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Hurst kicks Skins into semi-final

Skins' 3rd XV overcame some torrential hail showers and a strong Rainey side to book their place in the semi-final of the Butler Shield.

Wilkinson wants more ahead of cup game

Enniskillen made the long journey to Bangor and secured a morale boosting win ahead of another tough assignment against Banbridge in the quarter-final of the Towns' Cup this week.

Gerry names backroom team as trials commence

The Fermanagh Milk Cup Junior team manager Gerry Love has named his backroom staff ahead of trials commencing at the start of March.

Rangers derby win keeps Santos bottom

Enniskillen Rangers picked up the points from their derby encounter with Enniskillen Santos on Saturday, a result that leaves Shane O'Brien's Santos side in desperate need of points if they are to climb away from the foot of the table.

Gerry wants to keep pressure on top two

Irvinestown Wanderers manager Gerry Love has urged his side to keep the pressure on the top two teams in Division Two by winning games following Saturday's 3-1 victory over Lisnaskea Rovers at the Bawnacre.

11 league wins on bounce for Town

Enniskillen Town are keeping up their end of the bargain in the race for the Mercer League title as they continue to win games.

Carroll brothers salvage a win for 'Law

League champions Lisbellaw United turned around a one goal deficit with a fine second half performance to claim the points with a 4-2 victory over Dergview Reserves on Saturday at Drumad.

Dom urging hard work and high intensity

St. Michael's coach Dom Corrigan believes that his side are going to have to raise their game even further if they are to make it past St. Patrick's Armagh this Saturday and into the BT MacRory Cup final.

More required to make the final

St. Michael's will be aiming to make it into their first MacRory Cup final since 2008 on Saturday when they face St. Patrick's Armagh at Dunmoyle (2.30pm) in the semi-final.

It's early but there are some reasons to be positive

Spread of scorers A lot has been made by the exploits of Seamie Quigley so far this season - and rightly so - with the full forward notching 1-05 against the Exiles.

More to shout about in Ruislip this time around

Fermanagh sit joint top of Allianz NFL Division Four after they secured a comfortable 2-15 to 0-09 victory over London in Ruislip on Sunday.

'We stood up to the physical challenge'

Fermanagh goalkeeper Ronan Gallagher feels there are plenty of plus points for them to take out of their opening two league games to date - but he is very aware that there is still an awful lot of work to be done if they are to continue to push at the top of Division Four.

Superb silver for Sian in South Africa

Enniskillen's Sian Hurst produced a superb performance in South Africa to win an individual silver medal and help Ireland win a bronze medal at the European and African Wakeboarding championships at the weekend.

Rory looks to mentor to help master Augusta

Despite the fact that Rory McIlroy has one of the most gifted golf swings in the game right now, the reigning US Open Champion has now decided to adjust his natural technique with lifelong coach Michael Bannon in an effort to banish last years back nine meltdown at the Masters.

Fisher and Cathcart on the start line for British Championship

The 2012 rallying season starts in earnest this month, with both the Northern Ireland and British Championships getting underway in February.

Wellington triple edged out in final

St Michaels Bowling Club, who for the past forty years, had annually run the popular singles tournament, decided this season to make a complete change to a triples competition and their decision resulted in a complete success.

Supersub Todd keeps the dream alive

It's still all to play for in Qualifying One as a late, late try from supersub Keith Todd maintained Clogher Valley's unbeaten league run and kept them three points ahead of nearest challenger Cooke.

Judge wants Town to make home advantage count

Enniskillen Town will be looking to make it through to the Coca-Cola Junior Cup semi-final on Saturday when they take on Windmill Stars at the Lakeland Forum.

Goals at crucial times the key - Donnelly

Scores at the right time were the key for Fermanagh according to trainer Kieran Donnelly as they made it two wins out of two in Allianz NFL Division Four with a comprehensive victory over London on Sunday in Ruislip.

Ben keen to live the dream

It's not very often that a 25-year-old is considered a veteran, but with over 100 amateur fights under his belt to date, Ben Mulligan certainly know his way around the ring.

Top Four in league play-off

The final games of the section category in this season's new look Fermanagh League, took place on Tuesday evening and the results hve produced the winners of the four sections.

Comprehensive victory erases cup defeat

Enniskillen erased the spectre of the Towns Cup meeting between the sides with this comprehensive victory over Dungannon, and in some style.

Black preaching 'one game at a time' for title chasing Clogher

Only four games stand between Clogher Valley and the league title after they opened a three point gap by defeating title rivals Cooke on Saturday.

Carroll makes immediate impact for Olympiakos

Roy Carroll made a stunning debut for new club Olympiakos when he came off the bench to save a penalty with his first touch as they clung on for a 1-0 win at Rubin Kazan in their Europa League first leg encounter.

Attitude pleases McGrath in 'Law win

Lisbellaw United claimed the points from their encounter with Churchtown at Mitchell Park, Castlederg on Saturday with a 2-0 victory that keeps them snapping at the heals of Enniskillen Town in what has the ever-increasing look of a two horse race for the Mercer League title.

