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11422 - UIC Ulster GAA ad.indd 1 10/01/2020 13:53 PRESIDENT’S FOREWORD Fearadh na fáilte romhaibh chuig Craobhchomórtas Sinsir Uladh 2020. Tá ceithre seachtaine ramhra againn agus muid amach i ndeireadh an Fhómhair In 2020, Prostate Cancer has again been chosen gan lucht féachana ag ar gcluichí. Is aisteach an as the charity for Ulster GAA and we look forward bhliain í. D’oscail muid an craobhchomórtas le to supporting this very worthy cause. I acknowledge deireadh seachtaine den scoth, agus dhá chluiche and thank all the Ulster Council and the three ceathrú ceannais againn an deireadh seachtaine host counties’ personnel involved in hosting seo; An Cabhán in aghaidh Aontroma, agus Fear today’s games. Everyone plays their part; stewards, Manach in aghaidh An Dúin. medics, match officials and players, sponsors, local authorities, media, County Boards and Welcome to the 2020 Ulster Senior Football Provincial Council. Championship. We are in the midst of a hectic four week period in late Autumn with no spectators at I also wish all four teams, their County Boards and our games. It really has been a surreal year so far. management every success in their respective After a fantastic opening weekend, we continue this outings this weekend and the match officials whose week with two Quarter Final clashes; An Cabhán V role should never be overlooked. Finally, to the Aontroim and Fear Manach V An Dún respectively. supporters. Your support and attendance has always been highly valued and we hope that the absence of Last weekend we were treated to three enthralling supporters at games is a rare sight. We long for the games in extremely testing conditions. I commend day that we can gather to support our native county all players and management teams for their input in their quest to lift the Anglo Celt but for now, on into what already is another compelling Ulster behalf of Ulster GAA, I encourage all members to Senior Football Championship, albeit at a different continue to follow the guidelines which have been time of year, without supporters and in a straight provided by the relevant health authorities. knockout format. Stay safe! I want to take this opportunity to thank our counties and clubs for the support they have given our local Oilibhear Ó Gealagain, communities during this Covid-19 pandemic. It has Uachtarán Chomhairle Uladh been an extremely difficult time for us all and the absence of our games has made it all the harder. We continue the Ulster Senior Football Championship this weekend in very different circumstances as the absence of supporters at our games will leave a feeling of emptiness on our terraces. Amhrán na bhFiann: Changes have been introduced to the Ulster Senior Sinne Fianna Fáil, Football Championship by the Ulster Competitions Atá faoi gheall ag Eirinn, Control Committee recently. As the two counties Buíonn dár slua, thar toinn do ráinig chugainn, which were drawn to play in the Preliminary Round Faoi mhóid bheith saor, seantír ár sinsear feasta in 2019, Tyrone and Derry did not feature in the Preliminary Round draw for the 2020 nor will they Ní fhágfar faoin tíorán ná faoin tráill; for the 2021 Championships. Seven counties were Anocht a théam sa Bhearna Baoil included in the Preliminary Round draw for the 2020 Le gean ar Ghaeil chun báis nó saoil, Championship from which Monaghan and Cavan le gunnaí scréach, trí lámhach na bpiléar, were drawn to meet in the Preliminary Round. They Seo dhíbh canáigh, Amhrán na bhFiann will be precluded from the 2021 and 2022 Preliminary Round draw. Subsequently, in 2021, just five counties Amhran na bhFiann will be sang by Tara Rodgers will be included in the draw for the Preliminary Round from Knockbride at Kingspan Breffni and Eleanor game. Tyrone and Derry would then return to the Farry from Ederney St Joseph’s at Brewster Park. draw for 2022 while Monaghan and Cavan will return for the 2023 draw. 85
