BREAKING NEWS: Ryder steps down as Erne Gaels manager


AFTER three years in charge, Seamus Ryder has stepped down as Erne Gaels Belleek manager. Ryder, a former player with the Belleek side, led his team to the Fermanagh Intermediate Football Championship title in 2021 and the Mannok Senior Football League Division One trophy in 2022. Under Ryder’s guidance, Erne Gaels also reached two successive […]

Ryder knows too well the threat Derrygonnelly presents


It’s been 42 long years since Erne Gaels last lifted the New York Cup but this weekend Seamus Ryder and his team hope to end that wait. After losing last year’s decider to Enniskillen Gaels, the Erne Gaels manager admitted that “the hurt showed there in the second half and it just drove us on. We […]

‘It’s do or die’ warns Ryder, ahead of quarter-final


ERNE Gaels have the home advantage this weekend when they host Ederney on Sunday afternoon. The Belleek men enjoyed two wins from three in the championship campaign but lost their final-round match to Derrygonnelly. Erne Gaels manager, Seamus Ryder, says there was lots of leanings to be taken from that game; “We watched it back […]

Invite to attend domestic abuse awareness sessions


THE COMMUNITY in Belleek and beyond is invited to a Fermanagh Women’s Aid-led session next week on how to spot the signs of domestic abuse. Fermanagh Women’s Aid (FWA) has been hosting highly successful training courses on domestic abuse awareness for the past several years – including training local professionals such as dentists and hair dressers in […]

Glitz and glamour at the Erne Gaels dinner dance


Sinead Keaney, Katie McCann, Orlaith Kelm and Caroline Mullin dressed to impress at the Erne Gaels GAA dinner dance. To read more on this story see this week’s Fermanagh Herald. Can’t get to the shop to collect your copy? No problem! You can download a copy straight to your device by following this link https://bit.ly/3gOl8G0

Belleek looks forward to Saint Patrick’s Day


ALL roads lead to the border town of Belleek this St Patrick’s day for the long awaited return of a parade and fun day for all the family. A small committee of volunteers supported by Belleek Development & Heritage Group, are hoping that all local community organisations, townlands, schools and businesses will come forward to showcase […]

Belleek to paint the town green this St Patrick’s Day


BELLEEK is getting set for the long-awaited return of its St Patrick’s Day parade, and the entire local community is being urged to get behind the plans for a fun, family day out. All roads will be leading to the border village on March 17th, with organisers encouraging visitors to come along to enjoy the celebrations. It’s been […]