By Mark McGoldrick WHAT a year it has been. The Covid-19 pandemic has left its mark in every quarter of the world. In the heart of Vancouver, in the ethnically diverse city in Canada, St Patrick’s Donagh clubman Patrick Quaile and his family are counting down the days until they can set foot on Irish […]
Showcasing what Enniskillen has to offer
Mark Edwards feels it is important that the hospitality industry use the natural Fermanagh Lakelands to it’s advantage.
Fermanagh woman to the fore of East Belfast GAA club
Ciara feels very fortunate to be able to help out the Syrian people who have just recently moved to the city.
‘We want to win’ says Ryder
ON Sunday, Erne Gaels travel to Carrickmore in their quest to win a first ever game in the Ulster Intermediate Football Championship. The Belleek men take on Tyrone champions Moortown, following their two-point victory over their neighbours Devenish three weeks ago in the Fermanagh decider. Erne Gaels men certainly celebrated the win and are still savouring the success […]
Fermanagh whisky sets European auction record
A FERMANAGH based distillery became a record breaker this week when the first bottle of Scotts Irish Whisky was sold for £11,000 at an auction for a charity fundraising event for the London Irish Centre. The Scotts Irish Whisky became the most expensive first bottle of Irish whiskey ever sold in Europe. Conal Treacy, owner […]
Queen’s special recognition awards for Toni and Lizzie
“The whole thing is a great honour and very unexpected.”
Lisbellaw ready to embark on Ulster Club journey
When Rory Porteous leads Lisbellaw St Patrick’s out onto Brewster Park on Sunday, he will be hoping that this is only the start of the Ulster Championship run for the well-supported ‘Law. Porteous is set to captain the Lisbellaw men for the first time on Sunday, an honour which is amongst his top sporting achievements […]
Mohan guides Ireland u19s to Elite qualification stage
Tom Mohan is certainly making a name for himself in the world of international football. In 2019, the Aghadrumsee man guided the Ireland Under-19s to the semi-finals of the European Championships. Last week, a 1-1 draw with Bulgaria secured Ireland a place in the Elite stage in European qualifying – a feat which Mohan is […]
Marian clocks up the miles for Breast Cancer awareness
DURING the month of October, Marian Gallagher pulled on the walking shoes and clocked up the miles to raise money and awareness for Breast Cancer Now. Over four weeks, the Derrygonnelly native walked 100 miles for the charity and raised a staggering £2,870 in the process. Marian, having witnessed at first hand the work that […]
Tributes pour in for Kathleen Richey
THE Fermanagh community has been rocked by the sad news of the untimely passing of Blacklion native, Kathleen Richey. The late Kathleen, of 15 Rock View, Blacklion, was a selfless servant to her local community, and made a life-long sacrifice to help others by founding and establishing the Fermanagh Trust organisation. Kathleen, along with her […]