By Katrina Brennan “IT’S a steep learning curve and unfortunately tonight we probably fell off the cliff a wee bit,” admitted Enniskillen Gaels manager, Simon Bradley after his team were comprehensively beaten by All-Ireland champions Kilcoo in the Athletic Grounds. After winning the toss, the Gaels elected to play against a wind that would’ve blown the head […]
Kilcoo 3-14 Enniskillen Gaels 1-9 KILCOO ruthlessly booked their spot in the Ulster club final, and their ambitions of three-in-a-row remain well and truly alive. Playing with the aid of a massive breeze blowing down towards the Cathedral end of the Athletic Grounds, Kilcoo took control during the first half. Shealan Johnston raised two green […]
ENNISKILLEN Gaels manager Simon Bradley says they have the utmost respect for their Kilcoo opponents but will not fear them when they play off on Saturday for a place in the Ulster final. “We definitely respect them,” he said ahead of the game in Armagh. “They’re All-Ireland champions, full of quality players, they’ve won nine […]
By Katrina Brennan THE celebrations were cut shorter than expected at the players’ bequest and it was back to training last Wednesday night for the Gaels. With their first Fermanagh senior championship in 16 years secured, the Ulster Club Championship is somewhat unknown territory for this group of players. For their manager, Simon Bradley on the other hand, […]
By Mark McGoldrick NOT for the first this season, Brandon Horan produced a standout performance for Enniskillen. The big midfielder played a pivotal role for the Gaels on Sunday, winning primary possession from kickouts and linking up play from defence to attack, as well as chipping in with a sweetly struck score midway through the […]
By Katrina Brennan ON Monday afternoon, Enniskillen Gaels manager Simon Bradley said it’s a case of resetting now as they prepare for the rescheduled senior championship final this Sunday. After the heavy downpours on Sunday morning, Brewster Park was deemed unplayable, despite the best efforts of club volunteers. Bradley, having been around the ground a lifetime, said the […]
By Niall Gartland ENNISKLLEN Gaels endured a chastening experience in last year’s county final, but they assessed the situation, made the necessary changes, and will see Sunday’s decider Erne Gaels as a real opportunity to win their first senior championship title since 2016. They were ground down by a hardened Derrygonnelly Harps team, but their […]
Enniskillen Gaels caused one of the upsets of the Fermanagh championship as they defeated reigning champions Derrygonnelly, winning 1-15 to 2-11 It’s the first time the Erne County kingpins won’t contest the decider since 2014 and they’ve won seven of the last eight titles. One point was the difference between the sides in the end […]
By Eimear Keenan ENNISKILLEN Gaels manager, Simon Bradley, was delighted to get out of Roslea with another two points on Sunday evening. “Roslea away was going to be a tough game for anyone in the championship,” he said, “It’s a very hard place to come and get a victory.’ “We aren’t happy with our first half performance, […]
By Shaun Casey ENNISKILLEN Gaels can bolster their league title chances this weekend as they host joint-table toppers Kinawley on Friday evening. Their aspirations were dealt a big blow in the last round when the lost out to Devenish by one point, although they were down a number of key men such as Richard O’Callaghan, […]
