Two new clubs join the League + Recap of the AGM
June 14, 2022
On Monday 13th June 2022, the Fermanagh and Western Football League & Association held their respective AGM's in the Bawnacre Centre, Irvinestown.
There was no change in the election of officers for both the League and Association, with several new faces elected to the management committee's to freshen things up. James Harper (Castlederg United), James McGrath (Lisbellaw United), William Scott (Ardstraw), Mark McCutcheon (NFC Kesh) & Adam Gannon (Enniskillen Rovers) were elected by the club representatives.
There were several rule changes proposed with the following coming into effect next season;
- Three teams will be relegated from Division 1 for the next 2 seasons in order to reduce the number of teams back down to 12.
- Division 1 will start on Saturday the 13th August 2022, all other Division's will start the following weekend 20th August.
- All teams will now be permitted to use 5 subs in a match.
- Clubs will be responsible for their own supporters at matches.
- Playing in the Irish Junior Cup with no longer mean a player will be ineligible to play in the Reihill Cup, but a club can only player 3 recognised 1st team player (who are eligible) in a Reihill Cup match.
The following proposals did not receive the 75% majority required to change the rule;
- Relegate 4 teams from Division 1 for the 2022/23 season
- Relegate 3 teams from Reserve Division 1 & 2 for the the 2022/23 season
- Kick of Time for all league match be changed from 230pm to 2pm.
Two new clubs were accepted into the league as well as Ardstraw 1st team returning to the league from the Intermediate ranks and Castlederg United entering a reserve side. The two new clubs are Tyrone based, with the newly formed Newtownstewart Untied and Omagh Albion entering Division 3. Newtownstewart United will be playing their home games at Vaughan Holm, Newtownstewart. Omagh Albion will be playing their home games at Donnelly Holm in Omagh. We would like to wish both clubs the very best and enjoy their time within our league.
Fermanagh and Western Football League Entries - Season 2022/23
Division 1 (14 Teams)
Beragh Swifts
Dergview Reserves
Derrychara Untied
Enniskillen Athletic
Enniskillen Rangers
Enniskillen Town United
Killen Rangers
Lisbellaw United
Magheraveely
Mountfield
Mountjoy United
NFC Kesh
Strathroy Harps
Tummery Athletic
Division 2 (9 Teams)
Augher Starts
Castlederg United
Enniskillen Galaxy
Fintona Swifts
Irvinestown Wanderers
Lisnarick
Maguiresbridge
Omagh Hospitals
Orchard Farm
Division 3 (9 Teams)
Ardstraw
Drumquin United
Dunbreen Rovers
Enniskillen Rovers
Fivemiletown United II
Lisnaskea Rovers
Newtownstewart FC
Omagh Albion
St Patrick's
Reserve Division 1 (11 Teams)
Beragh Swifts Reserves
Dergview III
Dunbreen Rovers Reserves
Enniskillen Rangers Reserves
Enniskillen Town United Reserves
Killen Rangers Reserves
Lisbellaw United Reserves
Magheraveely Reserves
Mountjoy United Reserves
NFC Kesh Reserves
Strathroy Harps Reserves
Reserve Division 2 (11 Teams)
Ardstraw Reserves
Drumquin United Reserves
Enniskillen Athletic Reserves
Killen Rangers III
Lisbellaw Untied III
Lisnarick Reserves
Maguiresbridge Reserves
Mountfield Reserves
Omagh Hospital Reserves
Orchard Farm Reserves
Tummery Athletic Reserves
Reserve Division 3 (9 Teams)
Augher Stars Reserves
Castlederg United Reserves
Derrychara United Reserves
Dunbreen Rovers III
Enniskillen Galaxy Reserves
Enniskillen Rovers Reserves
Fintona Swifts Reserves
Irvinestown Wanderers Reserves
Mountjoy Untied III