Gaelic Life can confirm. The Erne Gaels man was linked with a move to AFL club Freemantle Dockers but it’s understood he won’t now be making the switch ‘Down Under’ […]
Mark’s death ‘puts everything in perspective’ says Erne Gaels boss Declan Bonner
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 […]
Enniskillen Gaels manager Bradley knows his team must improve
By Katrina Brennan WE will wait another few days to determine the 2024 Fermanagh Senior Football Champions following a 0-8 apiece draw between Simon Bradley’s Enniskillen Gaels side and Erne Gaels on Sunday afternoon. It’s the first drawn final since the 1998 final between Enniskillen and Devenish. The Gaels went on to win that one […]
‘We’ll be ready for the next one’ – Bonner
By Katrina Brennan WITH ten minutes left of Sunday’s Fermanagh Senior Championship final against Enniskillen Gaels, Erne Gaels manager Declan Bonner was sent to the stands after referee Nigel Sweeney brandished a red card after following a consultation with his linesman Eoin Murphy. Bonner, who has now turned his attention to this weekend’s replay encounter, was […]
Dolan fears Erne Gaels may not field for Ulster opener
By Shaun Casey ERNE Gaels are due to take on Armagh champions Sean Treacy’s in the opening round of the Ulster Junior Hurling Championship this Saturday afternoon, but selector Johnny Dolan fears the Fermanagh men may be unable to field a team. The Fermanagh SFC final, which was due to take place last weekend, was […]
Enniskillen skipper McShea hopes to get his hands on the cup once again
By Katrina Brennan IN August, Conor McShea climbed the steps in the John Vesey stand to collect Enniskillen’s first Division One trophy since 2001. Nine weeks later, the question is, will he be the one raining aloft the New York Cup after Sunday’s Fermanagh final against Erne Gaels? Since McShea committed solely to the football side of […]