Early Beacom double seals points

Two early crackers from Cathal Beacom saw Enniskillen continue their winning ways with a 2-1 victory over Shelbourne at the Bawnacre on Saturday.

Scoreline didn't reflect the performance - Anderson

Although Ballinamallard's trip to Premiership high flyers Coleraine ended in defeat, manager Whitey Anderson reckons his side played much better than the score line suggests.

Kingdom's class shines through

Fermanagh travelled to the Kingdom in hope rather than in anticipation of a victory.

Strength of character pleases Dom

Dom Corrigan watched his St. Michael's side produce a superb performance on Saturday in Dunmoyle as they accounted for Omagh CBS in the quarter-finals of the BT MacRory Cup.

Good second half a platform to build on

Fermanagh will travel to London this weekend hoping to make it two wins out two in Allianz NFL Division Four having eventually seen off a physically strong Clare side at Brewster Park on Sunday.

Second half strikes secure vital win

Enniskillen Ladies went into this game fully aware this was the bottom of the table crunch match. And with both teams in a 'need to win' situation it was going to be a close encounter.

Noble opens season with a fifth place in Barbados

Enniskillen's Gavin Noble got is season off to a fine start as he came home in fifth spot in Sunday's Bridgetown ITU Sprint Triathlon Pan American Cup in Barbados.

Malanaphy makes it eight out of eight to claim title

Derrylin Boxing Club's campaign for National titles got off to a great start with two of the club's boxers winning Mid Ulster titles and progressing through to the Ulster final stage.

Rowers catch the eye at Irish trials

This weekend saw the second set of trials for the Irish rowing crew being held in Newry.

Cathcart returns with a second in class

Matthew Cathcart ended a two year absence from a rally car with a second in his class finish on last weekend's Wydean Rally.

Gary adds another title to his collection

Wellington bowler Gary Burke went one step further this year, when after losing out last year in the final of Coa singles, this year he deservedly collected the much sought after and coveted title.

Valley move clear with four games to go

The joint leaders of Kukri Qualifying One came head to head at The Cran and served up a match of high quality and intensity to keep the large crowd entertained right to the final whistle with Clogher Valley emerging deserved winners to move clear at the top of the league.

Stafford looking to carry the same intensity into Warrenpoint clash

Despite Ballinamallard's cup run coming to an abrupt end at the hands of Coleraine, captain Mark Stafford believes the lessons learnt during the 3-0 defeat can help boost their hopes of league success.

Canavan expects a sharper Fermanagh

On Monday night Fermanagh learnt that they would have to travel back to London for the second time in a fortnight to play their postponed league fixture against the Exiles in Ruislip.

Section D goes down to the wire

Next week's fixtures ends the present Fermangh League section games with the four winners then playing off in the semi finals and eventually the final to decide an overall winner for 2011/12 season.

Simpson penalty edges Portora into last eight

A converted Philip Simpson penalty saw Portora come out on top in a low scoring contest against Regent House on Saturday at Castle Lane to make it through to the quarter-finals of the Northern Bank Ulster Schools Medallion Shield.

'Skins promotion hopes dealt a huge blow with home defeat

Enniskillen were brought back down to earth on Saturday as they slipped to defeat to Grosvenor at Mullaghmeen.

Decision has knock-on effect

The Fermanagh and Western Football League have ruled that Enniskillen Town will have to play their game against Enniskillen Santos after the original fixture betwen the sides was not played - a ruling which had a knock-on effect on a number of Fermanagh and Western fixtures last weekend.

Lisnarick in pole position for promotion

LISNARICK manager Warren Holden was very pleased with his team, as they totally dominated Derrychara throughout to take all three points in there top of the table clash in Division Three at the Lakeland Forum on Saturday.

Rovers edged out in seven goal thriller

LISNASKEA Rovers left themselves too much to do in the second half, as they crash out of the Coca-Cola Junior Cup to Newry side Windmill Stars in a seven goal thriller at Castle Park on Saturday.

Late goals send Town into Junior Cup quarters

Enniskillen Town are through to the last eight of the Coca-Cola Junior Cup following Saturday's 4-2 victory over Belfast outfit York Road YM.

Khan urges patience as season reaches business end

Ballinamallard assistant manager Brian Khan has urged both players and spectators to have patience as they continue to push for the championship title.

Ladies hit self-destruct button

A last gasp goal and a point for the Breffni ladies denied Fermanagh an opening league victory on Sunday afternoon in McManus Park, Kinawley

'We have to play to our best' - Corrigan

St. Michael's coach Dom Corrigan knows that if his side are to have any chance of overcoming Omagh CBS on Saturday at Brewster Park in the MacRory Cup quarter-final then they are going to have play to their full potential.

Fermanagh looking to lower the Banner

Fermanagh will get their season off to a belated start on Sunday when they host Clare at Brewster Park in this NFL Division Four contest.

