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 […]


Fermanagh unchanged for Croker clash with Kildare


By Michael McMullan FERMANAGH manager Kieran Donnelly has named an unchanged team ahead of Sunday’s Tailteann Cup semi-final with Kildare in Croke Park. The Erne County came from behind to see off Sligo in the quarter-final. Paul Breen and Brandon Horan are back on the 26 after an injury layoff. Advertisement Darragh Kiwan bagged 1-6 […]


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 […]


This weekend’s All-Ireland dates, times, venues and TV details


FOLLOWING on from Monday morning’s draw for the Tailteann Cup and All-Ireland series, the CCCC have announced the details for the weekend ahead. Saturday June 21 All-Ireland SFC Preliminary Quarter-Finals Kerry v Cavan, Fitzgerald Stadium, 3.30pm, GAA+ Dublin v Cork, Croke Park, 6.15pm, GAA+ All-Ireland SHC Quarter-Finals Dublin v Limerick, Croke Park, 4pm, RTÉ Galway […]


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 […]


Burns open to discussion around a third tier in the football championship


By Michael McMullan WHILE the Tailteann Cup has been a successful bridge for previous winners Meath and Down, this season’s results are pointing towards the need for a deeper dig into the championship structures. GAA President Jarlath Burns, speaking after making the Tailteann Cup quarter-final draw on RTÉ’s Morning Ireland radio show, said a third-tier […]


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. […]