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And just like that, the 2020 Ulster Senior Football Champion is up and running. It began with a cracker. For the second season in a row Cavan defeated their neighbouring rivals Monaghan, knocking the Farneymen out of the competition and ending their season completely in one fell swoop. The distance from which Raymond Galligan kicked the last-gasp winning score will likely be extended as it becomes eulogised in Cavan football folklore for years to come. Was it 55 metres, or 58, or 60, or more? Nevertheless, it was a sensational effort worthy of winning any game, and fittingly an Ulster Championship classic such as this. Cavan exuded desire and belief to battle back from who are still on the scene; McCann brothers Mick seven down at halftime to lead by one in injury time and Tomás, Paddy Cunningham and Kevin O’Boyle. of normal time, only for Galligan’s opposite number The quartet have been coaxed back out of retirement Rory Beggan to come up the field and launch over by Lenny Harbinson to add invaluable experience a free that took the teams into overtime. to Antrim’s Championship tilt. Again Cavan fell behind, then Martin Reilly palmed They experienced a poor return to Division Four home a goal to leave game was up for grabs until action with a crushing defeat to Wicklow, in which the final kick of the game sometime past 90 minutes they shipped seven goals. Harbinson labelled the when Galligan produced his heroics. result as wholly uncharacteristic however of where his team are at, and a defiant win against Waterford Thomas Galligan’s introduction was a big feature of the following weekend brought a bit of confidence Cavan’s second half resurgence, while Gerard Smith, back into the camp. Luke Fortune, Gearoid McKiernan and Oisin Kiernan all put him massive displays. Seeing Cavan dump out one of the competition’s frontrunners in Division One Monaghan last week Mickey Graham’s men might have suffered a second will also put Antrim in the mood for a similar upset. successive league relegation just a fortnight ago, but “There will be shocks,” said team captain Declan how quickly that disappointment was replaced with Lynch this week, “so why not prepare that it joy after that heroic display in St Ternach’s Park. could be us?” Their season has been turned around in one Antrim missed out on promotion from Division result, and Cavan supporters are now imbued Four despite that Waterford win played in Louth. with confidence as they look at the current Permutations didn’t go their way, but plenty of heart competition scenario. Today’s winner will advance was taken from the 2-14 to 0-13 victory where James to the semi-final to play Down or Fermanagh, the McAuley and Odhran Eastwood got the goals. former coming up from Division Three and the later heading down to it. Old stagers Cunningham and the McCann’s contributed 0-10 between them, while Paddy They also have home advantage of Kingspan Breffni, McBride was also among the scorers. At the back, while arguably diminished with the absence of Cavan skipper Lynch has been stationed at number three fans, still a benefit nonetheless to be bringing Antrim from his usual wing back berth, flanked in the down to their home patch. corners by O’Boyle and Patrick Gallagher. Saffron fans will still cherish the memories of their By the end of this weekend one of these teams will 2009 Ulster SFC semi-final victory over Cavan in be in the last four. If this Saturday throws up a Clones. In the Antrim team that day were four players spectacle like the last one, viewers are in for a treat.
