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Irish Independent
15 hours ago
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Wexford hoping it's third time lucky as Antrim visit for Tailteann Cup test
Wexford will take on old adversaries Antrim in the Tailteann Cup preliminary quarter-final having lost by 0-25 to 1-17 to Fermanagh in their final group game on Sunday. Despite the defeat, the silver lining was that Carlow's loss to Longford meant Wexford finished second in the standings, securing a home tie in the knockout stages.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Young stars bring talent and heart to Ardhowen stage
The Fermanagh Brightstarz are set to light up the Ardhowen stage. Performing on June 6 and 7, the young talents, including singers, dancers, and magicians, aim to entertain with their collective pursuit of fame. The show, BrightStarz Got Talent, promises more than just dazzling performances. The Fermanagh Brightstarz (Image: Supplied) As the contest heats up, the participants find more value in the friendships they form than in the fame they seek. Through various challenges and backstage chaos, they learn that the real prize is the bond they create with each other. The show, which uses a smoke/haze machine and flashing lights, is expected to be a feel-good experience for the audience. The Sensational 70's Supershow (Image: Supplied) Following the Brightstarz, the Ardhowen Theatre will host the Sensational 70's Supershow on June 14. The show, starting at 8pm, will feature a live band performing the biggest hits from the 1970s. Audience members can look forward to songs from Smokie, Bay City Rollers, Suzi Quatro, Showaddywaddy, Donny Osmond, and more. This musical extravaganza is set to take the audience back in time to an era of bell-bottoms, disco, and rock and roll. Similar to the Brightstarz show, the 70's Supershow will also use a smoke/haze machine and strobe lighting. For those interested in a more relaxed activity, the Ardhowen Theatre is offering yoga workshops facilitated by Cathy McManus. Starting on June 9, the workshops are scheduled for 10am and 11.30am for chair yoga. Participants can expect to stretch and move to gentle music, which aims to improve posture, strength, mood, and stability. Tickets can be booked for the four-week programme, or individually for each class. Updates and the full programme of Ardhowen events are available on the website The theatre's latest news can also be found on its Facebook page @ardhowentheatre or contact the team by email at ardhowen@
Irish Independent
a day ago
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Tailteann Cup explainer: The quarter-finalists, preliminaries and summer exits
Table-toppers Kildare, Wicklow, Fermanagh and Limerick are taking the direct route through to the quarter-finals of the Tailteann Cup after the last round of group stage games.
Irish Examiner
a day ago
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Love leads Fermanagh to top of group four to secure home quarter-final in Tailteann Cup
Tailteann Cup Group 4: Fermanagh 0-25 (0-1-23) Wexford 1-17 (1-4-9) The romance of the Tailteann Cup? Love was certainly in the air at Croke Park where Fermanagh forward Conor Love gave a terrific individual display to seal victory, top spot in Group 4 and a home quarter-final fixture. Love netted in Fermanagh's surprise Round one loss to Carlow and added 1-2 in the subsequent win over Longford but came of age on the bigger stage, scoring a whopping 0-9 at GAA HQ. His very last score was the only one that wasn't from play as the Enniskillen man tortured the Wexford defence with an exhibition of point taking. Wexford began the day top of the group themselves but must now settle for second position - edging out Carow on scoring difference - and a home preliminary quarter-final. They led by two points at half-time but were overwhelmed after the break and slipped to their second Croke Park defeat this season after losing to Limerick in the Division 4 league final. Darragh McGurn, wearing number nine but operating much closer to goal, impressed for Fermanagh too, pinching three points while Garvan Jones sniped their only two-pointer. Joe McDade was influential as well for a Fermanagh side that suggested they have the quality to go at least a step further than their quarter-final placings in 2022 and 2024. They trailed by six points after the opening quarter as Wexford struck 1-5 without response between the 12th and 18th minutes, opening up a 1-5 to 0-2 lead. Sean Nolan struck the Wexford goal and finished with 1-4, helping his team to lead by 1-8 to 0-9 at half-time. Fermanagh put clear daylight between the teams in the third quarter, slotting five single points in a row. McGurn and Love notched two each during that period of dominance to leave Fermanagh two points clear, 0-14 to 1-9. Wexford got it back to level terms at 1-13 to 0-16 but, crucially, never got on top again and Fermanagh pulled decisively clear in the closing 15 minutes or so. Love added four more points in that final period as Wexford struggled to cope with his movement and razor sharp left foot. Jones hoisted over Fermanagh's two-pointer in the 63rd minute, a timely score that left five between them. Scorers for Fermanagh: C Love (0-9, 1 f); G Jones (0-4, 1tp, 1 f); D McGurn (0-3); F O'Brien (2 f), J McDade (0-2 each); R Lyons, Josh Largo Ellis, S McGullion, J Cassidy, R McCaffrey (0-1 each). Scorers for Wexford: S Nolan (1-3, 0-2 frees); P Hughes (0-4, 1 tp); M Rossiter (1 tp), N Hughes (1 tp), G Malone, G Sheehan (1 tp) (0-2 each); M Furlong, J Higgins (0-1 each. FERMANAGH: S McNally; O Smyth, L Cullen, L Flanagan; S McGullion, D McCusker, F O'Brien; J McDade, R Lyons; C McGee, Josh Largo Ellis, R McCaffrey; D McGurn, G Jones, C Love. Subs: J Cassidy for Smyth (h/t); A Kelm for McGee (60); S Cassidy for Jones (63); Jack Largo Ellis for McCusker (65). WEXFORD: D Brooks; M Furlong, G Sheehan, L O'Connor; G Malone, E Porter, M O'Connor; L Coleman, N Hughes; E Nolan, P Hughes, M Rossiter; K O'Grady, T Byrne, S Nolan. Subs: J Higgins for Nolan (22); D Furlong for M Furlong (56); R Brooks for O'Grady (58); C Carty for Malone (63); B Brosnan for Nolan (68). Referee: D Murnane (Cork).
