Sean Armstrong | Niall Bogue | Eoin Brosnan | Paddy Bradley | Sean Cavanagh Aidan Carr | Kevin Cassidy | Ronan Clarke | Bryan Cullen | Colm Cooper
Shane Curran | Brian Dooher | Kieran Donahy | Mattie Forde | Thomas Freeman
Raymond Gallagher | Paul Galvin | Leighton Glynn | Ciaran Hanratty
Stephen Kernan | James Masters | Andy McClean | Oisin McConville
Ciaran McDonald | Stephen McDonnell | Michael Meehan | Barry Monaghan
Finnian Moriarty | Adrian Morrissey | Conor Mortimer | Eoin Mulligan
Ross Munnelly | Nicholas Murphy | Eamon O'Hara | Stephen O'Neill
Tomas Ó Sé | Darragh Ó Sé | Declan O'Sullivan | Colm Parkinson | Tomás Quinn
Donal Shine | Ciaran Whelan | Fergal Doherty

This year, Raymie Gallagher finally began to get his day in the sun. Although one of the most feared attackers in the country, Fermanagh’s inability to rise out of the ultra-competitive Ulster championship confined him to being just another class player who would never play on the big stage.

Yet, all this has changed in recent times. The back-door system saw Gallagher lead Fermanagh to the All-Ireland quarter-final last summer, after beating Meath, unfortunately the Ulster crux came back to haunt them as they ran headlong into a Tyrone team in ruthless form.

However, further reward has come since as the Dublin-based Gallagher helped his club, St Brigid’s to their first ever county championship this year. Although the club can boost a host of young cosmopolitan talent, it was undoubtedly the combination of Raymie and his cousin Rory Gallagher that ensured the Brigid’s name was elevated onto the national scene. With Gallagher in his prime, St Brigid’s and Fermanagh can expect to see several more good year’s out of the ace attacker.

What have been the greatest moments in your career?
Probably winning the Dublin championships this year. Obviously playing in Croke Park for Fermanagh was a great experience but I lost both times.

Who are the toughest team you have ever come up against?
Tyrone, Armagh and Kerry are the most difficult opposition I have come up against. They are the three best teams in the country. Tyrone and Kerry have both beaten us heavily in the last two years.

Who is the toughest opponent you have ever come up against?
They are all tough at inter-county level, I couldn’t pick any one individual out. The decent teams tend to defend more as a unit anyway. The Armagh defence is very strong as a unit and so, of course, is Tyrone.

What advice would you give to young players?
Enjoy playing the game, as that is the most important aspect. Look after yourself, and that means eating well, and avoiding alcohol as much as possible.

Who was your childhood hero?
Kerry were the great team when I was growing up so I would have to say I looked up to men like Mikey Sheehy and Eoin Liston.

How do you balance county commitments and playing club football in Dublin?
It’s not too bad to be honest. Earlier this year I concentrated on the county and didn’t train with the club much all summer. They were very helpful in this regard. It’s tough and would be great if I didn’t have to work! - Especially with travelling up to Fermanagh to train during the week and then return home and get up for work the next morning. I wouldn’t like to see players get too greedy, but it’s right that they are looked after for expenses.

© December 2003