67 CRAOBH PEILE ULADH2O2O 87 AN CABHÁN Bainisteoir: Mickey Graham
R Ó Gealagáin 1 Raymond Galligan (C) Leacain
I Mac Lochlainn C Ó Cléirigh C Ó Brádaigh Jason McLoughlin Killian Clarke Killian Brady 2 Gaeil Na Sionainne 3 Searcóg 4 Mullach Odhrain
G Mac Gabhann C Ó Brádaigh L Ó Foirtcheirn Gerard Smith Ciaran Brady Luke Fortune 5 An Leamhaí 6 Ármhach 7 Gaeil an Chabháin
P Ó Gréacháin P Ó Fachtna Paul Graham Padraig Faulkner 8 Gaeil an Chabháin 9 Dún a Rí
M Ó Raghallaigh G Mac Thiarnáin O Mac Thiarnáin Martin Reilly Gearoid McKiernan Oisin Kiernan 10 Coill an Gharraí 11 Gaeil an Chabháin 12 Caisleán Reathain
O Mac Piarais C Ó Conraoi C Ó Raghallaigh 13 Oisin Pierson 14 Chris Conroy 15 Cormac O’Reilly Loch Gamhna An Leamhaí Mullach Odhrain
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16. Liam Brady Ramor Aontaithe 22. Benjamin Kelly Teampall an Phoirt 1 7. Niall Murray Gaeil an Chabháin 23. Thomas Galligan Leacain 18. Cormac Timoney Béal Átha na nEach 24. Evan Doughty Cuchulainn 19. Liam Buchanan Baile Mhic Aodha 25. Finbar McAvinue Ármhach 20. Oisin Brady Coill an Gharraí 26. Thomas Edward Donohoe An Dinn 21. Stephen Smith Cros ar Loch
837 CRAOBH PEILE ULADH2O2O AONTROIM Bainisteoir: Lenny Harbinson
M Ó Broin 1 Michael Byrne Ui Dhonnabháin Rosa
P Ó Gallchóir D Ó Loingsigh C Ó Baoill Patrick Gallagher Declan Lynch (C) Kevin O’Boyle 2 Naomh Seosamh 3 Lámh Dhearg 4 Clann na hEireann
P Ó hÉilidhe S Mac Amhalaí N Ó Duilearga Peter Healy James McAuley Niall Delargy 5 Naomh Éanna 6 Naomh Éanna 7 Ruairí Mhic Asmáint
C Ó Duifinn M Mac Cana Colum Duffin Mick McCann 8 Naomh Eargnait 9 Clann na hÉireann
C Ó Coinn M Mac Suibhne D Mac Giolla Íosa Kevin Quinn Mark Sweeney Dermot McAleese 10 Lámh Dhearg 11 Naomh Jude 12 Ruairí Mhic Asmáint
P Ó Cuinneagain C Ó Muiri P Mac Giolla Bhríde 13 Patrick Cunningham 14 Conor Murray 15 Patrick McBride Lámh Dhearg Lámh Dhearg Naomh Eoin
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22. Benjamin Kelly Teampall an Phoirt 16. Oisin Kerr Ciceam an Creagán 22. Tomas McCann Clann na hEireann 23. Thomas Galligan Leacain 1 7. Ruairi McCann Achadh Galláin 23. Eunan Walsh Achadh Galláin 24. Evan Doughty Cuchulainn 18. Odhrán Eastwood Naomh Éanna 24. Kristian Healy Naomh Éanna 25. Finbar McAvinue Ármhach 19. Paddy McCormack Naomh Eargnait 25. Marc Jordan Lámh Dhearg 26. Thomas Edward Donohoe An Dinn 20. Mark Gardiner Gaeil Baile Shiomoin 26. Ryan Murray Lámh Dhearg 21. Eoin Nagle Naomh Éanna
982 CRAOBH PEILE ULADH PREVIOUS2O2O MEETINGS AN CABHÁN VERSUS AONTROIM These two counties have avoided each other for over a decade in the USFC. However, we go back to the noughties where their paths crossed on numerous occasions. Here we take a look back at their last three meetings. USFC SEMI FINAL 27th June 2009 at Clones Antrim 0-13 Cavan 1-07
The Saffrons led by 0-7 to 0-6 at the short whistle despite 27 June 2009; Sean Burke, Antrim, in action against John McCutcheon, Cavan. GAA James Reilly making a great save from Tomas McCann’s Football Ulster Senior Championship Semi-Final, Antrim v Cavan, St. Tighearnach’s Park, Clones, Co. Monaghan. Picture credit: Oliver McVeigh / SPORTSFILE goalbound shot. They continued their ascendancy in the third quarter until a David Givney goal gave Cavan hope. Late points from Kevin Niblock and Paddy Cunningham J Loughrey, T Scullion, J Crozier, S Kelly, A Gallagher, ensured a famous win for Liam Bradley’s men and a first M McCann, T McCann 0-3, K Niblock 0-1, P Close, Ulster Final appearance since 1951. P Cunningham 0-4, CJ McGourty 1-4, C Close 0-1. Aontroim: P Graham; C Brady, A McClean, K O’Boyle; Subs: M Magill 0-1 for P Close, T O’Neill for C Close, T Scullion, J Crozier (0-1), J Loughrey (0-1); N McKeever, A C Brady for Crozier, T Convery for Gallagher, E O’Neill Gallagher (0-1); T O’Neill (0-1), K Brady, P Cunningham (0- for Niblock. 