SOME of Fermanagh’s top hotels were recently celebrated and honoured for their commitment to the industry at the glitzy Irish Hotel Awards which were held at The Johnstown Estate in Meath. Leading hoteliers and their employees turned out to the now annual awards ceremony, with the Manor House Country Hotel, located on the outskirts of Enniskillen, […]
Fermanagh hotel set for Samhain celebration
A LARGE crowd is expected to turn out to the Westville Hotel in Enniskillen on Saturday for a special celebration which will honour the Celtic New Year through food, music and storytelling. Excitement is building in the town ahead of the ‘Samhain – A Celebration of Irish Traditions’ evening which coincides with the turning of the […]
Enniskillen man to star at prestigious awards event
ENNISKILLEN singer Sean Corrigan has been confirmed as one of the headline acts for the much-anticipated Northern Ireland Country Music Awards. Excitement is building across the county ahead of the hugely popular Northern Ireland Country Music Awards, set to take place in the Corick Country House Hotel and Spa in Clogher in February. The awards […]
Fermanagh man McKenna linked to Celtic job
KIERAN McKenna is being considered as the new manager of Celtic Football Club, it has been reported. Sky Sports News reported this evening (Tuesday) that the Enniskillen man, who is currently in charge of Ipswich Town, is one of the top contenders to replace Brendan Rodgers. Rodgers stepped down from his position as manager of […]
Community helps dig up history in Derrygonnelly
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PRIMARY school children from Derrygonnelly and Boho recently teamed up with experts from Queen’s University in a bid to discover some of the history and heritage of their rural village. Pupils from St Patrick’s Primary School and Killyhommon Primary School have been busy excavating an area of land in Derrygonnelly, as part of the Community […]
Harps to travel to Armagh after venue reversal drama
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DERRYGONNELLY ladies travel to Armagh tonight (Wednesday) to take on Clann Éireann after they lost home advantage following the postponement of their fixture. The Harps, who won the Fermanagh Senior Football Championship for the first time, were due to host Clann Eireann at Canon Maguire Park on Sunday. But the game was called off with […]
Boxer Owens braced for professional debut
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BOXER Rhys Owens says he’s “locked in” as he prepares to make his professional debut this weekend in Donegal, becoming the first pro boxer from Fermanagh to compete in over 50 years. A large crowd is expected to travel to the Aura Leisure Complex in Letterkenny on Saturday (October 16) when the Enniskillen man takes part in […]
Largo Elis twins ready for battle in Brewster
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IT’LL be a “proud” day for the Largo Elis family on Sunday when twins Josh and Jack line out for Irvinestown in Brewster Park, as they bid to win the Fermanagh Intermediate Football Championship title. The 24-year-olds, who are both on the Fermanagh county squad, are key players for the St Molaise side and they’ll […]
McDermott wants Belcoo to prove doubters wrong
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WINNING the Fermanagh Intermediate Football Championship on Sunday would be a major story of resilience and character for Belcoo and their captain Dean McDermott. The O’Rahilly’s put a challenging league campaign behind them to romp to the championship final, where they’re now just 60 minutes away from getting their hands on some coveted silverware. McDermott, […]
Harps boss Flanagan is focused on task at hand
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DERRYGONNELLY manager Sean Flanagan is expecting a “serious challenge” when the Harps take on Erne Gaels in the Fermanagh Senior Football Championship Final in Brewster Park on Saturday. The Canon Maguire Park side booked their place in the final with a 17-point victory over Teemore in a one-sided semi, with goals from Shane McGullion, Conall […]