AS she sets her sights on winning her first-ever Major title in 2023 and creating more history on the golf course, Ballyconnell’s Leona Maguire says that she ‘wouldn’t be playing golf’ if it wasn’t for Seán Quinn. Recently the former billionaire has been the subject of a three-part RTE documentary ‘Quinn Country’ which followed the rise […]
Confidence key for Dolan as he aims for glory
HE may be a 250/1 shot to win the World Darts Championship, but Brendan Dolan believes his new positive mindset will take him deep into the tournament at the Alexandra Palace. Back in July, the Belcoo man won his ninth non-televised PDC title, beating world number eight Jonny Clayton at the Barnsley Metrodome. But since […]
Derrylin bakery agrees multi-million pound deal
DERRYLIN-based bakery Crust & Crumb received a major financial boost of £24 million from Lidl Northern Ireland as part of a deal to supply their UK and Ireland stores with their speciality pizza. The Fermanagh company employs over 300 staff and has been working in partnership with Lidl Northern Ireland since 2013. The new partnership has […]
Cancer sufferer urges men to stop ‘being macho’
A DERRYGONNELLY man who is undergoing cancer treatment has urged males in Fermanagh to take proper care and pay attention to their physical and mental health. Earlier this year, John Murphy, a well known GAA referee from the Derrygonnelly Harps club, was diagnosed with bowel cancer. The 39-year-old is currently undergoing six months of chemotherapy […]
The only way is up for all-action influencer Abigail
IS there anything that Kesh model and social media influencer Abigail Parkinson can’t do? Recently the former Miss Northern Ireland contestant made her first cameo appearance on a TV commercial, expanded her followers on her social media platforms and clocked up 350 kilometres on a bike in Cuba as part of a charity fundraiser for […]
TD leads inspirational talk at Louis Leonard memorial
SINN Féin TD Matt Carthy delivered an ‘inspirational talk’ to a packed St Pat’s GAA clubhouse in Donagh on Saturday at the Louis Leonard Lecture ahead of the 50th anniversary of his death. Mr Leonard was murdered in his butcher’s shop in Derrylin on December 15, 1972. The Canon Tom Maguire Sinn Féin Cumann was […]
Ciaran ‘overwhelmed’ after fundraiser
AFTER running 230 lengths of 23 different GAA pitches in Fermanagh in 15 hours on Sunday, in memory of his lifelong friend Shane O’Brien, Ciaran Smith was ‘overwhelmed’ and ‘full of pride’ with the support that he received. In December 2020, the Fermanagh community was rocked when former Erne county footballer Shane O’Brien, an employee […]
Derrylin firm signs 10-year deal with wine-making giant
DERRYLIN based business Encirc has signed an ‘exciting’ 10-year deal with worldwide alcohol giant manufacturer Accolade Wines. The South Australian based company is one of the largest winemaking producers in the world. It currently employees in the region of 1700 workers and has corporate offices in Ireland, England and Melborne. The agreement with Derrylin based […]
Mullinahone has ‘earned the right’ to represent Munster
Derrygonnelly manager Garry Smyth is expecting a ‘formidable challenge’ as his team prepare to face Munster champions Mullinahone in the All-Ireland Intermediate Championship semi-final on Sunday. Last Saturday, Smyth’s side demolished London champions Round Towers, running out convincing winners with 14-points to spare. The Harps ladies now face a 190 mile trip to Callan, Kilkenny, to […]
Fermanagh lads are growing the ‘tash for men’s health
THE ‘taches are back! Males up and down the county are growing the moustaches and beards as part of the annual ‘Movember’ campaign to raise money and awareness about men’s health. The initiative is designed to help with some ‘groundbreaking health projects’ which commonly affect men, including mental health problems and suicide prevention, and the two […]