Fermanagh finished off the campaign with an impressive victory over Derry at Irvinestown on Saturday. Following the win against neighbours Tyrone the previous week it was important for Mark Henry's team to finish the league with another win.

"It's a major boost to us to beat Derry and Tyrone after a poor start to the campaign. This was the best performance of the lot because we played with more consistency throughout than we did against Tyrone last week. It was a good result against a decent team like Derry and with 7 weeks until the championship game against Cavan, it's given us confidence" says Henry.

Derry opened the scoring in this game with a pointed free from Fintan Bell. Fermanagh responded with a point from play from Sean Quigley before Derry tagged on two more scores. Fintan Bell and full forward Benny Quigg both notching a point apiece.

Fermanagh took the lead for the first time in the game after they hit a hat trick of points. Conall Jones, Sean Quigley and Jarlath Jackman (free) all registering scores to give the home side a 0-04 to 0-03 lead. Derry soon drew level with a 45 metre kick from Tiernan Rafferty.

Fermanagh were playing with a slight breeze at their backs in the first half and capitalised on this with a goal. Ciaran McBrien's shot rebounded off the post and fell to Sean Quigley. Quigley was on hand to collect the rebound and fist to the back of the net. Fermanagh had all the momentum at this stage and extended this lead with two points in quick succession from Paddy McManus before the break to leave the half time score 1-06 to 0-04.

In the second half Derry were first off the mark when Barry Quigg pointed. Conall Jones pulled one back for Fermanagh but Derry were starting to dominate at this stage. Two more points for the Oak Leaf County reduced the deficit to three points and it was against the run of play Fermanagh got a lucky goal. John Joe Strain made a run deep out of his own defence and his attempt at a point dipped under the crossbar. His kick deceived the Derry keeper Kevin Farran who was left picking the ball out of his net.

To their credit Derry continued to press forward in an effort close the deficit. Four consecutive points from Fintan Bell (2), Nathan Rocks and Cahir Mullan brought them to within two points of Fermanagh. It was the Erne men who finished stronger though despite having Aidan Breen sent off with ten minutes left. Monaghan referee Sean Gilsenan deemed his tackle to be high and issued a straight red card.

The fourteen Fermanagh players left on the field dug deep and the set back seemed to spur them on in fact. They finished the game with the final two scores, the first of which from Ciaran McBrien when he skilfully chipped over with the outside of his right foot. The final score was another fine individual effort from Sean Quigley and it was the last say of the match.

There were many solid performances for Fermanagh. Brian McAleer in nets pulled off a number of terrific saves early on to keep Fermanagh in the game. In defence Vinny O'Brien and Jarlath Jackman worked hard and kept Derry at bay. In attack Sean Quigley, Ciaran McBrien and Ruairi Corrigan all looked very dangerous. Vice Captain, Kane Connor also did well and showed great leadership when he was switched from the half back line into centre half forward.