A RURAL Fermanagh community has said ‘nobody feels safe’ after a man was beaten and restrained with cable ties during a recent burglary at his home. More than 150 residents packed into an impromptu meeting at the Knocks Hall amid mounting concern over a spate of thefts in the area. The victim, who wishes to remain […]
Michael Kerr to be posthumously honoured at F&W Awards
THE late Michael Kerr, a stalwart of the local soccer fraternity who passed away suddenly last year, will be posthumously inducted into the Fermanagh and Western Football League Hall of Fame. The county was left stunned in June when Mr Kerr, a father-of-three, passed away suddenly at his home near Florencecourt, aged 40-years-old. Ahead of the […]
Clare overpower Fermanagh for NFL win in Enniskillen
Fermanagh 0-18 Clare 2-18 TWO goals, one in each half, was key for Clare as they claimed the spoils from a big National Football League game in Enniskillen on Sunday. Both Clare and Fermanagh headed into the game at Brewster Park in need of points, with the two teams sitting at the bottom of Division […]
Almost £5000 raised in memory of Gregory Cassidy
ALMOST £5,000 has been raised in memory of Enniskillen father-of-four Gregory Cassidy, as the community prepares for a memorial walk to mark his first anniversary. The county was left deeply saddened in August following the death of Mr Cassidy, aged 56-year-old, who passed away following a battle with illness. On Saturday, April 4, Mr Cassidy’s […]
Bonner recognises need for more cutting edge
FERMANAGH manager Declan Bonner says his side are addressing their lack of cutting edge ahead of Sunday’s Division Three date with Clare at Brewster Park. The Erne men and Clare are in a precarious position, with the two sides at the bottom of the Division Three table, having both suffered successive defeats in their opening […]
Delight for angler Sean as he catches first salmon
THERE was jubilant scenes at Lough Melvin when well-known angler Sean Maguire caught the first salmon of the year, while his 92-year-old mother watched on. Sean hauled in the catch, which weighed seven pound, at Flanagan Point. There was plenty of competition with 10 or 12 boats, with members of the Garrison Lough Melvin Anglers bidding for […]
Fermanagh author to visit libraries with GAA book
AN Enniskillen author who has written a new children’s book celebrating young people playing for Fermanagh GAA is set to visit local libraries today (Wednesday). Kayla-Megan Burns will meet readers at Irvinestown Library and Lisnaskea Library following the release of her latest title, ‘When I Play for the County: The Fermanagh Footballer’. The book tells […]
Newtownbutler bids farewell to centenarian Susan Reilly
SUSAN Reilly, formerly of Galloon, Newtownbutler, has passed away peacefully at her home in her 100th year, leaving behind a remarkable legacy of family, faith and quiet dedication. At her Requiem Mass in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Newtownbutler, celebrant Fr Kevin Malcolmson spoke of a life that spanned a century and touched many […]
New GAA club league structure in Fermanagh agreed
THE new league structure for the upcoming GAA season in Fermanagh has been agreed, following a meeting of County Board delegates tonight (Monday). There will be three senior league divisions with Division One made up of eight teams, while there will be six teams in Division Two and Three. It was also agreed that the […]
Louth finish strong to win league game in Enniskillen
Fermanagh 2-19 Louth 3-20 LOUTH claimed the win in Brewster Park in the National Hurling League on Sunday afternoon, despite a valiant Fermanagh effort which saw them score two goals in the final quarter. Sean Corrigan opened the scoring for Fermanagh after two minutes, before Louth went on a romp scoring 1-04 without reply inside […]