FERMANAGH Ju Jitsu recently celebrated the success and talents of their local students after a hugely successful grading event in Lisnaskea. Participants in WJJF Japanese Ju Jitsu classes in the Fermanagh group showcased their talents to Sho Shin David Toney, who awarded a number of belts to the Fermanagh competitors. Lyle Gawley from Fermanagh Ju […]
Trócaire honours 150 years of church with special gift
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ST Michael’s Parish Church in Enniskillen recently received a commemorative Trócaire box, to recognise 150 years of the church. Roisin O’Hara from Trócaire, along with local Trócaire ambassador Bridie Duffy, presented the box to Fr Raymond Donnelly, following a service at St Michael’s Church. “A commemorative Trócaire box cast in bronze was presented to St […]
Major retailer reports annual sales growth
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A LEADING retailer, which works out of the recently sold Erneside Shopping Centre in Enniskillen, is expecting that its full-year profits will be in the region of £1.15 billion. Fashion retail chain Next, which has a reported 700 stores across the world, enjoyed a strong year of business, with its full price sales for nine […]
Big turnout for launch of Belcoo walkway
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A LARGE crowd turned out to Belcoo GAA club recently for the official launch of a walkway, in memory of its late club members. ‘Oisin’s Walkway’, which was named in memory of the late Oisin McGrath, was opened at Belcoo GAA club following weeks of work and development at the GAA club in Fermanagh. The […]
UK pothole compensation claims rise as roads worsen
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THERE has been a sharp rise in pothole compensation claims across the UK over a four year period, with many people reporting damage caused to their vehicles on the road. Although there’s no specific data for the North, the RAC has reported that claims made to councils in the UK increased by 90 per-cent between […]
Fermanagh band braced for busy year
FERMANAGH band ‘Tully’ said that their build-up to Christmas was “pretty amazing” as they concluded 2025 in style with a number of sold-out local performances. The group from the Knocks have enjoyed a fairytale year, rising to prominence to become one of the most popular bands and music groups on the local music scene. ‘Tully’ […]
Calls for resurfacing of rural roads in Fermanagh
THE resurfacing of rural roads in Boho, Derrygonnelly, Garrison and Belleek should be at ‘the top of the list’ for infrastructure projects this year, a local representative has claimed. Fermanagh and Omagh District Councillor, Anthony Feely, recently called on the Northern Ireland Department for Infrastructure to consider improving driving conditions in the west of the county. […]
Fermanagh GAA clubs appoint new managers
FORMER Donegal ladies manager John McNulty has been appointed as the new boss at Devenish St Mary’s. The Kilcar clubman, who represented Donegal as a player, as well as managing their senior ladies squad, has been ratified as the new manager of Devenish ahead of the 2026 season. McNulty is a vastly experienced coach having […]
Fermanagh footballer McCaffrey stars at Nations Cup
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TEN-YEAR-OLD soccer star Bella McCaffrey recently impressed for the Northern Ireland Girls Under-11 team at the Nations Cup in Barcelona. Following her success at the trials at Dub Lane in Belfast, McCaffrey made a strong start to her Northern Ireland career, impressing during international training. The team travelled to Cambrils Park in Salou at Halloween […]
Coach Dermott is supporting fundraising walk in Leitrim
DERRYGONNELLY man Dermott Feely is set to take on an ambitious walking challenge to raise money for Leitrim GAA. The Fermanagh man, who is the assistant manager of Leitrim inter-county ladies team, is set to walk 50 miles during the month of January, with all proceeds raised going towards developing GAA in the county. Players, […]