4, 3f); S Burke (0-2), M McCann (0-2, 1f), T McCann (0-1). Ref: J White (Dún na nGall) Subs: K Niblock for McKeever, C Close for K Brady. An Cabhán: J Reilly; M Hannon, D Sheridan, M Brides; J 2005 USFC QUARTER McCutcheon, E Keating, P O’Reilly; N Walsh, C Galligan; S Brady, R Flanagan, C Mackey; S Johnston (0-4, 2f), R FINAL REPLAY Cullivan (0-1), M Reilly (0-1). 4th June at Casement Park Subs: P Brady for P Reilly, R Dunne for McCutcheon, Cavan 1-15 Antrim 2-06 L Reilly (0-1) for S Brady, D Givney (1-0) for Mackey, Despite Cavan’s early dominance, a Paul Doherty major J O’Reilly for Keating. dragged Antrim back into the game as the sides were Ref: J Bannon (Longfort) tied after 21 minutes. By half time, Cavan had opened a four point gap until Antrim started the second half with Paul Doherty finding the net again. However, Jason Reilly PRELIMINARY ROUND finally killed off Antrim’s hopes with a superb goal to 18th May 2008 USFC at Casement Park bring his tally to 1-4. Cavan 1-19 Antrim 1-14 An Cabhán: James Reilly; M Hannon, D Rabbitt, K Fannin; P Brady, Peter Reilly, Pauric Reilly; D McCabe (0-1), P Seanie Johnston was a constant thorn in Antrim’s side, McKenna (0-1); M McKeever, N Walsh, M Cahill; Jason kicking eight points in a five point win at Casement. A Reilly (1-4), F O’Reilly (0-4, 0-3 frees), L Reilly (0-4). CJ McGourty major kept Antrim in the game and despite closing the gap to the bare minimum with 20 minutes to Subs: J Tierney for McKeever, P Cahill for Fannin, play, Cavan finished well to progress to the quarter final C Galligan (0-1) for M Cahill and confine the Saffrons to the Tommy Murphy Cup. Aontroim: P Murray; K Murray, A McClean, T Scullion; An Cabhán: J Reilly, M Hannon, R Dunne, M Brides, S Devlin, G Adams, S Kelly (0-1); J Quinn, P Logan; B Watters, A Forde, M Cahill 0-1, M McDonald 0-2, C Close (0-1 free), P Doherty (2-0), T O’Neill; K Brady (0-2), D Sheridan, M Reilly 0-3, R Flanagan 0-2, C Mackey, M McCann, K Madden. S Johnston 0-8, D McCabe 1-1, J O’Reilly 0-2. Subs: B Herron for McCann, K McGourty (0-2) Subs: P Reilly for Brides, L Mulvey for Sheridan,P Brady for O’Neill, T Convery for K Murray, C McGourty for Mackey, E O’Reilly for J O’Reilly. for Madden, M McCrory for Logan. Aontroim: S McGreevey, K O’Boyle, A McClean, Ref: P McEnaney (Muineachán) 107 CRAOBH PEILE ULADH2O2O ®
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THOMAS GALLIGAN JAMES MCAULEY (An Cabhán) (Aontroim) It is no exaggeration to say that the introduction Despite only being in his second year with the Senior of the Lacken man was possibly the single biggest team, McAuley had cemented himself as a mainstay decision that has kept Cavan in the hunt for the of the Antrim defence and made the No6 jersey his Anglo Celt. While the majority of plaudits rightly own. His ability to the mix the rough and tumble fell the way of his cousin Raymond, who’s last of defending with his trademark lung-bursting gasp point secured the victory, the decision to runs forward has provided Antrim with a genuine introduce Thomas at half time gave Cavan the lift all-round footballer in their ranks. Facing up to the they desperately needed. Afterall, it’s not every challenge of Gearóid McKiernan