‘Optimistic change’ for leadership of UUP


IT IS understood Fermanagh woman Diana Armstrong MLA will be the next deputy leader of the Ulster Unionist Party. Ms Armstrong, who is the daughter of former UUP leader Harry West, announced she was standing for the position earlier this month. It is now expected she will be officially ratified in to office on January […]


Fermanagh man McGovern appointed coach at Celtic FC


ENNISKILLEN man Michael McGovern is set to return to Celtic FC where he’ll be working as a goalkeeping coach at his former club. McGovern, who joined Celtic in July 2001 from his boyhood club Enniskillen Town United, is set to work with the B Team and First Team. The Fermanagh man will play a key […]


Fermanagh driver Armstrong geared up for WRC bow


FERMANAGH rally star Jon Armstrong said it will be ‘a dream come true’ when he makes his World Rally Championship debut this weekend behind the wheel of his M-Sport Puma in Monte Carlo. The Kesh man and his co-driver Shane Byrne have been selected as one of the pairings to represent M-Sport in the WRC, fulfilling […]


Fermanagh businesses take SWAH fight to Stormont
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FERMANAGH’S leading employers are taking their fight to save local hospital services directly to Stormont next week, warning that without proper healthcare provision the county’s economy, workforce and future growth are at risk. Business leaders from across the county – representing thousands of workers – will travel to Stormont on Monday to demand the protection […]


Enniskillen man Benny brings community together online
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FROM an attempt to spread a little ‘positivity and kindness’ during the pandemic lockdowns, to becoming a global sensation bringing the Fermanagh diaspora together, the Enniskillen Banter page just keeps growing. Set up in 2019 by local couple Benny and Charlotte Cassidy, the Enniskillen Banter group has hit new heights, with over 37,000 members. Speaking to […]


Fermanagh manager Bonner ready for Wexford opener
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FERMANAGH manager Declan Bonner has called on the Erne supporters to make Brewster Park ‘a fortress going forward’ as they prepare to kick-off their league campaign on Sunday. All eyes will be on Brewster Park on Sunday afternoon when Fermanagh take on Wexford in the opening round of the Allianz National Football League, under their new manager, […]