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Lancashire seem to be taking it a lot more serious than have for the last few seasons which is great to see. They must be favourites to win it now? From what i've heard it was a very strong team out yesterday. We have a few more players from the club who were unavailable yesterday, and who would definitely add to the quality of the panel, i'm sure other clubs are the same.

Anyone know what's going on with Womble?
Hoganstand have a story up saying he's leaving the country again.

I heard he left again last week, don't know whether it was for Oz or for the States.

Lancashire hammered Gloucestershire today 2-14 to 0-01.

Warwickshire beat London juniors last weekend. Lancashire V Gloucestershire and Yorkshire V Hertfordshire tomorrow, both games in Birmingham.

Shame both games are the same time in Manchester, would have made more sense to have both games at the same venue and attracted a bit of a crowd.

Fully expect both games to be very close.

That does seem a bit strange alright, we never seem to take the opportunities to market our games properly over here! Make a day of it - advertise it correctly, perhaps throw in a bbq or something and if its a decent day like last weekend then a biggish crowd could be attracted - should be two good games, would fancy Mitchells and Brendans though!

Should be two great games in Division 1 and Division 2. Totally agree that there would have been more sense in fixing both games for the same venue. Hard to call both finals. John Mitchel's definitely look a bit more beatable at the moment, and there was nothing between Peter's and Brendan's earlier in the season. Watched a bit of the Brendan's game yesterday. They took some great scores, but the searing heat made it difficult for both sides.

St Peter's beat Hugh O'Neills tonight in Leeds in the Pennine League. Hugh O'Neills put up a very strong second half performance.

Seems as though John Mitchel's are back in full swing after their latest victory in the Pennine League. Lawrence's beat Cuchullains too.

Yeah looks like John Mitchel's have overcome their hangover from last season. No doubt their aim is for another crack at the All-Ireland junior. They had 48 players out training a few weeks ago which is crazy stuff. Bit surprised at Cuchullains being beaten, but Division 1 is very competitive this season. The St. Peter's game against Hugh O'Neill's has been rearranged for this coming Tuesday night in Leeds.

[The wet conditions will suit neither side.]

There has been some seriously heavy showers in Enniskillen today. I hope they're not as bad tomorrow. The wet conditions will suit neither side.

Not true. Derry got caught out in the Ulster Championship last year because a wet weather game suited the Fermanagh defensive style better.  And on the other side, Down are historically bad in the wet in Ulster Championship, and there is no reason that the current team will be any better with the style they try to play.  So wet weather... advantage Fermanagh

I dont agree. Throughout this year's NFL, Fermanagh tried to play an offensive style of football. This was probably a contributing factor to them getting relegated. Just because Fermanagh played a defensive system last year doesn't mean the same will happen again this year. Before 2008, especially in 2004, Fermanagh were praised for playing an attacking brand of football. In the words of John Maughan Fermanagh were a "breath of fresh air". Tactics and systems of play aren't set in stone. They evolve over time.  Fermanagh have had to adjust their playing style according to the availability of players.  On too many occasions in the NFL they were without key players, or during the matches lost players to the yellow card system gratefully deceased and consequently were seldom able to establish any coherent style of play.  As to the wet weather suiting Fermanagh I ask you to cast your mind back to 2006 Ulster Championship and the dreadful performance against Antrim in the rain in Brewster Park.  The rain does not suit Fermanagh full stop.

There's no doubt that Fermanagh played a defensive brand of football last season but I agree that a wet day and heavy pitch will not suit them. They are quite a light team and play better with a dry ball in their hands. I hope they are a lot more offensive tomorrow, teams have worked out Fermanagh and we need to mix it up a bit.

What about the Cornerstone? Dead on boyo in there.

Not a bad pub, but you'll only ever find locals from certain areas of Enniskillen in there.

I'd head out the Sligo road to the Village Inn. Couple of lookers working in there.

Also does great pints and carvery on a Sunday.

Why not The Horseshoe?

I tell you why.......because yer boy is one of the most ignorant b**tards to walk this earth.

The horseshoe, not a bar frequented by too many GAA fans. Good summing up by Caid on Enniskillen's night life. If you head to Pat's and the Crowes, you won't go far wrong.

Lancashire's new website is up and running, www.lancashiregaa.co.uk. Looks very impressive and should be good for obtaining results and fixtures information.

I'm a complete neutral when it comes to the semi-final. I've got my ticket for the final and I've booked the accomodation so just looking forward to the weekend in Edinburgh in May. The success of both teams is great for Irish rugby and hopefully Ulster will be more competitive next season as well. It's amazing how strong Ireland is internationally with such few professional sides.

SFL Division 1

Enniskillen Gaels 0-14 0-09 Derrygonnelly
Devenish 0-08 0-12 Tempo
Roslea 1-09 2-06 Belcoo

SFL Division 2

Aughadrumsee 0-07 2-10 Erne Gaels
Derrylin 0-13 1-14 Brookeboro
Lisnaskea 2-12 0-07 Coa

Good result for the Gaels, hopefully they'll have a good run in the league, it has been their downfall come the championship the last few seasons. Suprising enough result, Tempo beating Devenish. Looking at Division 2, it appears 'Skea should make a swift return to Division 1, while Erne Gaels could also make a strong push for promotion.

Cuchullains got back on the winning trail after beating St. Benedicts easily in the end and Oisins beat Bros. Pearse, both games in Div. 1. I hear St. Anne's didn't make it over to play Hugh O'Neill's on Saturday evening after their bus broke down!

I think St Pat's Chester shipped a heavy defeat away to Young Irelands, 5-12 to 0-05 if the reports are correct. Not great for the confidence of a team starting out. Hopefully they'll become a bit more competitive in the county junior league and championship.