Conference boom continues with fly fishing coup


FERMANAGH is continuing to grow its reputation as a conference destination, with another large delegation preparing to descend on the county in the coming weeks. This time it will be the turn of the Irish Fly Fair and Angling Show, which is coming to the Killyhevlin Hotel on November 18 and 19. Having previously been […]

Probation for Kesh man who assaulted police officer


A KESH man who pleaded guilty to a number of offences – including assaulting a police officer – will have to complete a total of 140 hours community service. Peter Crossan, 28, of Mantlin Road, Kesh, appeared at Enniskillen Magistrates Court via videolink from Maghaberry prison for sentencing. He was also facing charges of resisting police and […]

Joe Mahon acknowledged with Lifetime Award


AN EMOTIONAL Joe Mahon was left speechless after receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award. Mahon’s Hotel began its journey back in 1883, when it was opened by Joseph Mahon who had previously owned the Erne Hotel in Ballyshannon. Joe had been studying hotel management in Manchester when his father Vincent’s passing in 1982 led to him […]

Fermanagh police set for backdated pay windfall


A FORMER policeman and current serving Councillor has claimed years of management being “out of touch” has led to officers in Fermanagh and the North being awarded a £30million payout. The PSNI were landed with the massive bill following a Supreme Court decision ordering them to pay retrospective back-pay for overtime for officers who served […]

Kinawley welcome Bredagh for Ulster Club opener


Kinawley ladies welcome Down champions Bredagh to Patrick McManus Park for their Ulster Senior Club quarter Final this afternoon (Sunday, 2pm) and it’s going to be a huge test for the Borus. Belfast side, Bredagh, claimed their 10th senior title when they beat Kilcoo 5-21 to 1-4 in their county final, just over a week ago, […]

Third time lucky for Lyons?


The last time Erne Gaels and Derrygonnelly went head-to-head in a Senior Championship Final was back in 2016. Ryan Lyons was the captain that day and on Sunday, he will again lead the Erne Gaels team out at Brewster Park but this time he’ll be hoping for a different result, as he recalls the ‘heartbreak’ […]

McGullion ready to lead Harps to glory


They may not have been the ‘Gaels’ they thought they’d face in the championship final, but Shane McGullion and his Derrygonnelly side will not be underestimating Belleek in today’s (Sunday) senior decider. When Erne Gaels beat Enniskillen Gaels 1-10 to 0-9 last Sunday in Kinawley to reach the county final and put out the holders, it […]