A FIRST half hat-trick from 17-year-old Joel Byrne helped Division One leaders Enniskillen Rangers to a comprehensive win over Enniskillen Athletic at The Ball Range. There were two key saves from fellow Joel, Rangers’ keeper Joel Peden, at 0-0 before Byrne opened the scoring with a fantastic solo goal. From there the hosts never looked […]
County urged to come out in force for SWAH rally
The rally takes place this Sunday at 2pm at the Diamond in Enniskillen.
Four arrested after dramatic Enniskillen chase
The chase came after a “high value shoplifting incident” in Omagh yesterday.
Preparing your garden for bigger and better blooms
AUTUMN is by far the most important season for preparation, as correctly preparing this time of year will allow your garden to bloom much bigger and brighter next summer. There are many different jobs to be done during the run up to Christmas, so today we are going to take a quick glance at some […]
Precious metal mining one step closer in Fermanagh
THE MINING company exploring for precious metals in the Fermanagh countryside has reported “encouraging” results from its latest tests, and is now seeking to identify drilling sites. Karelian Diamond Resources PLC has been carrying out exploration in the county for several years now after previously being granted a licence to prospect in the Coonian and […]
Patient travelling 230 miles a week for treatment
FERMANAGH patients are being forgotten and “left just to deal with it themselves.” That is the heartbreaking message from one local woman currently battling cancer, who, just a couple of months after surgery, is currently having to travel at least 232 miles for appointments each week, including chemotherapy in Derry and physiotherapy in Omagh. This […]
Local protesters show support for Palestine
FERMANAGH people joined thousands that gathered at rallies in Dublin, Cork, and Belfast at the weekend to call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. Pro-Palestine campaigner, John Hurson, and former local Independent Councillor, Eamon Keenan, were the speakers at the Palestine solidarity protest at the Diamond in Enniskillen on Saturday. “In the year 2023, we are watching a […]
Five awards for Manor House Hotel
THE Manor House Country Hotel recently picked up a staggering five awards at the prestigious and renowned Irish Hotel Awards. Held at 33 Railway Street in Lisburn, the Irish Hotel Awards were held to celebrate the commitment, dedication and excellence of the top hospitality hotspots in Ireland, for the past year. The Manor House Country […]
Douglas and Doreen celebrate 50 years
SOME of the leading Country music stars united in Brookeborough to celebrate the 50th wedding anniversary of much-loved couple, Douglas and Doreen McDowell. On Friday, a large crowd turned out to Aghavea Parish Church Hall for the golden wedding anniversary celebration, where the couple’s son, Malcolm, led the musical entertainment. To read more on this […]
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 […]