Fermanagh SFC final: Erne Gaels defeat Derrygonnelly in final replay

After an enthralling encounter seven nights ago in which Derrygonnelly played for 48 minutes with just 14 men, Sean Flanagan’s men raced into a two-point lead but failed to score for 19 minutes thereafter.

A spell that yielded 1-5 without reply for Belleek as they established control.

Ultan Kelm plundered to the net while brother Oisin roved forward on three occasions from half-back to raise a white flag.

A rousing two-pointer from Ultan just before the half-time whistle meant that the reigning holders led 1-9 to 0-4 at the break.

With McCaffrey black carded, Derrygonnelly staged a fightback.

Jones’ thunderbolt slashed the arrears as Derrygonnelly made a roaring start to the second half scoring 1-4 before Belleek were restored to 15.

However, Erne Gaels managed to stem the attacking tide and kept their opponents scoreless until the 60th minute.

Ryder landed a huge settler for Belleek to keep the Harps at bay and Aogan Kelm’s score sealed the victory.