Gerry’s tales features in GAA Grassroots book!


A LOCAL journalist has shared his favourites memories of GAA activities in Fermanagh and Donegal in a recently published book. ‘Grassroots: The Second Half’ is a collection of memories over 150 years by renowned author PJ Cunningham. Belleek journalist, poet and author, Gerry McLaughlin, includes extracts of one of his poems, ‘When a bit of […]


McConkey ready for ‘biggest challenge so far’


Harry McConkey is readying his players for their ‘biggest challenge of the season so far’ when they take on second placed Annagh United on Saturday. Ballinamallard sit six points adrift of Annagh and McConkey knows that his players need to be on the top of their game if they are to take all three points […]


Can Enniskillen turn the tables on Derrygonnelly?


Eleven months may have passed, but the memory of last year’s senior championship final defeat still hurts in the minds of the Enniskillen players, management and supporters. The Gaels lost out to rivals Derrygonnelly by nine-points in the decider before the Harps went on a memorable run to the Ulster Club final. Prior to that, Enniskillen […]

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Sandra wants to inspire others to overcome adversity


A FERMANAGH mother and entrepreneur is set to share her story of living with chronic pain in the hope of inspiring others females to try and ‘overcome’ adversity and challenges in their life. Sandra Miskimmin from Enniskillen is the founder of SMASH Worldwide. The online business is blog based, where Sandra offers tips and advice […]


McCaffrey goals brace helps Kinawley to ‘five in a row’


Kinawley 3-10 Derrygonnelly 2-11 SATURDAY night’s final went right down to the wire, and like true champions, Kinawley held off a late Derrygonnelly surge to make it five senior championship titles in a row. The Boru’s got off to a dream start, hitting the net in the first attack of the game. From the throw-in, […]

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Erne Boxers medal in Denmark


THE Erne Boxing Club team travelled to the Haslev Box Cup in Denmark last weekend and returned with two gold and three silver medals and could’ve added at least another two to their haul. Ciaran Cassidy got the visitors off to a winning start with a solid display outboxing his Danish opponent in all three […]


Wanderers welcome Linfield to town


IRVINESTOWN Wanderers 2012s took on Belfast heavyweights, Linfield, in a friendly game at the Bawnacre Centre on Sunday. The Linfield side is graded at ‘red’ level, the elite of underage football in Belfast. Irvinestown 2012, who are graded a step below at ‘blue’ level, have had a very impressive season, winning a number of local […]


Cuba challenge nearing for Abigail!


A FERMANAGH social media influencer is set to embark on a challenging cycling fundraiser which will see her cycle from Havana to Trinidad in Cuba – a whopping total of 350 kilometres! Since representing Fermanagh at the Miss Northern Ireland beauty pageant competition last July, Abigail has risen to fame. She is a constant figure […]