Popular country music singer Anthony McBrien said he’s ‘got the fight in me’ to get back to full health as he continues to recover from a serious car accident which has left him with significant spinal damage. The Derrylin man was involved in a one-vehicle car accident in Donegal with his partner Helena in July, […]
Excitement builds for the return of FLive
Some of the county’s top literary and innovative talents are set to unite for a six-day festival which will “capture the spirit of Fermanagh through creativity” as the popular FLive returns. Excitement is building in the county ahead of the start of the Fermanagh Live festival which is set to take place in the county […]
Ballinamallard United in running for £2.5m funding
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BALLINAMALLARD United chairman Tom Elliott says the club is ‘very pleased’ to be in the running for multi-million pound support from the Northern Ireland Football Fund. The Mallards are one of 20 clubs to reach the second round of the process, which will see significant grants awarded to clubs to enhance their facilities. “We’re very […]
Fermanagh band performs for Gaza
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FERMANAGH band ‘Tully’ were one of the main acts who took centre stage in Roslea over the weekend at a concert which was held in a bid to raise money for people affected by war in Gaza. A large crowd turned out to Derrygannon Hall as part of the fundraiser in the county for the Medical […]
Fermanagh runner to represent Ireland at Worlds
IRVINESTOWN athlete Edel Monaghan has been selected to represent Ireland at the upcoming World Mountain and Trail Running Championships in Canfranc-Pirineos in Spain. Following her superb performance at the International Selection Trials held earlier in the year, the Fermanagh talent has received an international call-up. This will be the first time Spain, and the Pyrenees […]
Beattie leads way for St Pat’s in Fermanagh JFC win
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St Pat’s Donagh 5-18 Coa 0-07 TWO second half goals from Nathan Beattie helped St Patrick’s Donagh to a heavy 26-point victory over Coa on Sunday afternoon as they set up a championship semi-final with Newtownbutler. The game, which was played at Louis Leonard Memorial Park, was never in any doubt with Gary Maguire’s side […]
Crimestoppers offers reward after agricultural thefts
CRIMESTOPPERS is now offering a reward following a recent spate of high value agricultural thefts in Fermanagh and in the Omagh area. From today, (Wednesday) a reward of £3,500 is available for information given directly to the charity that results in the arrest and conviction of those responsible. The ‘Herald has reported a number of […]
Bonner ‘one hundred per-cent’ committed to Fermanagh
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NEW Fermanagh manager Declan Bonner said there will be “no half measures” as he prepares to take the reigns at the Erne helm following his official appointment on Monday night. At a special County Board meeting, the Erne Gaels Belleek manager was ratified as the successor to Kieran Donnelly. Bonner, who guided Donegal to two […]
Fermanagh singer dedicates folk ballad to his mother
OVER 60 years after he won the All-Ireland Fleadh, 91-year-old Tommy McDermott captivated the crowd at the Dún Uladh Cultural Heritage Centre when he performed a song in memory of his late mother. The Lisnaskea man, a much-loved and cherished member of the Fermanagh community, took centre stage at the Omagh venue when he performed an […]
State-of-the-art technology installed at Lough Erne
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FERMANAGH golfers are embracing new state-of-the-art technology at a local course which is of the same standard as information shared with professionals at some of the world’s top TV events. Lough Erne Resort recently unveiled the installation of Toptracer, which provides players with unprecedented real-time insights into their swing and ball flight, revolutionising practice sessions […]