today will be a day a substitute walks away with the Man-of-the- challenge he is no doubt relishing. Match trophy. His introduction to inter-county football in 2019 Despite trailing by 7 points at the break, Cavan came on the back of captaining his club Naomh faced into the second half with a gale force wind at Éanna to the Ulster Intermediate Club Football title their backs. Galligan’s high fielding gave Cavan the the previous November. And while they ultimately platform they needed to claw their way back into the lost out in the All-Ireland Final to Kilcummin of game and force extra time. And during the second Kerry, McAuley and his clubmates provided Antrim period, Galligan was instrumental in the pivotal football with a timely shot in the arm. Finishing 3rd moment, finding space to collect a long pass before in Division 4 for the third year in a row will have been taking on Ryan Wylie and squaring for Martin Reilly bitterly disappointing for the Saffron, but McAuley to palm to the net. will be hoping his side can make amends with a strong performance today.
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Paul Faloon (An Dún) Paul is a member of the Drumgath club in County Down and he has been refereeing since 2011. He is a member of the National Referee’s Panel and has refereed a number of Allianz Football League games, most recently the Division 4 clash a few weeks ago between Antrim and Waterford. Paul has taken charge of numerous finals in Down most notably the Minor Championship Final in 2013, the Intermediate Finals 2014 and 2016 and the Senior Championship Final between Burren and Kilcoo in 2017. Last year he took charge of the Ulster Club game between Cargin of Antrim and Derrygonnelly from Fermanagh. Within the province, Paul has taken charge at all levels of Inter-County Football, including numerous Dr McKenna Cup fixtures. He was the man in the middle for the 2015 Ulster Minor Championship Final between Derry and Cavan and the 2019 U20 Final when Tyrone overcame Derry. However, today will be his first game in the Ulster Senior Football Championship. A highly respected referee, Paul is a regular in the Ulster Schools Football fixtures and has refereed all of the biggest games in the Schools calendar, including the 2016 Rannafast Cup Final, 2017 MacLarnon Cup Final and 2018 MacRory Cup Final.
Barry Cassidy (Doire) Barry is a member of the Bellaghy Wolfe Tones Club and has been refereeing since 2002. He has taken charge of county finals at all levels within his native county of Derry, including three Senior Football Finals in 2010, 2013 and this year’s decider when Slaughtneil overcame Magherafelt. Barry joined the National Referee’s Panel in 2011 and that year he refereed the Division 4 League Final between Longford and Roscommon. A year later he was the man in the middle for both the Ulster U21 Football Final as well as the All Ireland Minor Final when Dublin defeated near neighbours Meath. He continued to rise through the ranks, refereeing the 2013 Dr McKenna Cup Final between Tyrone and Monaghan as well as the 2014 All-Ireland U21 Final where Dublin saw off Roscommon. In 2019 he was in Croke Park for the last All-Ireland Club Final to be held on St Patrick’s Day, when Corofin held off the challenge of Dr Croke’s. Yet despite being one of the most accomplished match officials in the country, today will only be Barry’s second game in the Ulster Senior Football Championship, with his first and only game being Donegal’s comfortable victory over Antrim in 2014.
