A LOCAL running group has fundraised an impressive total of £8,000 for local charities following two successful events. Enniskillen Running Club hosted both a 10k race earlier in the year, along with their family-favourite Spooktacular run at Halloween, gaining vital funds for charity organisations in the area. This year’s Enniskillen Spooktacular was a major success with […]
Ipswich’s McKenna backs Enniskillen cancer centre
IPSWICH Town boss Kieran McKenna has called on local residents to support Cancer Focus’ regional cancer support centre in Enniskillen which will leave “a lasting impact for generations.” The Enniskillen man, who is manager of the Premier League side, is the latest big name to support the ambitious programme, which will provide vital help to local cancer […]
Fermanagh swimmers renew appeal over Forum pool closure
THE ENNISKILLEN Lakelanders has renewed its appeal to the Council to put provisions in place for local swimmers once the Lakeland Forum closes later this year. The Forum is set to undergo a multi-million pound modernisation redevelopment, and while no date has been announced for when this will begin, it is expected that the major project will […]
Green light given for new Newtown community hub
A DECADE after first being proposed, plans are finally underway to transform the site of the old police station in Newtownbutler into a hub for all the community. With planning officials recommending granting permission for the project, members of the Council’s planning committee will meet tonight (Wednesday) to rubber stamp the application for the community hub […]
Coná and Shea take the plunge with new Cold Water Club
A NEW cold water group called Cold Water Club has dived into Fermanagh waters. The new group has been started by newlyweds Coná and Shea Daly who host local swim socials to help people get involved in cold water swimming. Coná had been doing events under her Instagram page dipsnhips for the last two years before starting the […]
Psychologist aims to help hurlers reach their potential
FERMANAGH’S new sports psychologist feels that the Erne hurlers are leaving ‘no stone unturned’ as they bid to secure promotion back to the Nickey Rackard Cup in 2024. From Rostrevor, Annie Higgins has established herself as one of the leading lights in the sports psychology industry and she’s teamed up with the Erne hurlers to […]
Over £300,000 raised from ‘win a house’ draw
THE ‘Win a House in Fermanagh’ competition, which was organised by Club Eirne last year, resulted in £378,543.92 raised in profit after rebate, it was revealed at the Fermanagh GAA County Convention. An in-depth breakdown of the ‘Win a House in Fermanagh’ initiative revealed that money raised from tickets bought for the Club Eirne draw […]
Jones links up with Leitrim
RYAN Jones says he’s relishing the ‘great opportunity’ to become the new coach of the Leitrim under-20s, where he’ll be linking up with former Mayo star Andy Moran and ex-Cavan manager Mickey Graham. Last week, Fermanagh GAA confirmed that Jones – alongside his brother Conall (Jones) and Roslea’s Seán Quigley – have stepped away from […]
GALLERY: Greats and glamour at Fermanagh All-Stars
DERRYGONNELLY’S Garvan Jones and Sarah McCarville from Aghadrumsee were the big winners at the Fermanagh GAA Club All-Star Awards on Friday night as they claimed Men’s and Ladies ‘Player of the Year’ accolades at the Westville Hotel in Enniskillen. Check out our gallery below for pictures from the event, which was organised and hosted by […]
Erne Fours success for Enniskillen rowers
THE Enniskillen Royal Boat Club picked up a host of medals at the well-attended and hugely popular Erne Fours Head which took place along Lough Erne on Saturday. Over 110 crews competed across the four-mile course in the two categories, with 61 male crews participating in Race One, while 51 female crews competed in Race […]