By Mark McGoldrick FERMANAGH manager Declan Bonner said his side “paid a heavy penalty” for their missed chances and scoring opportunities as they lost out to Wexford at Brewster Park on Sunday. Despite dominating possession for large spells of the game and producing some promising attacks, the Erne men lacked a clinical edge in front of […]
Niall Gartland assesses Fermanagh’s ambitions under their new manager Declan Bonner THERE’S no point beating around the bush – promotion is the name of the game for Fermanagh. That was acknowledged as such in a recent post-match interview from new manager Declan Bonner, who stated that their aim for the coming weeks and months is […]
By Michael McMullan THE hurt of last season has helped Lisbellaw to Sunday’s Ulster Intermediate showdown with Éire Óg in Clones. The Fermanagh side lost out to Swatragh at Brewster Park in the opener 12 months ago but overcame the Derry champions at the same stage this year. Luca McCusker missed out with injury last […]
By Shaun Casey IT’S ten years since Irvinestown last claimed championship gold in the Erne County and entered the provincial series, and they still have some of that crop to call upon, explains team leader Josh Largo Elis. Their exploits in Ulster were short-lived as they suffered an opening-day defeat to Antrim champions Glenavy, losing out […]
By Shaun Casey THINGS could have all turned out so differently for Chris Snow, Fermanagh and Ederney. As a teenager, Snow fantasized about sailing across the Irish Sea and making a career as a goalkeeper in England. The possibilities seemed endless. Numerous trials at different clubs suggested that ambition was more than just a dream. […]
By Shaun Casey FORMER Fermanagh goalkeeper Chris Snow hopes that the appointment of Declan Bonner as the new manager of the Erne County can provide them with “a bit of a bounce” heading into the 2026 season. The ex-Donegal player and manager took over from Kieran Donnelly who served as Fermanagh boss for four years. […]
By Michael McMullan THE Swatragh and Devenish clubs will honour the memory of Paul Coyle next month with a special game at Davitt Park. Former Fermanagh player Coyle moved to Swatragh from Devenish and, alongside his wife Sally, raised their family – Peadar, Niall, Fergal, Aoife, Emer and Meabh. He immersed himself in the Swatragh […]
DECLAN Bonner has been named as the new Fermanagh football manager at Monday’s meeting of Fermanagh GAA. The former Donegal All-Ireland winner managed Donegal to Ulster glory and is currently in charge of Fermanagh champions Erne Gaels, who he steered to the 2024 title. Ronan Gallagher takes over from Maurice McLaughlin as u-20 manager. McLaughlin […]
By Niall McCoy DECLAN Bonner will be the only candidate interviewed for the vacant Fermanagh job tonight, however Maurice McLaughlin has not withdrawn from the race. The pair were both expected to go before Erne County officials this evening, but Gaelic Life understands that McLaughlin would like more time to cement his potential backroom team. […]
ST Michael’s College have appointed Niall McElroy as their new GAA Development Manager. McElroy is a past pupil and a former Fermanagh minor manager who has been involved with the county’s academy players. “His appointment highlights both the central role of Gaelic Games within our school community and our ongoing commitment to supporting students as […]