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The fourth and final Ulster SFC Quarter Final is a following his injury sustained at the end of last managerial duel between two Tyrone natives. December, and he assumes the captaincy role from O’Hagan. Paddy Tally was the Red Hands’ coach in 2003 when corner-back Ryan McMenamin helped the county to Up front, Kilcoo trio Jerome Johnston, Ryan Johnston their first All-Ireland title. 17 years on, they square and Paul Devlin along with Barry O’Hagan will be off on the touchline for their adopted teams of Down expected to back up the experienced Donal O’Hare and Fermanagh in carrying the scoring threat for Down. Fermanagh have been one of the teams whose Everyone is now back and available within the preparations have been most affected by Covid-19. Fermanagh camp, and it has presented some serious Ten players tested positive ahead of their crunch competition for places. Youngsters Sean McNally, league game against Clare, while seven more were Josh Largo-Ellis and Luke Flanagan were introduced deemed to be close contacts and had to self-isolate. into the squad in recent months and made starts against Clare, and they will give McMenamin a few McMenamin was still able to bring 26 players to selection questions. Cusack Park and they gave as good as they could, but the decimated squad fell to a narrow two-point Tomás Corrigan will be the main threat up front for loss and the Ernemen were duly relegated to the Erne County along with Conall Jones, while team Division Three. captain Eoin Donnelly and Ryan Jones provide a steady and experienced central axis. Fermanagh going down saw Down passing them on the way up. Their preparation was another one Both of these sides have recent experience of Ulster hindered by Covid-19, albeit more indirectly. Championship runs. Fermanagh reached the decider in 2018, their first Ulster Final in a decade, but were Leitrim conceded the first league game after the outclassed by Donegal. restart, and when Longford decided not to fulfil their last fixture against champions Cork, it meant The previous year was a similar story for Down, the Mournemen had won promotion to Division Two who battled past Armagh and Monaghan to set without having to kick a ball. up a finale with Tyrone, but fell to an eight-point defeat in Clones. With nothing riding on the final fixture against Louth, manager Tally handed six players their first league With Division One side Monaghan eliminated by starts to explore the to the depth of his squad before Cavan last week, and champions Donegal and Championship time. Armagh paring off in the semi-final on the opposition side in the draw, both Fermanagh and Down will be Missing for Down today though are the influences of renewed with optimism towards forging a path to the team captain Darren O’Hagan and forward Connaire big day once again. Harrison, both ruled out for the season by injury. Caolan Mooney has completed a full recovery
178 FEAR MANACH Bainisteoir: Ryan McMenamin
S Mac an Fhaili 1 Sean McNally Tigh Mór
S Ó Caiside K Mac Conchúir L Ó Flannagáin Jonny Cassidy Kane Connor Luke Flanagan 2 Inis Ceithleann 3 Beal na Leice 4 Doire Loinn
J L O’hEileasain S Mac Mathúna C MacManis Josh Largo Ellis James McMahon Cain McManus 5 Na Cearna 6 Ros Liath 7 Tigh Mór
R Mac Seoin E Donnaile Ryan Jones Eoin Donnelly (C) 8 Doire Ó gConaile 9 An Cuach
C Ó Corragáin D Mag Corráin A O Briain Ciaran Corrigan Daragh McGurn Aidan Breen 10 Droichead Mhig Uidhir 11 Beal na Leice 12 An Tiompiu
S Mac Gilleáin T Corragain D Mac Oscair 13 Stephen McGullion 14 Tomás Corrigan 15 Declan McCusker Doire Ó gConaile Cill Náile Naomh Seosamh
