By Jonathan Hogan THERE’S a new chapter being written for hurling and camogie in the Fermanagh-Cavan corner of the country – and it’s one that’s already turning heads. MacNean Hurling Club, a newly formed cross-border venture, has officially launched this summer. It’s a unique collaboration between Belcoo O’Rahallaigh and Shannon Gaels, aimed at opening the […]
Fermanagh fit for Lilywhite test: Cassidy
By Barry O’Donnell UPBEAT Fermanagh wing-forward Jonathan Cassidy sees no reason why the side can’t head through the Croke Park tunnel under the bowels of the Hogan Stand this Sunday with their chests pumped out, fully believing they are capable of going all the way in the Tailteann Cup as they prepare to face Kildare. […]
Fermanagh’s McGurn relishing another Croke Park visit
By Pauric McGurn DARRAGH McGurn once again stood tall as Fermanagh moved into the Tailteann Cup semi-final with their 0-21 to 1-16 victory over Sligo – and he doesn’t want the journey to end ahead of Sunday’s semi-final with Kildare at Croke Park. The Belnaleck midfielder kicked a point in either half at Brewster Park, continuing his […]
Donnelly says Fermanagh are relishing Kildare challenge
By Michael McMullan FERMANAGH manager Kieran Donnelly sees Sunday’s opponents Kildare are favourites to win the Tailteann Cup but his side relish the challenge. It’s a second Croke Park date this season for the Erne County and Donnelly feels their group game with Wexford at Headquarters will be a help. While their Ulster exit at […]
Donnelly pleased with Fermanagh’s game management in Sligo win
By Michael McMullan FERMANAGH manager Kieran Donnelly was pleased with how his side managed the game in Saturday’s win over Sligo in the Tailteann Cup It booked a place in Monday’s semi-final draw where they were paired with a Kildare team Donnelly felt were favourites for the title before the competition started. The Erne County […]
Tyrone and Fermanagh drawn to meet each other in quarter-final draw
By Michael McMullan TYRONE and Fermanagh will meet in the TG4 All-Ireland Intermediate Championship quarter-finals later this month. The Red Hands topped their group with victory over while Fermanagh booked their spot by winning a crunch game with Roscommon. Cavan are at home to Westmeath while Monaghan’s surprise defeat to Wicklow means they have to […]
Fermanagh drawn to face Kildare in the Tailteann Cup
By Michael McMullan FERMANAGH have been drawn to play Kildare in Monday’s Tailteann Cup draw. The Erne County were winners over Sligo last weekend and will head to Croke Park for the second time this season. After dominating their game with Down in the Ulster Championship, Kieran Donnelly’s side were hit by late goals. Advertisement […]
Fermanagh set for Saturday Tailteann Cup date with Sligo
By Michael McMullan FERMANAGH will host Sligo in the Tailteann Cup quarter-final on Saturday. The draw was made on Monday morning with the CCCC since issuing the fixture details. There will be a double header in Newbridge with Kildare footballers and hurlers in action. Advertisement All-Ireland SHC preliminary quarter-finals Saturday, June 14 Laois v Tipperary […]
Fermanagh draw to face Sligo In Tailteann Cup
By Michael McMullan FERMANAGH have been drawn to play Sligo in this weekend’s Tailteann Cup quarter-finals. Kieran Donnelly’s side, one of four group winners, were among the seeded teams in Monday morning’s draw on RTÉ Radio’s Morning Ireland programme. Wexford ended Antrim’s chances with a 5-23 to 2-21 victory on home soil on Sunday afternoon. […]
CJ’s charges let off the ‘Laois’ again
By Jonathan Hogan A LONG wait ends on Sunday as Fermanagh ladies make their belated return to championship action – but manager CJ McGourty knows there’s no room for rustiness when Laois come to town. When the Erne ladies step out in Lisnaskea, it will be six weeks since their last competitive outing, a narrow 4-11 to […]