FEW embody life-long community spirit better than Barts O’Brien from Garrison, a devoted member of Devenish St Mary’s GFC for over four decades. Barts has been singled out by Ulster GAA as a shining example for Positive Ageing Month, which celebrates the joys of growing older and the contributions older people make to society. While […]
Devenish GAA hosts Garrison 5K / 10K
RUNNERS, walkers, and supporters are being encouraged to lace up their shoes and hit the road as Devenish GAA prepares to host the 2025 Garrison 10K and 5K. This year’s event will take place on Saturday, September 13, at 10.30am and will raise vital funds for the Alzheimer’s Society, combining community spirit with scenic routes and […]
Fermanagh mourns death of former principal
The Fermanagh community has been left saddened following the death of former principal Vic Outram. Mr Outram was the highly esteemed former Principal of Enniskillen High School. “During his tenure, Vic earned the respect of students, parents, and colleagues alike for his devoted leadership and heartfelt dedication to the school community. Known for his warm presence, […]
Flushing out issues on Devenish Island
By Ciaran O’Neill FEARS that visitors could go to the toilet around historical monuments are behind plans for a new loo on a Co Fermanagh island. Thousands of people visit Devenish Island on Lough Erne each year to walk around the ancient ruins on the uninhabited island. At present, the only toilet on the island […]
Fermanagh drama groups excelling on stage
A NUMBER of local actors and actresses have won some top awards as two breakaway groups from Fermanagh School of Music and Performing Arts continue to make their mark on stage. Ciara O’Flanagan’s Fermanagh School of Music and Performing Arts group recently made the decision to divide its cast into two separate sections, Devenish Drama and […]
Old Garrison building set for major revamp
A NON-profit organisation in Garrison is embarking on a major fundraising drive to renovate and revamp one of the oldest buildings in the village. In 1987, the Lough Melvin Holiday Centre was established in Main Street, Garrison. As a result of the Covid-19 pandemic though, the company ceased existence in 2020 and the building has […]
League titles are up for grabs on Sunday
THE flags will be flying and a large crowd is expected to turn out to Brewster Park on Sunday for the Fermanagh Senior Football League Division One and Division Two Finals. At 2pm, the action will begin when Sid Mulrone’s Devenish St Mary’s take on Roslea Shamrocks, managed by Monaghan man Ciaran Murphy, in the […]
‘We must play to our full potential’
DEVENISH boss Sid Mulrone is hoping a win on Sunday in the Division Two League Final will act as a ‘springboard’ for the Garrison men as they aim to make their mark in the upcoming Senior Football Championship. The St Mary’s men have been the standout team in the Second Division, topping the table with […]
Kelly aiming to bring championship title back to Tempo
OVER two decades ago, Damian Kelly pulled on the maroon and white, making his senior debut at the age of 16, for Tempo Maguires. On Saturday evening, Kelly, who says the ‘road is soon coming to a close’ on his career, admits he would ‘love’ to win this Saturday’s intermediate final. While Kelly’s talent as […]
O’Brien out to make his mark with Devenish
FIONAN O’Brien wasn’t born the last time that Devenish got their hands on a championship title. On Saturday, the 19-year-old will have a leading role to play as the St Mary’s men bid to end their 26-year wait for glory. Devenish beat Lisnaskea by two points in the 1996 senior final. “I’ve never seen Devenish […]