Erne Gaels all set for Ederney semi-final


By Mark McGoldrick REIGNING champions Erne Gaels will bid to make it to their fourth successive Fermanagh Senior Football Championship final this weekend when they face Ederney in a crunch semi-final clash. Following the quarter-finals, the Belleek side were drawn to face the St Joseph’s men, who had qualified for the last four following the […]


PERVIEWS: Knockout football begins in Fermanagh


FERMANAGH SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP QUARTER-FINALS Erne Gaels v Lisnaskea Saturday, Belleek, 5pm ERNE Gaels haven’t been overly impressive in this year’s campaign, but the defending champions are still in the hunt and are favourites to win this one. Advertisement Verdict: Erne Gaels Belnaleck v Teemore Sunday, Belnaleck, 4.30pm THESE two teams had solid enough group stages, […]


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 […]


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 […]


Bonner calm on controversy as Gaels appeal scoring errors


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’ […]