40th celebrations continue at popular Bawnacre Centre


THE Bawnacre Centre has been hailed as ‘a real hub of sporting and community activity’ as it recently celebrated 40 years in business. Operated by Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, the Centre provides a vital resource to the local community in Irvinestown and the many groups that avail of its indoor and outdoor facilities. Newly appointed […]


Bawnacre Centre celebrates 40 years in business


THE Bawnacre Centre has been praised for its ‘top class facilities and longevity’ as the popular facility in Irvinestown recently celebrated 40 years in operation. Based in Castle Street and run by Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, it is a fully-equipped leisure and community centre, which caters for a wide range of ages and abilities. Community stalwart George […]


Fermanagh’s only hockey club forced to move to Tyrone


THE only hockey club in the county, has been forced to move its training sessions and matches out of the county as the council pitch the team had previously used has become unfit for purpose.  The decision taken by Enniskillen Ladies Hockey club earlier this year was not made lightly. The pitch at the Bawnacre […]


Tennis Open defies all weathers


  There was a great entry for the Fermanagh Open Tennis Tournament which began this week. Sponsored by FloGas and the Manor House Country Hotel, play began last Saturday with a number of close fought matches.  Players from Enniskillen, Omagh, Butt Hall, Cavan and Irvinestown made their way to the courts at the Bawnacre Centre […]