ROWING FERMANAGH crews excelled at the recent Lagan Head of the River event in Belfast, with teams from Enniskillen Royal Boat Club and Portora Boat Club achieving top success. The girls J16 octo of Sophia Latimer, Catalina Starrett, Heidi Bogle, Sophie Collum, Hannah Keaney, Maya Kettyle, Martha McCreesh, Casey-Lee Leonard with cox Leah Topping won […]
Fermanagh delegation inspired by Oireachtas na Samhna
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The festival featured competitions in traditional singing, sean-nós dancing, drama, and the launch of new Irish language publications and services.
Stafford eyeing ‘maximum points’ in Belfast
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BALLINAMALLARD United manager Mark Stafford praised the character of his players following their 1-0 win over Ards at Ferney Park on Friday night. “We started the first half very well and the Ards backline were struggling to deal with the threat of Marc Walsh,” explained Stafford. “Ards then nullified our threat, and the game became […]
Fermanagh boxer Owens braced for second pro bout
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‘BRAGGING RIGHTS’ BOUT By Mark McGoldrick LOCAL boxer Rhys Owens says he’s “feeling a bit more at ease” as he prepares for his second professional bout, just three weeks after his debut, as his career goes from strength to strength. The Enniskillen man got his pro career off to the perfect start with a stoppage victory […]
‘Traumatic wait’ for breast cancer results
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LOCAL women are being left waiting up to nine weeks to find out if they have breast cancer – a delay described as ‘traumatic’ and ‘mentally devastating’ by one Fermanagh patient still awaiting a diagnosis after an urgent referral more than five weeks ago. Despite a new regional referral system introduced earlier this year to speed up […]
Fermanagh swimmers light up the pool in Belfast
ENNISKILLEN Lakelanders swimmers recently enjoyed top success at the Swim Ulster’s Aspiring Champions Meet which was held at the Lisnasharragh Leisure Centre in Belfast. In the first Gala of the season, Holly Barkley (14) maintained her time in the 200m Individual Medley and achieved PBs in the 100m Backstroke and 50m Freestyle, where she also […]
Fermanagh busker targeted in broad daylight attack
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Fermanagh musician is calling for more to be done about anti-social behaviour after he was assaulted while busking in Belfast City Centre. John Garrity, 34, originally from Fermanagh, has been living and performing in Belfast for several years. He was attacked on Sunday afternoon while playing near Castle Place. “I’ve been busking for seven years, […]
Duffy’s dream comes to life on the big screen
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The long-awaited film ‘The Unholylands’, from Enniskillen filmmaker Paddy Duffy, officially hit cinemas across Ireland last Friday. The 26-year-old not only wrote, produced, and directed the film but also takes on a lead role in the coming-of-age comedy, which is set in Belfast’s notorious – and aptly nicknamed – ‘not so Holylands’. The story follows […]
Lough Erne jewel up for sale at £5 million
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ELY Lodge, a spectacular country estate on the shores of Lough Erne, has been placed on the market with a guide price of £5 million. The historic 209-acre property includes more than 2.7 miles of private lough frontage, a seven-bedroom residence, five cottages, traditional farmyard, walled garden, arboretum, woodland and pasture. It also boasts private […]
Going the extra stroke for Just Us
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LOCAL group Just Us took on a mighty fundraising challenge on Saturday, rowing the distance from Enniskillen to Belfast and back again. The event, held on the Diamond in Enniskillen, was organised by Shelley Cowan, founder of Just Us, a social group for adults with disabilities. “It was a great success,” Shelley said. “It showcased […]