While visibly disappointed after losing to Monaghan and frustrated at the amount of added time played by referee Aidan McAleer, Fermanagh manager Joe Baldwin wasn’t pinning the blame on the Donegal whistler. “I can make all the excuses I want about officials, but it isn’t an easy job out there. We had enough chances to […]
New career for former Fermanagh ‘Rose’ Stephanie
A FORMER Fermanagh ‘Rose of Tralee’ contestant Stephanie Maguire has proved that it’s never too late to pursue a career that you dreamed of. The School of Psychology researcher and lecturer at University of Ulster is set to pick up the make-up brush as she embarks on a new part-time occupation as a beautician. The […]
Howe hoping for success with Sligo Rovers
Casey Howe’s ambition is to ‘add to the team’ as she embarks on the next chapter of her footballing career at Sligo Rovers. The 20-year-old, from Maguiresbridge, is one of the most exciting young players, having won two senior caps for Northern Ireland, and 12 caps for the underage national team. Howe spent the last […]
Endless opportunities for females in motorsport
MANY students across the North are being faced with the tough decision of choosing what subjects to study for their A-Level examinations in the next academic year. One local woman, Bernie Collins from Maguiresbridge, is encouraging young females to broaden their horizons and to not rule out the STEM [Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics] subjects […]
New scheme launched to help businesses grow
THE Covid-19 pandemic and the cost of living crisis has had a devastating impact on local business up and down the country. Many businesses, especially in the rural Ireland, are feeling the pinch, but a new programme from the Department of Finance could help local companies effectively calculate and asses their expenses and incomes. The […]
Fermanagh takes centre stage for science festival
YOUNG science enthusiasts in the county are being urged to explore their creative talents as part of a Fermanagh wide initiative. For 11 days, from February 16 to February 26, the STEM subjects, science, technology, engineering and mathematics, will be celebrated in a fun-filled way which is aimed to inspire the younger generation. The event kicks […]
James helps launch new children’s ambulance
LOCAL inspiration James Cox was invited to Belfast for the official launch of the first ever bespoke children’s ambulance in the North. Funded by the Children’s Heartbeat Trust, the ambulance, which is kitted out with toys and sensory lights, aims to provide children and their families with a ‘welcoming and comforting space’ when they are […]
Tough test expected in Tullamore this weekend
Fermanagh manager Kieran Donnelly is urging his players to ‘bring the focus’ to Tullamore on Sunday as they aim to make it two wins from their first two games in the Allianz League this weekend. Offaly started their league campaign with a six-point win over Antrim, and Donnelly is very wary of the threat that The […]
Don’t make life ‘woof’ for your dog this year
THE Fermanagh and Omagh District Council is reminding people that dogs are for life, not just for Christmas. Many families across the county received a pet for Christmas and Barry McElduff, chairman of the local Council, is urging dog owners to be more responsible when it comes to their pooches. “I would like to remind […]
Katie has special Christmas with Santa Claus in Lapland
TEN-year-old Katie McBarron and her mother Maria received a special Christmas present when they were flown over to Lapland to have a private meeting with Santa Claus. Since it’s establishment in 2008 by Gerry Kelly and Colin Barkley, the ‘NI Children to Lapland and Days to Remember Trust’ offers 100 children who are living with […]