‘BRAGGING RIGHTS’ BOUT By Mark McGoldrick LOCAL boxer Rhys Owens says he’s “feeling a bit more at ease” as he prepares for his second professional bout, just three weeks after his debut, as his career goes from strength to strength. The Enniskillen man got his pro career off to the perfect start with a stoppage victory […]
Almost £250,000 raised at Ederney Oskars night
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OVER 600 people packed into the Great Northern Hotel on Saturday night for the hugely successful Ederney Community Oskars event, with close to a quarter-of-a-million pounds raised. There were jubilant scenes at the Bundoran hotel as some of the movies, which were created by actors and actresses from the local community, were screened to the huge audience […]
Tributes to Fermanagh man described as ‘one of a kind’
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TRIBUTES have been paid across the Fermanagh community following the death of Seamus McConnell who was remembered as a ‘true gentleman’ and as ‘one of a kind.’ Formerly of Blaney in Derrygonnelly, Mr McConnell passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, October 27, following a battle with illness. The father-of-three was a respected contractor, who ran […]
Fermanagh street named after Andrew could be renamed
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A STREET in Derrygonnelly, which was named after Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, could be set for a name change after a veteran women’s rights lawyers has appealed for a major overhaul. King Charles III confirmed on Thursday that his brother Andrew, who has been linked to convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, would lose his ‘Prince’ title and […]
Double delight for Fermanagh LGFA star Smyth
FERMANAGH ladies star Eimear Smyth enjoyed a Friday night to remember when she was named on the TG4 LGFA Intermediate Team of the Year, as well as picking up an Irish News all-star award. The Erne forward, who played a key role in Derrygonnelly ladies’ historic championship win, was honoured for her strong contribution to […]
St Pat’s want to ‘have a go’ at Ulster Championship
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ST Patrick’s Donagh manager Gary Maguire has urged his players to embrace the opportunity ahead this weekend as they prepare to kick off their Ulster Junior Club Championship campaign. The Donagh men face Belfast side St Agnes GAC in Brewster Park on Saturday in the Ulster quarter-final and Maguire is calling on his players to […]
Lyons says SFC win is ‘massive’ for Erne Gaels
ERNE Gaels captain Ryan Lyons hailed the resilience of his teammates after the Belleek men won the Fermanagh Senior Football Championship for the second successive season. A blistering opening 20 minutes was key for Erne Gaels as they overpowered Derrygonnelly to get their hands on their fourth New York Cup, in jubilant scenes in Brewster […]
Fermanagh horse breaks Irish point-to-point record
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HORSE racing history was made recently when a Fermanagh-trained horse broke a point-to-point record that has stood for almost 70 years. There were joyous scenes at Portrush Point To Point track on Saturday (October 11) when the David Christie-trained horse became the all-time record Irish point-to-point winning horse. ‘Winged Leader’ etched his name into the […]
Relic to St Carlo enshrined at Enniskillen church
A RELIC of a newly canonised saint has been enshrined at St Michael’s Parish Church in Enniskillen, as celebrations continue to mark the 150th anniversary of the place of prayer. There was joyous scenes at St Michael’s Parish Church recently as a special Mass took place, to coincide with the enshrinement of a new relic of […]
Fermanagh actor Dunbar touted for new travel show
ACTOR Adrian Dunbar is being touted for a potential new travel show alongside the well-known Martin Compston and Vicky McClure, as the ‘Line of Duty’ trio plan a return to the spotlight. The 67-year-old Enniskillen man rose to prominence following his starring role in the BBC police drama and as speculation of a new series grows, […]