Andrea Gordon appointed ladies captain


Fermanagh ladies manager, James Daly has appointed Derrygonnelly player Andrea Gordon as the team captain for the forthcoming season. The Derrygonnelly Harpette, who has never featured on the senior county team before this year, admits it is a great feeling to have been trusted for this prestigious role. “It is a massive honour to captain your county, […]

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No need for motivation in all-Ulster cup final


WHILE the Clogher Rugby fans can enjoy the build up to the All Ireland Junior Cup Final and reminisce about old memories and teams gone by, coach Stephen Bothwell has the toughest job of all on Saturday. The Clogher Valley manager has to ensure that his players ‘play the game and not the occasion’ but […]


‘Relief’ for the hospitality sector following easing of restrictions


THE news that Covid-19 restrictions are set to be relaxed has been warmly welcomed by the hospitality sector and business owners throughout Fermanagh. Last Thursday, the Northern Ireland Executive announced an easing of restrictions which includes an end to table service, no limit in the number of people allowed to sit in restaurants, pubs and […]


Eddie’s helping others deal with their stillborn grief


EDDIE Roofe has put his own pain, grief and suffering to one side in order to try and help others deal with the heartache and misery that comes as a result of a stillbirth. In 2019, Eddie and Emma Roofe were left devastated when their firstborn son, Peter, passed away at childbirth. Having experienced a […]


Rachel’s set to appear on Glór Tíre


DERRYGONNELLY singer Rachel McConnell is set to appear on TG4’s Glór Tire on Tuesday night in the 18th series of the show. The singing sensation is really taking the country music scene by storm and recently appeared in Realta agus Gaolta alongside her brother Fergal. Rachel was selected to be a contestant on the show […]


St Michael’s do their bit for charity


ST Michael’s College has a strong reputation as a College for contributing and supporting people less fortunate and those in need in the local Fermanagh community. As part of its Christmas charitable contribution, the staff and students at St Michael’s raised money for local charity St Vincent de Paul, with all proceeds raised going towards the most […]


Does physical activity really improve your mental health?


Christmas, although it was one a lot different to its predecessors as a result of Covid-19 restrictions, gave people the opportunity to take time out, relax, recover and get ready for another busy year. One sports and fitness expert in the county, however, feels it is time that people get down to business and adopt […]


Elderly residents urged to support the ‘Happy at Home’ initiative


THE Fermanagh and Omagh District Council has launched a new scheme to try and help and support older residents in the county through the winter months. The ‘Happy at Home’ scheme, produced by the Council in partnership with the Western Health and Social Care Trust and the South West Age Partnership group, provides the community with […]


Tributes pour in for ‘true humanitarian’ Desmond Tutu


AS people across the world awoke on St Stephen’s Day, they were greeted with the sad news that Archbishop Desmond Tutu had passed away. The Archbishop, a champion of human rights, a peace and reconciliation activist and a much-loved figure around the world, died aged 90 years old following a battle with prostrate cancer. During […]