‘No point going and saying it’s ok – that’s bullshit’


FERMANAGH manager Declan Bonner was pulling no punches following his team’s second successive defeat in the Allianz National Football League on Sunday. Despite dominating the game in Sligo for large periods, missed chances once again haunted the Erne men, with the Connacht side finishing strong to take the two points from the round two game. […]

End of an era at Enniskillen Castle café


The caterer at Enniskillen Castle café has served notice of their intention to cease trading and the final operating day will be this Saturday. Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, which owns the café premises, is expected to seek a new tenant for the business. Current tenant, Charlie Oldcroft, said today, “Unfortunately for a while we […]

Major resurfacing on A32 to begin this week
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PART of the main Enniskillen to Omagh road will be closed for the next two weeks as major resurfacing works get underway. The £450,000 project on the A32 began on Monday this week, and starting the Mossfield Road at Sidaire and running between the Drumbulcan Road and Makenny Road. The proposed road scheme will include full width […]

Enniskillen romp to Women’s Ulster Junior Cup Final


Women’s Ulster Junior Cup Ballynahinch 5 Enniskillen 56 ENNISKILLEN Women’s rugby team continued to prove they’re a dominant force in the sport after they booked their place in the final of the Ulster Junior Cup. In great conditions at Ballynahinch, Skins started the game strong. Alex Kernaghan made ground before Lucy Thompson broke through, putting […]

Devenish Island bought by David Mahon
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Devenish Island on Lower Lough Erne has been sold, with the purchaser revealed as David Mahon, a prominent local businessman and a senior member of the Orange Order. Mr. Mahon is a well-known figure serving as the current County Grandmaster for Donegal and his son, also named David Mahon, is a Democratic Unionist Party councillor […]

Council’s new plan for St Patrick’s Day in Enniskillen


Fermanagh and Omagh District Council is inviting applications from experienced artists to deliver projects as part of this year’s St Patrick’s Day celebrations in Enniskillen. The Artist in the Community project is supported by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland through the Artist in Residence Programme. The appointed artist will work closely with community groups, […]

Sligo finish strong to overpower Fermanagh


Allianz NFL Division Three Round Two Sligo 1-19 Fermanagh 0-15 A STRONG finish from Sligo saw them take the win from the local derby league game in Markievicz Park on Sunday afternoon, as Fermanagh’s wait for points goes on. Fermanagh made a number of changes to their team before throw-in, with Jack Kelly, Oisin Smyth, […]