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Replying To Pikeman96: "Just browsed in here to see what you boys might be saying about our upcoming Tailteann Cup match, but very interested to read what you say about your new Strategic Plan too, and in particular, that there was a great turnout for its launch.
Just out of interest - how many clubs in Fermanagh, and roughly how many people at the launch?
We had the launch of our new five-year plan back in March, and attendance was very disappointing if you measure it in terms of people there v number of clubs." Attendance was very disappointing whatever way you look at it. Around a third of our clubs werent represented there at all.
Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 19861 - 22/05/2026 15:31:12
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Good win on Sunday over a fancied Wexford team, regardless of opposition its a while since won 2 games in a row in Brewster and in terms of confidence/belief for players.
There is no doubt the half time score of 12-5 flattered Fermanagh as Wexford had alot of poor wides, although certainly noticed that our defenders were closer to the Wexford forwards, with some excellent blocks from Horan and Smyth.
Fermanagh were clinical in attack in the first half as transitioned the ball quickly evident with McDermotts point when Stephen McGullion kicked the ball into him, while some great scores from McGurn, McCaffery and Love, while McDades gialbound effort unlucky to hit the bar.
We looked fortunate just before half time as Wexford looked to be fouled when in on goal(black card offence) and then gave away a 2 point free for arguing this which Jones punished with great kick.
The second half started positive but then a needless turnover when Cassidy ran into contact of 3 mens gave Wexford a fresh impetus when then ran in for a goal. Fermanagh got a quick response when a McGurn effort dropped short and Stephen McGullion bravely fisted to the net but the visitors looked looked like could turn it around, aided then when ran in for a second goal. There is no doubt with the new rules all teams look more open but Fermanagh look very susceptible in defence when teams run at us and take on our full back line for pace and power(as mentioned before options limited there).
Wexford were shading the midfield battle with their keepers kickouts very accurate, until last few minutes when overcooked a couple which we punished.
To their credit Fermanagh got a goal back again when McDades fisted point effort was finished again by McGullion(hard to believe he didnt start in some league games).
Despite Wexford pressure Fermanagh kept them at 3 point gap with McGurn carrying alot of the threat himself at times in second half as attacks became bit more controlled, he was supported by the introductions of Corrigan and O Hanlon who added to the scoreboard.
McGurn starting to show his ability now thanks to a run of games without injury, which he had threatened when first broke through 4 years ago, doing it consistently now, hopefully continues, while Largo Ellis and McCaffery very good.
As commented in other forum threads, the random slotting in of New York isnt ideal in terms of competition integrity, extra game to get to same stage as other teams who won same games,but somebody had to play them. Its another opportunity for players to play for their county, plus its a home game with a home quarter final if can win it.
Looks like no injuries picked up, so hopefully fully fit team to choose from, Ultan Kelm got more minutes crucially on Sunday, id look at starting him next day just to help blow of some rust and hopefully get him up to speed as will be needed to make impact in games at later stages if progress, while this game could be good chance for others to get more opportunity on pitch in 2 weeks, Sean Cassidy/ O Hanlon.
Is Aogan Kelm injured?
macca999 (Fermanagh) - Posts: 1222 - 26/05/2026 18:40:33
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