By Michael McMullan WITH Fermanagh safely through to the last eight of the Tailteann Cup as group leaders, Antrim will lock horns with Wexford this weekend in a bid to join them. Conor Love was in hot form for the Erne County at Croke Park against Wexford on Sunday while Antrim’s win over London kept […]
Donnelly embracing trip to Croker
By Jonathan Hogan IT’S a capital showdown with more than a backdrop. Fermanagh head to Croke Park this Sunday to face Wexford, knowing a win could bring home advantage — or more — in the Tailteann Cup knockouts. From the low against Carlow to the lift of Longford, Fermanagh’s Tailteann Cup campaign has steadied. Ten […]
Donnelly wants to see an ‘edge’
By Katrina Brennan KIERAN Donnelly was far from happy with what he got from his team on Sunday afternoon against underdogs Carlow, and it certainly wasn’t what he predicted off the back of one of their best performances during his tenure against Down on their previous day out. The Ernesiders slumped to a surprise 3-18 to […]
Fermanagh park Ulster disappointment as the Tailteann Cup beckons
By Katrina Brennan THE Down defeat has been “parked”, says manager Kieran Donnelly, as attention turns to their Tailteann Cup opener against Carlow on Sunday. The draw was made last week and sees top seeds Fermanagh, grouped with Carlow, Longford and Wexford. On paper, it appears to be a reasonable draw for Fermanagh because when you […]
Fermanagh and Antrim name teams for Tailteann Cup openers
ANTRIM and Fermanagh have named their teams for their opening games of the Tailteann Cup on Sunday. The Saffrons take on Westmeath in Mullingar with Fermanagh hosting Carlow in Brewster Park. Fermanagh were minutes away from an Ulster Championship win over Down only to be hit for two late goals. Antrim gave All-Ireland champions Armagh […]
DRAW: The groups have been drawn for the Tailteann Cup
ANTRIM and Fermanagh have been kept apart in the draw for the Tailteann Cup that begins next month. The Saffrons pushed All-Ireland champions Armagh for three quarters of their Ulster clash in Corrigan Park. They will face former Tailteann Cup champions in the first game. For Fermanagh, they will have to bounce back from losing […]
Tailteann Cup draw seedings complete
By Michael McMullan KILDARE’S exit to Louth over the weekend has completed the seedings ahead of Wednesday’s Tailteann Cup draw. Louth advance to the Sam Maguire Cup, with Brian Flanagan’s side – who have been promoted to Divsion Two for next season – in the Tailteann Cup. Here is the seedings for the Tailteann Cup. […]
This weekend’s LGFA championship fixtures
THE fixture details have been announced ahead of this weekend’s LGFA Championship fixtures. Tyrone and Fermanagh will meet in the Ulster IFC on Sunday in Kinawley. Derry host Antrim on Saturday with the venue yet to be confirmed. Saturday April 26 TG4 Munster Senior Championship Cork v Kerry; Cloughduv GAA, 2pm TG4 Ulster Junior Championship […]
Fermanagh among top seeds for Tailteann Cup draw
By Michael McMullan FERMANAGH manager Kieran Donnelly didn’t even want to talk about the Tailteann Cup after their defeat to Down on Saturday night in Brewster Park. And it’s no surprise. It was total dejection. His side were hit by Down’s smash and grab victory with goals from Daniel Guinness and Ryan McEvoy after they […]
Too close to call for Down and Fermanagh
ULSTER SFC QUARTER-FINAL FERMANAGH V DOWN Saturday, Brewster Park, 4pm By Shaun Casey Advertisement DOWN and Fermanagh are never that far from each other. While meetings over the past few years have been here and there, there’s always only a couple of league places that separate the two counties. Take this year for example. Sure, Down were […]