FERMANAGH angler James O’Doherty said it is an “amazing feeling” to be placed third in the world in angling as he aims to make it to the top in the sport. Following the conclusion of the Feeder Fishing Nations World Championship, the local man finished third in the leaderboard, just narrowly behind winner Ansing Ramon […]
Fermanagh unites as Catherine’s fundraiser hits £100,00
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OVER £100,000 has been raised by the Fermanagh community to support much-loved and cherished Catherine Cox, who recently spent time at one of the leading physiotherapy centres in the UK. For over 12 months, the county has been rallying in support of Catherine who lives with an incredibly rare health condition, CDKL5. CDKL5 deficiency disorder is […]
Harvest festival with an Indian flavour in Enniskillen
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ALMOST 200 members of the Fermanagh Indian Association enjoyed a special celebration of ‘Onam’ in Enniskillen in a bid to “strengthen the connections” among the local community. Annually across India, residents take part in a harvest and cultural festival known as ‘Onam’ which dates back to the legend of Asura King Mahabali who once ruled […]
Derrygonnelly set up Fermanagh final with Erne Gaels
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Mannok SFC Semi-Final Derrygonnelly 3-16 Teemore 0-08 By Mark McGoldrick DERRYGONNELLY set up a crunch Fermanagh Senior Football Championship Final meeting with Erne Gaels after they overpowered Teemore with 17 points to spare in their semi-final on Sunday evening. Played in Brewster Park in Enniskillen, the Harps dominated the encounter from the off, with a […]
Derrygonnelly and Kinawley ready for championship final
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DERRYGONNELLY know they’re “going to be up against it” when they take on a Kinawley side on Saturday (7pm) who are chasing their eighth Fermanagh LGFA Senior Football Championship title in a row. The Brian Boru’s and the Harps have enjoyed mammoth battles in recent years and this Saturday’s game in Brewster Park is set […]
‘Authentic’ Kevin ready for return to Ardhowen
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A CAVAN singer, who “embodies the heart and soul of traditional Country music”, is set to make his return to Fermanagh when he headlines a much-anticipated gig at the Ardhowen Theatre. The Enniskillen venue is expected to be a sell-out when the award-winning Kevin Logue, from the border village of Bawnboy, stops off for a […]
Price hikes lead to food poverty fears
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THE foodbank in Enniskillen is bracing itself for ‘a busy winter’ as the local community has been left reeling from the recent price hike and the cost-of-living crisis. Food inflation has hit an 18-month high, with the cost of food and non-alcoholic drink prices rising to a staggering 5.1 per-cent, leaving many in the county […]
Nesbitt vows to fight for rural primary care
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THE Health Minister has said GPs in Fermanagh are ‘on his radar’ and vowed to campaign for better funding support to ensure local healthcare services are able to cope. GPs and health professionals from across Fermanagh and Tyrone listened intently to Minister Mike Nesbitt’s address during the 10-year celebration of the South West GP Federation […]
Adrian’s double date with Netflix
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ENNISKILLEN actor Adrian Dunbar is set to star in two much-anticipated series which will be broadcast on Netflix, as his distinguished career continues to go from strength to strength. The 67-year-old confirmed that he’s going to be cast in Dublin-based series ‘Grown Ups’ which has been commissioned on Netflix, while his previous crime drama will […]
Erne Gaels and Ederney set to do battle again
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REIGNING champions Erne Gaels will bid to make it to their fourth successive Fermanagh Senior Football Championship Final this weekend when they face Ederney in a crunch semi-final clash. Following the quarter-finals, the Belleek side were drawn to face the St Joseph’s men, who had qualified for the last four following the conclusion of the […]