RTÉ News
a day ago
- Sport
- RTÉ News
Love shines at Croke Park as Fermanagh see off Wexford to top Group 4
Seven second-half points from Conor Love powered Fermanagh past Wexford and to a top-place finish in Group 4 of the Tailteann Cup after Sunday's clash at Croke Park. Fermanagh quickly asserted after trailing by 1-8 to 0-9 at half-time to take control of proceedings, with Love on song as midfielder Darragh McGurn also made his presence felt. It completed an exemplary recovery by Fermanagh from their shock opening day loss to Carlow as they secure a fortnight's break and a home quarter-final. Wexford, meanwhile, after a second defeat at GAA HQ this season – having lost the Division 4 league final to Limerick – must settle for a home preliminary quarter-final. Wexford overcame a jittery start to respond by crafting a 1-3 to 0-2 lead after thirteen minutes. Fionan O'Brien slotted over a second-minute free for Fermanagh as Kieran Donnelly's men attacked with some relish from the start. And Ronan McCaffrey was denied a goal for the Ulster men at the expense of a fruitless '45 in the seventh minute after a neat move involving Conor McGee and Conor Love, shortly before midfielder Joe McDade settled Fermanagh into a 0-2 to no-score advantage. Wexford eventually hit their stride to turn the tables in quite some fashion. Páraic Hughes levelled with a two-pointer before Mark Rossiter turned over the subsequent kick-out to send Seán Nolan haring in from the Cusack Stand side to slot to the net in the twelfth minute (1-2 to 0-2). Both sides went close with goal chances before Rossiter boosted Wexford further with another two-pointer, but Fermanagh remained dangerous as O'Brien, McDade and Love shaved the margin to 1-5 to 0-5 after 24 minutes. The Ernesiders generated another goal threat, with Wexford 'keeper Darragh Brooks saving low from the lively Fionan O'Brien. Wexford had a third two-pointer – midfielder Niall Hughes obliging – to lead 1-7 to 0-6 before their rivals grabbed the last three points of the half to close to within 1-8 to 0-9 at the change-of-ends as Ryan Lyons, Ronan McCaffrey and Josh Largo-Ellis hit warning signals for their opponents. The winners' misfortune in front of goal was added to seven minutes into the second-half when wing-back Shane McGullion was sent through the middle by Largo-Ellis only to see his drive fly over off the crossbar and restore parity (0-12 to 1-9). That arrived in an unanswered five-point burst as Fermanagh took hold by 0-14 to 1-9 after 45 minutes with the aid of doubles from midfielder Darragh McGurn and Conor Love. While Glen Malone and free-taker Seán Nolan had Wexford back on terms after 54 minutes (1-13 to 0-16), Fermanagh were in command at that stage, and a two-pointer from Garvan Jones allied to Love's continued excellent finishing ensured they surged to the summit of the group. Fermanagh: Seán McNally; Oisín Smyth, Lee Cullen, Luke Flanagan; Shane McGullion (0-1), Declan McCusker, Fionan O'Brien (0-2, 1f); Joe McDade (0-2), Darragh McGurn (0-3); Conor McGee, Ryan Lyons (0-1), Ronan McCaffrey (0-2); Josh Largo-Ellis (0-1), Garvan Jones (0-4, 1tp, 1f), Conor Love (0-8, 1f). Subs: Jonathan Cassidy (0-1) for Smyth (HT), Aogan Kelm for McGee (60), Seán Cassidy for Jones (63), Jack Largo-Ellis for McCusker (65). Wexford: Darragh Brooks; Liam O'Connor, Gavin Sheehan (0-2, 1tp), Michael Furlong (0-1); Eoin Porter, Eoghan Nolan, Glen Malone (0-2); Liam Coleman, Niall Hughes (0-2, 1tp); Páraic Hughes (0-4, 1tp), Tom Byrne, Mark Rossiter (0-2, 1tp); Kevin O'Grady, Martin O'Connor, Seán Nolan (1-3 0-2f). Subs: Jack Higgins (0-1) for E Nolan, inj. (23), Dylan Furlong for M Furlong (56), Robbie Brooks for O'Grady (59), Conor Carty for Malone (63), Ben Brosnan for S Nolan (68).
