By John Carney FERMANAGH is turning into a mecca for Ireland’s hurley makers as they search for the dwindling wood they need to keep a healthy production line going. The ancient Irish sport of hurling is called the “clash of the ash” because the hurls or hurley sticks are made from the bottom 1.3m of the native […]
“Declan Coulter had a bag of tricks to get away”
RONAN McGurn gives his thoughts on the players and teams he has faced… Ronan McGurn. Age: 22. Teams played for: Lisbellaw (hurling), Belnaleck (football) and Fermanagh (hurling). Advertisement Who are your main rivals? We always seem to be coming up against Louth so it’s probably them at the moment. Which opposition ground do you like […]
Baldwin commits to Fermanagh once again
By Michael McMullan JOE Baldwin will stay at the helm as Fermanagh senior hurlers for another two seasons following an end of year review. “Fermanagh GAA are pleased to confirm that following the normal annual review, Joe Baldwin will continue as the senior hurling manager for the next two years,” outlined a statement. “This will […]
“I’m sure the trilogy won’t be too far away”
AIDAN Flanagan looks at his toughest opponents… Name: Aidan Flanagan. Age: 22. Teams played for? Advertisement St Patrick’s, Lisbellaw (hurling), Tempo Maguire’s (football) and Fermanagh (hurling). Who are your main rivals? Probably Carrickmore, we’ve had two meetings in the Ulster Championship over the last two years and it’s sitting at one apiece. I’m sure the trilogy […]
“Not much up there except for the Tumbling Paddies”
Aidan Flanagan delves into the dressing rooms he has been in… Name: Aidan Flanagan. Age: 22. Teams played for: Advertisement St Patrick’s, Lisbellaw (hurling), Tempo Maguire’s (football) and Fermanagh (hurling). Earliest GAA memory? Indoor hurling at Cavancarragh taken by Benny McManus Which team-mate has been the most inspirational and why? John Duffy has been involved in the […]
Baldwin braced for Donegal battle
By Mark McGoldrick FERMANAGH manager Joe Baldwin said his side ‘will not fear anybody’ as they kick off their Nickey Rackard Cup campaign on Saturday against a formidable Donegal in Letterkenny. “Donegal recently competed in the Division 2B league final, so on paper, they’re considerably well ahead of us,” said the Erne boss. “We’re definitely […]
Baldwin hits out at “shambolic” venue switch
By Mark McGoldrick BEFORE the sliotar has been thrown in between Fermanagh and Lancashire, the game has already been shrouded in controversy. This was always a home game for Fermanagh, scheduled to be played in Brewster Park on Sunday. Now, just days before the game, it has been switched to Darvar, at the Louth GAA Centre […]
New club South Fermanagh Gaels are part of major hurling revival
Knocks Grattans are one of the sides making up senior side South Fermanagh Gaels
Tricky tests for both Monaghan and Fermanagh
Farney and Erne men out in Championship action