BALLINAMALLARD United chairman Tom Elliott says the club is ‘very pleased’ to be in the running for multi-million pound support from the Northern Ireland Football Fund. The Mallards are one of 20 clubs to reach the second round of the process, which will see significant grants awarded to clubs to enhance their facilities. “We’re very […]
Fermanagh band performs for Gaza
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FERMANAGH band ‘Tully’ were one of the main acts who took centre stage in Roslea over the weekend at a concert which was held in a bid to raise money for people affected by war in Gaza. A large crowd turned out to Derrygannon Hall as part of the fundraiser in the county for the Medical […]
Fermanagh runner to represent Ireland at Worlds
IRVINESTOWN athlete Edel Monaghan has been selected to represent Ireland at the upcoming World Mountain and Trail Running Championships in Canfranc-Pirineos in Spain. Following her superb performance at the International Selection Trials held earlier in the year, the Fermanagh talent has received an international call-up. This will be the first time Spain, and the Pyrenees […]
Beattie leads way for St Pat’s in Fermanagh JFC win
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St Pat’s Donagh 5-18 Coa 0-07 TWO second half goals from Nathan Beattie helped St Patrick’s Donagh to a heavy 26-point victory over Coa on Sunday afternoon as they set up a championship semi-final with Newtownbutler. The game, which was played at Louis Leonard Memorial Park, was never in any doubt with Gary Maguire’s side […]
Crimestoppers offers reward after agricultural thefts
CRIMESTOPPERS is now offering a reward following a recent spate of high value agricultural thefts in Fermanagh and in the Omagh area. From today, (Wednesday) a reward of £3,500 is available for information given directly to the charity that results in the arrest and conviction of those responsible. The ‘Herald has reported a number of […]
Bonner ‘one hundred per-cent’ committed to Fermanagh
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NEW Fermanagh manager Declan Bonner said there will be “no half measures” as he prepares to take the reigns at the Erne helm following his official appointment on Monday night. At a special County Board meeting, the Erne Gaels Belleek manager was ratified as the successor to Kieran Donnelly. Bonner, who guided Donegal to two […]
Fermanagh singer dedicates folk ballad to his mother
OVER 60 years after he won the All-Ireland Fleadh, 91-year-old Tommy McDermott captivated the crowd at the Dún Uladh Cultural Heritage Centre when he performed a song in memory of his late mother. The Lisnaskea man, a much-loved and cherished member of the Fermanagh community, took centre stage at the Omagh venue when he performed an […]
State-of-the-art technology installed at Lough Erne
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FERMANAGH golfers are embracing new state-of-the-art technology at a local course which is of the same standard as information shared with professionals at some of the world’s top TV events. Lough Erne Resort recently unveiled the installation of Toptracer, which provides players with unprecedented real-time insights into their swing and ball flight, revolutionising practice sessions […]
Irvinestown blow Belcoo away in Fermanagh GAA IFC
IRVINESTOWN stormed to a Fermanagh Intermediate Championship quarter-final meeting with Devenish with a comprehensive 16-point thumping over a lacklustre Belcoo on Sunday evening. Played at Canon Maguire Park, an Irvinestown victory was always the expected outcome and the St Molaise men lived up to their favourites tag, wiping away the O’Rahilly’s with relative ease. The […]
Declan Bonner appointed Fermanagh GAA manager
ERNE Gaels manager Declan Bonner has been officially appointed as the new Fermanagh boss. The former Donegal Ulster Championship winning manager was ratified at a Fermanagh GAA County Board meeting tonight (Monday). It was also confirmed that Daithí Hand and Peter Galvin would take on the role of Fermanagh hurling manager, replacing Joe Baldwin. Ronan […]