As the 2024 Paris Olympics gets underway with the opening ceremony this evening (Friday), Fermanagh is gearing up to cheer on our athletes on the world stage. Ross Corrigan, Nathan Timoney, Claire Boles and near neighbour Leona Maguire will all be going for gold, and the team’s chef de mission, Gavin Noble, from Enniskillen, is […]
Stafford appointed Ballinamallard manager
Ballinamallard United FC has appointed Mark Stafford as first-team manager. Stafford, a former player at the club with over 250 appearances was Tommy Canning’s assistant last season but will now take over as manager following Canning’s unexpected departure a couple of weeks ago. Following his appointment Stafford said: “As everyone will know I have a […]
Casey Howe is top of The Town
WHEN Casey Howe bagged her 10th goal of the season for Athlone Town on Saturday afternoon, the commentator referred to the Maguiresbridge player as “the in-form Casey Howe,” as she cut through the middle to slot her left-footed shot to the net. The 21-year-old has enjoyed a brilliant season so far at The Town and on Saturday her […]
Derby deal for talented Corry
Talented Ballinamallard United and Trillick GAA star Sean Corry has signed a two-year scholarship at Derby County. The St Michael’s student was spotted playing for Northern Ireland under 15s by the Head of Recruitment at the EFL Championship club and since then the 16-year-old has been on several trials where he impressed. This Sunday, the family […]
Smyth kicks 14 points as Erne ladies book semi spot
Fermanagh 2-18 Derry 4-7 Fermanagh ladies booked their place in the All-Ireland semi-final but with London still to play on Sunday, Erne manager, CJ McGourty has one aim – to top the group, after what he described as “not our best performance” on Wednesday night, against the Oak Leafers. Eimear Smyth was a shining light on a […]
Claire Boles ‘honoured’ to be in Ireland Olympic squad
FERMANAGH’S Claire Boles has been named as a ‘travelling reserve’ for the Ireland Women’s Sevens squad that will compete at this summer’s Olympic Games in Paris. The 12-player squad was confirmed on Monday afternoon with the Carrybridge player listed along with Amy Larn as one of the reserves. 26-year-old Boles may be called to action if […]
Corrigan and Timoney confirmed to row at 2024 Olympics
The Olympic Federation of Ireland has officially selected Ross Corrigan and Nathan Timoney to row for Ireland at the Olympic Games in Paris this summer. Corrigan and Timoney qualified the Men’s Pair boat for the Paris Games last September but had to wait until now to ensure it would be the Fermanagh duo in the […]
Canning parts ways with Ballinamallard Utd
Ballinamallard Utd has this evening confirmed that manager Tommy Canning has resigned. In a post on Facebook the club said; “Tommy has informed the Club that due to his work commitments and travel distance it is challenging to fulfil the role. We thank Tommy for his services to the Club and wish him well for […]
Super Saturday in store for the Enniskillen 10K
This Saturday the Enniskillen 10k, sponsored by Modern Tyres, will make its return for the first time in five years. The ‘Castle to Castle’ event starts from the iconic Enniskillen Castle running towards the National Trust property Castle Coole, before returning to the finish line at Derrychara Playing Fields. Over 1000 thousand runners and walkers are expected […]
Erne men ready for crunch quarter-final with Antrim
It’s familiar territory for Fermanagh and Antrim this Saturday evening (6pm) when they go head-to-head in Brewster Park. The draw for the last eight was made on Monday morning and with Fermanagh having already played Laois and Wicklow in the group stages, they could only draw either Limerick or Antrim. “We sort of knew going […]