Mayo to end Fermanagh fairytale with plenty left in tank

THE thought of Fermanagh contesting the Bank of Ireland football championship final is now a real possibility. Tomorrow they take on Mayo; the Ernesiders first All-Ireland semi-final.

It's their reward for a record fourth consecutive win in the championship, specifically for overcoming Armagh, who seemed invincible in the Ulster final against Donegal.

The qualifier system, now in its fourth year, has largely benefited the strong counties by giving them the chance to re-group after defeat in their provincial championships, although there have been notable exceptions,