By Daire Walsh AFTER missing out on the majority of last year’s inter-county season, Fermanagh’s Brenda Bannon has come into 2026 with a renewed appetite and an added layer of responsibility. In the wake of playing a starring role when the Erne women defeated Louth in the TG4 All-Ireland junior football championship final in 2024 […]
Bonner pulls no punches after second loss
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February 5, 2026
By Mark McGoldrick FERMANAGH manager Declan Bonner was pulling no punches following his team’s second successive defeat in the National Football League on Sunday. Despite dominating the Division Three game in Sligo for large periods, missed chances once again haunted the Erne men, with the Connacht side finishing strong to take the two points from […]
We need to be more clinical says Bonner
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January 31, 2026
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 […]
Erne County striving for promotion push
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January 24, 2026
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 […]
McCusker: Lisbellaw hurt helped carry them back to another final
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November 29, 2025
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 […]
Largo Elis: Balance right for provincial push
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November 7, 2025
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 […]
Snow patrol – The Chris Snow story
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October 31, 2025
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. […]
Snow hopes Bonner can give Fermanagh “a bounce”
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October 22, 2025
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. […]
Some scene: Swatragh and Devenish unite in memory of Paul Coyle
September 16, 2025
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 […]
Bonner takes over in Fermanagh as the Erne County finalise management posts
September 15, 2025
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 […]