ERNE Gaels captain Ryan Lyons hailed the resilience of his teammates after the Belleek men won the Fermanagh Senior Football Championship for the second successive season. A blistering opening 20 minutes was key for Erne Gaels as they overpowered Derrygonnelly to get their hands on their fourth New York Cup, in jubilant scenes in Brewster […]
Fermanagh horse breaks Irish point-to-point record
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HORSE racing history was made recently when a Fermanagh-trained horse broke a point-to-point record that has stood for almost 70 years. There were joyous scenes at Portrush Point To Point track on Saturday (October 11) when the David Christie-trained horse became the all-time record Irish point-to-point winning horse. ‘Winged Leader’ etched his name into the […]
Relic to St Carlo enshrined at Enniskillen church
A RELIC of a newly canonised saint has been enshrined at St Michael’s Parish Church in Enniskillen, as celebrations continue to mark the 150th anniversary of the place of prayer. There was joyous scenes at St Michael’s Parish Church recently as a special Mass took place, to coincide with the enshrinement of a new relic of […]
Fermanagh actor Dunbar touted for new travel show
ACTOR Adrian Dunbar is being touted for a potential new travel show alongside the well-known Martin Compston and Vicky McClure, as the ‘Line of Duty’ trio plan a return to the spotlight. The 67-year-old Enniskillen man rose to prominence following his starring role in the BBC police drama and as speculation of a new series grows, […]
Fermanagh hotels lead the way at Meath awards
SOME of Fermanagh’s top hotels were recently celebrated and honoured for their commitment to the industry at the glitzy Irish Hotel Awards which were held at The Johnstown Estate in Meath. Leading hoteliers and their employees turned out to the now annual awards ceremony, with the Manor House Country Hotel, located on the outskirts of Enniskillen, […]
Large turnout at Enniskillen Crafters Market
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A NEW craft market has been launched in Enniskillen with the aim of showcasing local products and the creativity, colour, and community spirit to Fermanagh. The Enniskillen Crafters Market aims to unite artists, families, and causes to celebrate all things handmade. It takes place at St Michael’s Scout Centre on the second and fourth Sunday of […]
Fermanagh pupils win Angus Youth Challenge
FOUR pupils from Enniskillen Royal Grammar School have been named overall winners of the 2025 ABP Angus Youth Challenge, after a showcase and awards ceremony at Balmoral Park. The team impressed the judges with their project “One Health: The Link Between Animal, Human and Plant Health,” which tackled the critical issue of soil health and […]
Fermanagh hotel set for Samhain celebration
A LARGE crowd is expected to turn out to the Westville Hotel in Enniskillen on Saturday for a special celebration which will honour the Celtic New Year through food, music and storytelling. Excitement is building in the town ahead of the ‘Samhain – A Celebration of Irish Traditions’ evening which coincides with the turning of the […]
Fermanagh teen crowned Miss Winter Wonderland
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WHEN 18-year-old Ruby Graham first stumbled across the Miss Winter Wonderland beauty pageant on Instagram, she never imagined it would lead to one of the most memorable moments of her life. Drawn in by the sparkle and spirit of the seasonal competition, the Fermanagh teenager saw it not just as a pageant, but as a personal […]
Fermanagh father speaks out on life with Parkinson’s
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WHEN Enniskillen father-of-two Andrew McManus received his diagnosis of young-onset Parkinson’s earlier this year, it was a moment that changed everything. “I remember opening the letter and just sitting there, trying to take it in,” said the 42-year-old. “My wife took it harder than I did. “For me, I think I went into practical mode. I […]