AS THE country celebrated the NHS’ 72nd birthday on Sunday, Adrian Dunbar has given his backing to a fundraising song by his childhood friend Davy Kettles, which commemorates those who have lost their lives “in the line of duty” in the fight against Covid. Davy has written a new charity single, ‘No Tears at Your […]
Biker Josh raring to go
Recently bike racer Josh Elliott celebrated the anniversary of his double podium at Silverstone. But the Ballinamallard man has seen everything on hold since then with Covid-19, but it hasn’t stopped him preparing for the future on two wheels. Elliott now 26, has had few races this season for a number of reasons including […]
Is mental health still a taboo subject in changing room
KANE CONNOR (BELNALECK & FERMANAGH) Is the subject of mental health still a taboo subject in GAA dressing rooms? I think so. In a changing room full of lads, it goes back to that thing were too few are still prepared to talk about it. I suppose you’re part of a team, you’re focused and […]
Top national award for Manor House hotel
THE winning of the Irish Hotel’s Country House Hotel of the Year for 2020 has come at the perfect time, as the Manor House Country Hotel reopens its doors this Friday. The popular hotel was also awarded Best Wedding Venue of the Year Ulster along with the overall awards for Best Hotel Breakfast. General Manager […]
Is the GAA’s return roadmap demanding too much of our c
Fermanagh’s finest club players to hear their views on some of the rules and regulations set out in the ‘Safe Return to Gaelic Games’ roadmap and also to hear their take on the fast-tracked plan that would see full contact training being able to resume. Paul Breen (Kinawley Brian Boru’s) Kinawley Brian Boru’s […]
Teresa was among the last of a great generation
DERRYLIN woman Teresa Maguire was among the last of a great generation of Irish country mothers. Born in the townland of Aghyoule, Teresa epitomised that role of wife and mother, raising a large family in far from easy circumstances, bereft of modern amenities. One of the most elderly and most respected members of Derrylin Parish […]
Attending Mass – by ticket only!
AS CHURCHES prepare to reopen for services in the days and weeks ahead safety is their top priority. Indeed, those who are over 70-years-old or have underlying health conditions are being urged to keep using the webcam technology parishes have developed during the lockdown. For example, in the Ederney area, Fr Frank McManus, parish priest […]
Back on the ball… but with precautions
As GAA clubs in the county got back to full contact training on Sunday players and officials were continuing to take full precautions. The senior league division two club Belcoo was one of the many clubs in the county which returned to training with a full turnout of senior players. On a wet […]
Shaw continues his superb start
Charlie Shaw continued his superb start to the year with victory in the Bob Chambers Cup. Winning for the second week in a row, Shaw proved that the previous week was no fluke in making it back-to-back wins. In tricky conditions, the twenty handicapper got off to a solid start with 12 points over the […]
All changed as churches reopen for public services
THIS Sunday many churches across the county will open their doors for public Mass and services for the first time for since mid March. Enniskillen churches are among those welcoming people back to the pews. While public services may have returned, some clerics have encouraged people to consider following live services via webcam if possible. […]