![]() ![]() ![]() The Lake men wouldn't have believed that they'd experience a two-decade drought.Įnniskillen would have been even more incredulous if you'd told them they'd go 16 years without lifting the New York Cup in their Brewster Park home – but they did, from 2006 until the 23rd of last month. The Enniskillen men were coming towards the end of a run of six consecutive county crowns, from 1998 to 2003 inclusive, while Gowna also won six in Cavan, albeit over the longer period of 1994 to that year of 2002. The Gaels prevailed by four points, but suffered a second final heartbreak in four seasons, losing out to Tyrone's Errigal Ciaran. These two clubs were relatively big beasts when they met 20 years (and two days) ago at the Ulster Club SFC semi-final stage. It will be a remarkable achievement if either of this sides reaches this year's decider, not least because they're both basically 'newbies', but there's proud history to draw on for both. Sure, neither county has provided an Ulster Senior Football winner – but they have had finalists more recently than Antrim, Armagh, and even the much-vaunted Tyrone. SOME still look down their noses at Fermanagh and Cavan club football, an attitude that doesn't stand up to much scrutiny. Ulster Club SFC quarter-final: Enniskillen Gaels (Fermanagh) v Gowna (Cavan) (Brewster Park, 7pm tonight)
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