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 […]
Concern as cocaine found in waters of Lough Erne
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Cocaine and by-products of Class A drugs have been found ‘quite strongly’ in Lough Erne and across some of the major lakes in the North. The concerning news was recently revealed on ‘The States of Us’ podcast on BBC NI, with scientists carrying out almost 140 different water samples from various waterways across the North. […]
Major upgrade confirmed for Brewster Park
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THE home of Fermanagh GAA is set for an almost half-a-million pound upgrade, it has been confirmed. In his address to the County Convention at the South West College on Monday night, Fermanagh’s Safety and Facilities Committee chairman, Sean Donnelly, revealed the latest plans for Brewster Park. Estimated to cost £420,000, all of the old […]
New Fermanagh GAA chairman lays down the gauntlet
THE new Fermanagh GAA county chairman laid down the gauntlet to clubs in the county to “drive things forward and come up with solutions” to promote and enhance local Gaelic games. History was made at the South West College in Enniskillen on Monday night, when John McGovern became the first member of Derrygonnelly Harps GFC […]
Fermanagh GAA county team expenses rise by £97,000
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FERMANAGH’S county team expenses increased by £97,897 over the past 12 months, the ‘Herald understands. Katie Crudden, from Crudden Dolan Ltd, confirmed that the county team expenses for Fermanagh GAA for 2025 stands at £596,412, which is a significant jump from £498,515 for 2024. In a breakdown delivered to the County Convention on Monday, it […]
Cocaine traces found in Lough Erne, new study reveals
COCAINE and by-products of Class A drugs have been found “quite strongly” in Lough Erne and other lakes in the North. The concerning news was revealed on ‘The State of Us’ podcast on BBC NI, with scientists carrying out almost 140 different water samples from various waterways across the North. Conducted by the Agri-Food and […]
Roslea actor to star in ITV drama
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Filming has begun on a much-anticipated new police drama on ITV, which will see Fermanagh actor Nigel Boyle take a lead role. Originally from Roslea, but having spent most of his life living in England, the talented actor has been confirmed to be playing a main part in ‘The Blame’ which will hit our TV […]