THE unexpected death of popular Derrylin Gael Tom Maguire has shocked the local community. In his 74th year, Tom, a native of Boho, the fourth eldest of 14 children of Patrick and Mary Maguire. He was a leading Ulster Council steward, a familiar figure at all major provincial venues and Croke Park. Having played at […]
Changed times . . . but keep running for your well-being
Paul O’Neill has been involved athletics for many years and witnessed an upsurge in running throughout the county in the past 10 years. He feels it is so important for our sanity particularly during these days of lockdown because of Covid-19 and says … ‘Just keep on running at your own pace’ Originally, running was […]
Hoy and Devine’s European Championship debut in doubt
Young rally co-driver Brian Hoy should be well through his European Rally Championship debut by now but like a whole host of other sporting events, the future of the rally season is in doubt due to this ongoing Covid-19 crisis. Hoy admits it was very disappointing to hear the news that the Championship had been […]
Fermanagh club coach to tackle ‘kickathon’ for Aisling Centre
FERMANAGH Ju Jitsu Club head coach, Master Lyle Gawley, 6th Dan, is set to tackle a ‘kickathon’ to raise money for the Aisling Centre in Enniskillen. Initially, the club had hoped to host a ‘throwathon’, when the younger members would throw each other for the duration of their classes, with the same aim […]
Full swing on the golf course
Bags packed, irons cleaned new balls and trollies at the ready. This morning, Wednesday, golf courses around the North, including Enniskillen, take to the fairways after a two month break because of coronavirus. The eagerly awaited re-opening of local clubs, including Enniskillen Golf Club has been met with a broad welcome. […]
Council re-opens recycling centre
The Council has partially re-opened its household recycling centres at Enniskillen and Kesh from today Monday 18 May to facilitate the disposal of essential waste for residents. The re-opening of the centres follows confirmation from the Northern Ireland Executive that travel to and from a Recycling Centre was an approved journey under the regulations The […]
Tara’s running five a day for May
Tara McLoughlin, 24, Derrygonnelly. Currently doing a PGCE, specialising in Physical Education. Raising money for PPE and other medical equipment for the frontline workers by running five kilometres a day in May. What is your greatest strength? Persisiting with something until it has been complete What is your greatest weakness? I can be wound […]
Lockdown spawns new anthology by local women writers
Four writers from Fermanagh feature in a new group of women from across the North who have used the global lockdown to fuel a powerhouse of literary creativity. The writers of Women Aloud Northern Ireland – among them published authors, novelists, poets and broadcasters – are publishing an anthology of short stories and poems, some […]
Death of GAA stalwart and former publican
THE death has taken place of one of Roslea Shamrocks’ long time stalwarts. Benny McDermott was immersed in the village GAA club, serving as player, coach, manager and official. Many would credit the Roslea man with revitalising the famous Shamrocks club when it was at a low ebb. Benny, from Lackey Road, Roslea passed away […]
Keeper Gleeson looking forward to better times
It’s been six years since Donagh and Fermanagh goalkeeper Roisin Gleeson felt her career was over, from training four nights a week at the height of her career to hardly being able to lift a pen or indeed drive a car. Ulcerative colitis was diagnosed after lots of tests and Roisin spent over three months […]