Two Derrylin sisters have raised over £12,000 by running the Belfast Marathon in memory of their father, with the aim of increasing awareness and raising money for a local heart organisation. Michelle Smith and Breege Cassidy completed the grueling marathon in May where they raised £12,236 which they recently presented to the British Heart Foundation […]
O’Connor eager for more with Aghadrumsee
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THERE is a “serious buzz” in the Aghadrumsee club and Jason O’Connor said the St Macartan’s team are eager to create more history as they prepare to kick-start their junior championship bid. Aghadrumsee head into the Championship on a high, weeks after they pulled off a shock by beating their rivals Roslea to get their […]
Fermanagh band takes the States by storm
IN what has been one of the busiest weeks of their music career to date, The Tumbling Paddies have performed to thousands of fans in the States, while releasing a successful new single. The six-man Fermanagh group, who have established themselves as one of the top bands on the island, recently led five action-packed and […]
Major support for Enniskillen business group
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A LOCAL high street business has been hailed as “a tremendous example” of what the town has to offer. Cassidy Hospitality Group, which operates some of the biggest eateries and top retailers in the town, recently agreed to join up with the UK Government-backed organisation ‘Go Succeed’. The Enniskillen organisation operates some of the town’s top […]
Top Fermanagh talent wows at Fleadh Cheoil
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THE O’Donnell siblings from Roslea have again achieved unprecedented success at the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann as they continue to become the leading local force in Irish traditional music. Aodhán, Ciara and Olivia O’Donnell won the 24C Ceol Trír / Trios (15-18 years) title in Wexford, with Olivia also claiming second place in the 1C […]
Donnelly calls time as Erne boss after four years
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A NEW era is on the way for the Fermanagh inter-county team after Kieran Donnelly stepped down as manager after four years in charge, with the search beginning to appoint his successor. In a statement released by Fermanagh GAA on Monday morning, Donnelly confirmed he would be stepping down from his position as Erne boss, […]
Late McGullion two-pointer leads Harps to league title
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Westville Hotel Senior Football League Division One Final Derrygonnelly 0-17 Erne Gaels 0-15 DERRYGONNELLY made it six Division One league titles in ten years after Stephen McGullion kicked a late two-point score to seal victory for the Harps in a hard-fought final against Erne Gaels on Sunday. The conclusion was marred with controversy. Two two-pointers […]
Bonner and Corrigan touted for Erne hotseat
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ERNE Gaels manager Declan Bonner and Kinawley boss Dom Corrigan are among the many names being touted as a potential successor to Kieran Donnelly as Fermanagh GAA manager. Speculation is mounting over who could be in the running for the hotseat, with many suggesting Bonner will be the leading candidate for the position following his […]
Second half surge key for Teemore Minors
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MINOR B FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL Teemore 2-12 Ederney 2-6 TWO second half goals from Adam McCaffrey and Thomas Fitzpatrick helped Teemore win the Minor B Football Championship title after a strong battle against Ederney. The Shamrocks overturned a three-point half-time deficit to get their hands on the title, to their delight of their fans, after a […]
Enniskillen Rangers retire jersey for Michael Kerr
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THERE were emotional scenes at the Ball Range on Saturday when Enniskillen Rangers made the decision to retire the number three jersey in memory of the much-loved Michael Kerr. An impeccable minutes applause was observed ahead of the opening game of the Fermanagh and Western Football League match between Enniskillen Rangers and Ballinamallard United Reserves, […]