By Paul O’Neill AT the European Masters Athletics Championships in Madeira, Portugal, Belcoo’s Tina Gallagher produced a sensational four-day display to claim double gold and a silver. With a Silver from Friday night already secured, Gallagher returned to the track for the W60 Heptathlon, beginning with the 80m Hurdles. Having taken Silver in the individual […]
Boxer Owens braced for professional debut
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BOXER Rhys Owens says he’s “locked in” as he prepares to make his professional debut this weekend in Donegal, becoming the first pro boxer from Fermanagh to compete in over 50 years. A large crowd is expected to travel to the Aura Leisure Complex in Letterkenny on Saturday (October 16) when the Enniskillen man takes part in […]
Concern as algal bloom breaks out on Lough Melvin
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CONCERN is growing about the increasing prevalence of blue green algae on local waterways, with an algal bloom reported at Lough Melvin in Garrison over the weekend. The serious issues with algae on Lough Neagh has been widely reported in recent years, however there has also been growing fears about its impact on the Erne […]
Rory King shares business insights with students
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Students at South West College’s Erne Campus in Enniskillen recently enjoyed an inspiring talk from Rory King, founder of Rory’s Travel Club. Rory spoke to students studying Tourism and Hospitality, Business Studies, IT, and Creative Media. He shared his journey from university to launching one of Ireland’s fastest-growing travel membership communities. Rory explained how his […]
Maguiresbridge School fashion show for Women’s Aid
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Maguiresbridge Primary School is set to hold a charity fashion show next month in support of Women’s Aid, amid recent concerns locally around violence against women. The event, organised by the school’s dedicated Parent Support Group (PSG), will take place at the Valley Hotel in Fivemiletown on Thursday November 6 at 7:00pm. Principal Ms Irvine […]
Fermanagh teenager turns illness into innovation
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A Fermanagh teenager has turned his own adversity into a positive app to help others dealing with chronic illness. After nearly two years of hospital visits and struggling to explain his symptoms to doctors, 15-year-old Johnny McCusker decided enough was enough, so he began creating an app to make life easier for others like him. […]
Largo Elis twins ready for battle in Brewster
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IT’LL be a “proud” day for the Largo Elis family on Sunday when twins Josh and Jack line out for Irvinestown in Brewster Park, as they bid to win the Fermanagh Intermediate Football Championship title. The 24-year-olds, who are both on the Fermanagh county squad, are key players for the St Molaise side and they’ll […]
Fermanagh Gaels to walk for Gaza
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Fermanagh Gaels Against Genocide is organising a county-wide walk this Sunday, to show solidarity with the people of Gaza.
Fermanagh endo patient left with lifelong health issues
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A FERMANAGH woman has been left with permanent health complications after waiting nearly two years for urgent surgery, only to discover her name had never been added to the colorectal waiting list. Despite a confirmed diagnosis of deep infiltrating bowel endometriosis in late 2023 and a clear clinical need for urgent intervention, a series of […]
Fermanagh saddened at passing of Maco (Gerry) McIntyre
The Fermanagh community has been saddened at the passing of Maco (Gerry) McIntyre. Formerly of Beech Hill, Enniskillen, Maco passed away peacefully on October 14 surrounded by his family. Mourners have remembered Mr McIntyre as a a true gent with a great heart. “Such a lovely and kind man always a gentleman and kind to […]