FERMANAGH band ‘Tully’ said it’s “only fitting” that they recorded their Christmas single which was written by a local man. The Knocks group have taken another major step in their career by releasing ‘Christmas 1915’, which was written by the much-respected Cormac McConnell from Arney. ‘Christmas 1915’ is about the unofficial Christmas truce between British […]
Town mourns death of postman Maurice
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TRIBUTES have been paid across the Enniskillen community following the passing of Maurice Spillane, who was remembered as a popular postman and “a true gentleman”. Formerly of Drumcor Hill in Enniskillen, Mr Spillane passed away peacefully on December 5. A popular figure in the town, Mr Spillane worked as a postman around Enniskillen and the […]
Council celebrates local sports clubs
A SPECIAL celebration was held at the Townhall in Enniskillen to mark 50 years of NFC Kesh and North Fermanagh Cricket Club. Representatives from both sporting organisations gathered for the Fermanagh and Omagh District Council event, which was another memorable event to recognise the club’s longevity and success. As previously reported by the ‘Herald, in […]
Scottish music star ready for Enniskillen show
THE Ardhowen Theatre is expecting be a sell-out next year when Scottish music star Calum MacPhail returns with a brand new range of music and songs. The Enniskillen venue has confirmed that the talented musician will headline a show on Saturday, October 10, with a large crowd expected to attend. “Scottish singer, songwriter, and accordionist […]
Fermanagh Country music fans ready for festive hooley
COUNTRY music fans are set to end the year in style, with a gala concert spanning generations. Excitement is building with the much-loved Mick Flavin is set to collaborate with rising local star Conor Owens at the Kinawley Community Centre on Tuesday, December 30. The 76-year-old country star from Longford has been entertaining fans since the early 1980s, releasing […]
Erne Boxing Club packing a punch but in need of support
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AFTER 18 years at the heart of sport in Fermanagh and with over 60 Ulster titles to its name, the Erne Boxing Club continues to punch well above its weight. Much of its recent popularity and acclaim has been down to the success of local pro, Rhys Owens, who has become the first professional boxer […]
Armstrong to compete in World Rally Championship 2026
FERMANAGH driver Jon Armstrong has been confirmed as one of the M-Sport drivers for next year’s World Rally Championship. The Kesh man, who is a two-time Junior WRC runner-up, will represent M-Sport in the campaign, with Shane Byrne as his co-driver. It comes after Armstrong was named the driver of the year on FIAERC.com after […]
Ballinamallard United pay tribute to Billy Elliott
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BALLINAMALLARD United Football Club has paid tribute to the popular William Elliott, who was a talented footballer and a long-time supporter of the Fermanagh club. Formerly of Limetree Avenue in Antrim, Mr Elliott passed away peacefully in hospital on November 27. Mr Elliott, originally from Ballinamallard, was remembered as a skilled footballer who represented the […]
Dolan braced for Ally Pally return
HE may be a 500/1 shot to get his hands on the Sid Waddell Trophy, but Brendan Dolan feels that he has enough experience and talent to make his mark at the PDC World Darts Championship. When the ‘History Maker’ walks onto the Alexandra Palace stage on Monday (December 15), he’ll be making his 17th […]
Brookeborough ladies GAA club marks 25 years
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A special celebration was held recently to recognise 25 years of ladies GAA in Brookeborough which has been ‘at the heart of the club’ and the community for a quarter of a century. Past and present members of Brookeborough Heber MacMahon’s ladies GAA teams turned out to the Townhall in Enniskillen for the Fermanagh and […]