CLOGHER Diocese will welcome its first new member for the priesthood in six years this month. The former teacher, aged in his 20s, will be entering the propaedeutic (introductory) year of discernment in a few weeks. The propaedeutic year is a year of discovery during which a candidate for the priesthood receives an introduction to the […]
Erne Highland Dancers win big at Ulster Championships
TWO local teenage girls have just won big at the Ulster Highland Dance Championships. Hannah Creddin from Clogher and Evie Bowes from Maguiresbridge who are both members of Erne Highland Dancers recently competed at the prestigious Ulster Highland Dance Championships. This competition is confined to the top Premier standard dancers from across the province of Ulster […]
Home comforts for new Clogher priest
Fr Kevin Cassidy, who was consecrated a man of the cloth in June, presided over his first service in his native parish of Donacavey last week.
Historic Clogher walkway reopens after 50 years
A LARGE group of Clogher residents turned out for the reopening of an historic walkway in the town that has been inaccessible to the public for the last half-a-century. The work to regenerate Carron’s Lane, which is believed to be at least 300-years-old, has taken four months to complete. Local councillor Eugene McConnell said the […]
Clogher bishops call for peace in Christmas message
“As we move into an unknown, uncertain, and unpredictable New Year, peace is the gift that we most need.”
Clogher Valley top the table
CLOGHER Valley’s women’s team mirrored their male 1st XV by sitting clear at the top of their league. The Valley took the points in an away match to Virginia which was named the ‘top of the table clash’. Both sides are well clear of third placed Ballymena who the two teams had beaten by over 50 points. […]
Tributes paid to former Bishop of Clogher Liam McDaid
Bishop McDaid, who retired in 2016 due to health reasons, died suddenly yesterday while on holiday in France. He was 78-years-old.
Early birthday present for Armstrong
EARLY birthday celebrations were the order of the day for Clogher Valley skipper Paul Armstrong who turned 29 yesterday (Tuesday). On Saturday afternoon, Valley beat Richmond 31-17 to ensure that the club will join the ranks of the All Ireland League for the first time next season. A feat that Armstrong says they’ve been striving for; […]
Jury clears woman of murder but guilty of manslaughter
Court finds woman guilty of the manslaughter of Pat Ward after two week trial
Welsh eyeing top-four finish for Skins
ENNISKILLEN coach, Stephen Welsh says their eyes are still on a top four finish and it would be disappointing to finish outside that this season. Last weekend, Enniskillen put four points on the board but ideally Welsh says they would’ve liked that to have been five, but on a day where weather conditions were far from […]