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16. James McGrath Béal Cu 22. Eddie Courtney Acha Droim na Sí 1 7. Kevin McDonnell Na Cearna 23. Ruairi Corrigan Cill Náile 18. Danny Teague Droichead Mhig Uidhir 24. Sean Cassidy Naomh Seosamh 19. Conall Jones Doire Ó gConaile 25. Ryan Breen An Tiompiu 20. Richard O’Callaghan Inis Ceithleann 26. Lorcan McStravick An Tiompiu 21. Paul McCusker Naomh Seosamh
1837 CRAOBH PEILE ULADH2O2O AN DÚN Bainisteoir: Paddy Tally
R Ó Broin 1 Rory Burns Caislean Uidhilín
P Ó Faogáín P Mac Muireartaigh P Ó Laibheartaigh Peter Fegan Patrick Murdock Pierce Laverty 2 Boireann 3 Cumann Pheadair Naofa 4 Naomh Phadraig Sabhall
G O Coilleain C Mac Thiarnan D Mag Aonasa Gerard Collins Kevin McKernan Daniel Guinness 5 R.G.U 6 Boireann 7 Ceathru Aodha Dhuibh
C O Maonaigh S Mac Floinn Caloan Mooney (C) Jonny Flynn 8 Caislean Ruairi 9 Loch an Oileain
B Ó hAgáin P Ó Doibhilin C Mac Póilín Barry O’Hagan Paul Devlin Conor Poland 10 Cluain Daimh 11 Cill Chua 12 An Cloch Fhada
J Mac Seáin D Ó hÍr C Ó Dochartaigh 13 Jerome Johnston 14 Donal O’Hare 15 Ceilium Doherty Cill Chua Boireann Cill Chua
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16. John O’Hare An Ghleann 22. Eoin McCabe Ceathru Aodha Dhuibh 1 7. Ryan McAleenan Cumann Pheadair Naofa 23. James Guinness Ceathru Aodha Dhuibh 18. Cormac McCartan Cumann Pheadair Naofa 24. Ryan Johnston Cill Chua 19. Ryan McEvoy Cill Chua 25. Niall Donnelly Tulach Lis 20. Corey Quinn Droichead Mhaigh Eo 26. Sheelan Johnston Cill Chua 21. Liam Kerr Boireann
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These two counties are relative strangers in the USFC, having to go back to 2012 to find the last meeting between the sides. Here we take a look back at their last three meetings.
USFC QUARTER FINAL 3rd June 2012 at Brewster Park
Down 2-10 Fermanagh 1-08 Peter Canavan was at the reigns for Fermanagh and hopes were high of springing an upset here. However, an early red card for Daryl Keenan coupled with a Down goal from Darren O’Hare put the Mournemen in firm control early Michael Walsh and Neil Cox in action in the 2003 clash on to lead 1-6 to 0-3 at the interval. A Damian Kelly goal reduced the deficit to three but Conor Laverty killed the game with a well taken individual goal as Down eased out An Dún: B McVeigh, L Howard, P Turley, D Rafferty, K Duffin, five point winners. C Garvey, D Rooney, D Gordon, P Fitzpatrick 0-1, A Carr 0-2, B Coulter 0-2, S Kearney 0-1, D Hughes 0-2, R Murtagh, An Dún: B McVeigh; B McArdle (0-1), C Garvey, D McCartan P McComiskey 0-2. (0-1); K McKernan (0-1), D O’Hagan (0-1), A Brannigan; A Rogers (0-1), K King (0-1); D Hughes, C Maginn (0-1), A Carr Subs: J O’Reilly for Murtagh, J Boyle for Kearney, C Maginn (0-1); C Laverty (1-0), D O’Hare (1-1), M Poland. for Fitzpatrick. Subs: K Duffin (0-1) for Carr, E McCartan for Poland, A McConville for Laverty, D Rooney for Rogers, D Turley Ref: J Bannon (Longfort) for Brannigan. Fear Manach: R Gallagher; B Cox, B Owens, N Bogue; B USFC SEMI FINAL Mulrone, N McGovern, D Kelly (1-1); E Donnelly, M McGrath; 22nd June 2003 at Clones D Keenan, B Og Maguire, S Lyons; T Corrigan (0-1), D Kille (0-3), T McElroy. Down 2-10 Fermanagh 0-11 Gregory McCartan finished with 1-4, all from placed Subs: E Maguire for Maguire, C Quigley for Cox, R Jones for balls, including a penalty and James McCartan poached McGrath, S Quigley (0-2) for McElroy, P Ward (0-1) for Kille. a goal to edge Down into another Ulster Final. Raymond Ref: S Doyle (Loch Garman). Gallagher top scored for the Ernemen with 0-4 who just couldn’t reproduce the quarter final performance against USFC PRELIMINARY ROUND Donegal. An Dún: M McVeigh, J Clarke, B Burns, B Grant, J Lavery, 17th May 2009 at