Business as usual for St. Michael's

Tony Blair and George Bush were in Downing Street and the oval office respectively, The Celtic tiger was in full roar, and Arsenal were defending a trophy (the FA cup), the last time St Michael's College failed to win a team title at the E District schools cross-country, when Holy Cross Strabane edged them out of the inter boys gold by a single point, back in 2006.

Jennings takes Group N victory in Galway

Garry Jennings won Group N in the Galway International Rally and claimed fourth overall, starting his defence of his Irish Tarmac Championship crown in style.

Western Juniors beaten to semi-final spot by Donegal

Newcomers to Junior Zone bowling, Donegal booked their semi final place on Saturday in this year's All Ireland Junior Inter Zone competition.

Hard fought win for Clogher ahead of crucial Cooke clash

Clogher Valley were made to battle hard for their victory away to Portadown on Saturday, but win it they did and they can now look forward to a vital top of the table clash with Cooke at The Cran this Saturday as top meet second.

Anderson relishes underdog tag as Mallards seek a cup upset

Ballinamallard can put the pressures of a title challenge behind them this weekend as they travel to Premiership Coleraine for the sixth round of the Irish Cup.

Winning home games crucial - Canavan

Fermanagh players, management and supporters were left feeling disappointed and frustrated last weekend, after their opening league game away to London, was called off due to heavy snowfall on the Ruislip turf.

Western Juniors quietly confident of reaching finals

This Saturday Western Association Junior Zone commence their campaign in an effort to bring the coveted All Ireland title back to this area for the third time since the competition commenced in 1998/99 season.

Ladies top pool with deserved win

With the heavy rain of Saturday night, the Enniskillen girls took to an extremely muddy Mullaghmeen in miserable conditions, for a match which was to be a battle of the forwards at the breakdown and turned out to be the only match to be played, of the four due to be played, in the Ulster Cup this weekend.

Skins see off Dromore with solid team display

Enniskillen faced a tough task in the second round of the Towns Cup last Saturday when they travelled to Qualifying One side Dromore but a fine team performance saw them book their place in the next round.

Clogher open Towns' Cup defence with a win

Clogher Valley opened their defence of the Towns' Cup with a comfortable if not stuttering victory at Lisburn.

Love and Quinn named as Milk Cup managers for 2012

Gerry Love and John Quinn have been named as the Fermanagh Milk Cup managers for the forthcoming year with the pair having been appointed on Tuesday night.

McGovern takes positives out of defeat

Fermanagh man Michael McGovern continues to make his mark in the Scottish First Division with Falkirk.

'Law hit five to maintain pressure on Town

Lisbellaw United claimed the points on offer in Omagh on Saturday with a 5-0 victory over Shelbourne but manager James McGrath felt his side did not have things all their own way.

Twins hope to leave Omagh forwards seeing double

There have not been many, if any, identical twins that have played MacRory Cup football for St. Michael's that coach Dom Corrigan can recall, but this year is different with Lee and Che Cullen set to play key roles in defence for the Enniskillen school when they take on Omagh CBS in the quarter-final of the competition next Saturday.

Ladies bid to make winning start

Fermanagh ladies kick-start their league campaign this weekend against old foes Cavan.

Two points the target for league opener

Fermanagh will begin their quest for promotion on Sunday in the same venue as last season came to a disappointing end when they travel to London to play the Exiles in Ruislip.

London calling for former Fermanagh player Boyle

"London's calling", a hit for 80's punk rockers The Clash, has great resonance for one former Fermanagh player, Ciaran Boyle.

Athletes enjoy good outings ahead of District Schools finals

As the road to Galway and the All-Ireland schools cross-country finals on March 10 gets underway in earnest this week with the Aviva District Schools finals in Dungannon, St Michael's College have been busy getting some competitive experience under their belts with outings at the DCU schools invitational in Dublin and the Antrim International cross-country events in the past week.

New drivers launched for 2012

New 2012 Gear To Look Out For! Drivers The TaylorMade R11, Callaway's RAZR Hawk, Srixon's enhanced AD333 - these were just some of the exciting products to hit the shelves and fairways in 2011.

Jennings opens season in style

Garry Jennings opened his 2012 season in the best possible fashion when he claimed victory on the Donegal Forestry Rally on Saturday.

Conroy's triple win in all Tyrone final

Trory Bowling Club held their annual Triples tournament recently which is organised by the club in memory of the late founder member of the club Tommy Cuthbertson.

Portora blow away frustrations to reach Schools' Plate semis

Portora bounced back from the painful School's Cup defeat by Dalriada by thrashing Antrim Grammar School to reach the semi-final of the School's Plate, where they will face local rivals Omagh.

Clinical Town down Mallards

Enniskillen Town manager Rory Judge was delighted with his side's performance as they came from behind to secure a 6-3 win over Ballinamallard Reserves at the Lakeland Forum on Saturday.

Division Four won't be easy - Canavan

The real action will get underway for Fermanagh manager Peter Canavan and his charges this Sunday when they take on London at Ruislip.