TWO of Fermanagh’s top Country music stars are set to collaborate at a much-anticipated show in Donegal early next year. Nathan Carter confirmed he’s going to be performing at the Clanree Hotel in Letterkenny on February 12, where he’ll be joined by Glaswegian Lisa McHugh, who lives in Enniskillen. It comes after Liverpudlian Nathan released […]
Fermanagh football club scoops major grant
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A LOCAL soccer club has received significant funding which will help develop its grounds and facilities to make it a more “welcoming, inclusive space”. Enniskillen Rangers Football Club recently confirmed they’d received £1000 from the Hafner’s Sausages Sports Fund, which has pledged to support grassroots teams and community groups in the North. The F&W club […]
Mooney lead St Brigid’s to Connacht Club glory
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IT has been a 12 months to remember for Lisnaskea man Owen Mooney, who guided St Brigid’s to the Connacht Club Championship title, as well as helping Dublin GAA reach new heights. The Fermanagh coach is a well-known figure in GAA, having served in a number of roles with Ulster GAA, before his appointment as […]
Crowley and Owens ready for busy 2026
ENNISKILLEN pro boxer Rhys Owens could be “stepping up to championship level” within the next two years, according to his coach, Sean Crowley. ‘Lights Out’ Owens enjoyed a 2025 to remember, by becoming the first professional boxer from Fermanagh in over 50 years, following in the footsteps of local man Gordon Ferris. With the support […]
‘Tully’ records festive single
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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 […]