Gildernew to contest European Parliament election


AFTER serving as Fermanagh and South Tyrone MP for almost 20 years, Michelle Gildernew is set to contest the upcoming European Parliament election. On Monday morning, the Dungannon politician took to Sinn Féin’s social media where she confirmed that she will contest a seat in the Midlands/North West constituency election in June. “The European Union […]

BREAKING NEWS: Fermanagh road closed after accident


THE PSNI has confirmed that the Pettigo Road, Kesh, is currently closed after a lorry has overturned. “Police are currently at the scene of an overturned lorry on the Pettigo Road, Kesh,” a PSNI spokesperson said in a statement released on Friday afternoon. “A diversion is in place at Bannagh Beg Road and road users […]

McCann praises management effort


MIDFIELDER Gavin McCann covered a lot of ground on the Augher pitch on Friday as he helped his side to a historic three-point victory against Coláiste Feirste. The Belnaleck man said he took note from his team manager Richie O’Callaghan who plies his trade around the middle of the park for Enniskillen Gaels as the schoolboys […]

Doonan talks Essendon exit and return to Erne ladies


AS Joanne Doonan watched on from the sidelines as her Fermanagh teammates beat Longford in Donagh on Sunday, the reality of the Irish weather was never more real, with soaked and freezing feet all around. It’s a far cry from the Melbourne weather Doonan had become accustomed to for almost two years while playing Australian […]

Scintillating Smyth ensures winning start


Fermanagh 2-14 Longford 0-6 NEW Fermanagh manager, CJ McGourty, couldn’t have hoped for a better start than that provided by this scintillating opening-round victory over a Longford side laced with higher-status experience. Attacking ace Eimear Smith showed that she has lost none of her exceptional scoring prowess and her presence had the added benefit of freeing up Blaíthín Bogue […]

Take Life One Lamp Post at a Time!


MANY moons ago I started to jog to help with stress. I started out walking and then over time wondered what it would be like to run. So, I started with just one lamppost. I’d walk several miles and then would jog to a lamppost. The next time I was out I would jog to […]

Fluffy new addition to St Kevin’s College staff


ST KEVIN’S College Lisnaskea welcomes Pluto, a new therapy dog! St Kevin’s College Lisnaskea has announced it’s latest furry addition to the staff – Pluto, a bushy-tailed black labradoodle specially trained thanks to Assistance Dogs NI. Pluto will serve as a therapy dog to help students with their mental, physical, social, and emotional functioning. Therapy Dogs, such as […]

Time for a helping hand


In 1974 during the Easter holidays of my final year at boarding school a vocational workshop was organised for boys thinking of becoming a priest. Anyone that way inclined had to stay over for the weekend while all the other boys went home on holidays. As someone attracted to the idea of becoming a priest, […]