By Aaron Hassard BALLINAMALLARD United manager Mark Stafford said that his side’s win in Portadown on St Stephen’s Day was “probably our best performance of the season.” The Mallards took a major step forward in their season with a back-to-back league win and Stafford was pleased with the character of his players. “That was probably […]
Fermanagh mourns death of Cassidy Clan Chieftain
THERE has been sadness on both sides of the Atlantic following the death of Cassidy Clan ‘chieftan’, Stephen Cassidy. Mr Cassidy, who was an attorney and former Mayor of San Leandro in California, passed away earlier this month aged 61 years old. In July, Mr Cassidy was appointed as the new Chieftain of the Cassidy Clan during […]
Fermanagh group shines at Sruth na h’Éirne annual quiz
SRUTH na hÉirne rounded off its year of activities with its annual Irish-language quiz, held in the upstairs function room of Charlie’s in Enniskillen. A total of 65 people attended from across the region, including a group of Gaeilgeoirí from Omagh who boldly admitted that they were in Enniskillen, on a spying mission, having heard […]
Fermanagh students shine on the athletics front in 2025
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ATHLETICS By Paul O’Neill FRANK Buchanan’s historic win at the Ulster Schools’ Cross-Country Championships was one of the highlights on the athletics front for local students in 2025. The St Michael’s College pupil became the first Fermanagh athlete to win a senior Ulster Schools Cross Country title since its inception in 1967. Kate Kelly of Mount […]
Fermanagh woman helping families deal with cancer
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A Fermanagh woman who lost both her parents to cancer is now supporting other families facing a diagnosis of their own. Lisa Fee has been working in the role of family support worker with Cancer Focus for the past three years. She felt the need to work with the charity after her parents passed away […]
Super Skins retain Ulster Junior Cup
ULSTER JUNIOR CUP ENNISKILLEN Rugby Club enjoyed a Christmas to remember as they made history by winning the Ulster Junior Cup for the second time in a row following victory over Ballynahinch 2XV in Belfast. There was joyous scenes at the Affidea Stadium in Belfast on Saturday (December 27) when Skins won back-to-back titles following […]
Suspected drunk-driving arrest in Enniskillen
A woman has been arrested in Enniskillen for allegedly driving at four times the legal alcohol limit. Police have revealed details of the arrest as they issued a renewed appeal for people not to drink and drive. “Unbelievably, drink/drug driving continued to be an issue in our District over Christmas,” said a PSNI spokesperson. “The […]
28-year-old woman dies following Lisnaskea crash
The Police Service of Northern Ireland has confirmed that a woman has died following a road traffic collision in Lisnaskea on Friday, 5th December. Chief Inspector Simpson from the Collision Investigation Unit, stated: “Officers responded to a report that a Vauxhall Insignia car and Renault Traffic van had collided on the Crom Road at around […]
Fermanagh figures recognised in King’s Honours list
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TWO community figures from Fermanagh are among those recognised for their dedication to public service in the King’s New Year Honours List 2026. As 55 individuals across the North are celebrated for their outstanding contribution to community and country, local figures Pauline Walmsley and Superintendent Robert McGowan have been honoured for careers marked by leadership, commitment and […]
Investigation continues into Belturbet bomb 53 years on
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THERE has been a fresh appeal for information into the Belturbet bombing, more than 50 years after a loyalist claimed the lives of two local teenagers. On 28 December 1972, bombs exploded in three towns along the Fermanagh border – Clones, Pettigo, and Belturbet. While no one was seriously injured in Clones and Pettigo, 16-year-old Patrick […]