Brewster Park A Molloy, M Cole, S Ward, G McCartan 1-4, L Doyle 0-3, Fermanagh 0-13 Down 0-10 B Coulter 0-1, C McCrickard 0-1, M Walsh, D Gordon, R Murtagh 0-1. Ryan Carson emerged as the Erne hero as he kicked six points in this impressive win. Tied at 0-7 apiece, Down Subs: S King for McCrickard, J McCartan 1-0 for Grant, went into a two point lead with 25 minutes to go, but failed R Sexton for Murtagh, M Linden for Walsh, PP McCartan to raise the white flag again. However, points from Carson for Molloy. and Ciaran McElroy in the pouring rain was enough to see Fermanagh progress. Fear Manach: Ronan Gallagher, M Lilly, B Owens, R McCluskey, S McDermott, K Gallagher, N Cox, P Brewster, Fear Manach: C Breen, N Bogue, S Lyons, H Brady, R M McGrath, T Brewster, Raymond Gallagher 0-4, R Keenan McCluskey, S McDermott, T McElroy 0-1, M McGrath 0-1, J 0-2, R McCabe 0-3, S Maguire 0-1, C Bradley 0-1. Sherry 0-2, R Keenan, C McElroy 0-1, M Little 0-1, D Keenan 0-1, R Carson 0-6, E Maguire. Subs: H Brady for Lilly, S Doherty for T Brewster, R Johnson for Bradley. Subs: P Sherry for McCluskey, S O’Brien for Little, R Foy for C McElroy. Ref: M Monahan (Cill Dara)
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EOIN DONNELLY CAOLAN MOONEY (Fear Manach) (An Dún) For years, Fermanagh’s captain Eoin Donnelly has been Had the 2020 Championship season proceeded as leading from the frontline for the Erne County. Afterall, planned with Down due to take on Fermanagh in it was his late fisted goal against Monaghan in the May, chances are that Caolan Mooney wouldn’t have Healy Park sunshine two years ago that catapulted the recovered in time to take part. The Rostrevor ace county to a rare Ulster Final appearance. However, that sustained a serious head injury just hours after playing frontline leadership took on a new meaning in the past against Fermanagh in a Dr McKenna Cup tie back in few months, with Donnelly working as a respiratory December. As fate would have it, today will be the physiotherapist helping the fightback against Covid-19. first time he pulls on the red and black jersey since that incident, against the same opposition, at the It was somewhat fitting that Donnelly got the winning same venue. goal on that memorable afternoon back in June 2018. He has been the leading light for his county over the Mooney’s return will be a timely boost to the Mourne last number of years, a constant pillar of strength on county, who are reeling from the loss of established which successive Fermanagh managers have built a stars Darren O’Hagan and Connaire Harrison for this solid foundation. tricky encounter. Caolan has been an ever present in the Down team since his return from three-year stint His own personal disappointment was obvious a in the AFL with Collingwood, with his powerful running few weeks ago when Fermanagh slipped to defeat from deep a key asset to Down in that time. He helped in Ennis which saw them relegated to Division 3 them reach the Ulster Final back in 2017, kicking three for 2021. However, the squad and management points from play in that game against Tyrone. remain determined to make an impact on the Ulster Championship this year, and Donnelly’s ability to control Down manager Paddy Tally has installed Mooney as the the midfield area could provide them with the platform captain after injury ruled out O’Hagan for the remainder they need to kickstart another potential memorable of the year. He will be keep to repay that faith shown in Ulster campaign. him by his manager, and if Down can get over the first hurdle in this strangest of Championship years, who knows where the journey might end.
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