TUCKED along the banks of Lough Erne in Riverside, Willie Anderson is bringing the rich maritime history of the lough’s boats back to life. Once an empty boatyard, the site now houses his Boatyard Museum, showcasing the steam boats, racing yachts and working barges that shaped Enniskillen’s maritime past. Living on a barge himself, Willie’s […]
Cocaine traces found in Lough Erne, new study reveals
COCAINE and by-products of Class A drugs have been found “quite strongly” in Lough Erne and other lakes in the North. The concerning news was revealed on ‘The State of Us’ podcast on BBC NI, with scientists carrying out almost 140 different water samples from various waterways across the North. Conducted by the Agri-Food and […]
Bonner and Erne Gaels braced for Kingscourt challenge
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ULSTER SFC QUARTER-FINAL ERNE Gaels manager Declan Bonner wants his players’ to embrace the challenge of the Ulster Club as they return to the provincial series for the second year in a row this weekend. The Fermanagh champions are set to take on Cavan winners Kingscourt Stars in Breffni Park on Saturday evening, as part […]
Historic river Erne captured in Ballyshannon exhibition
A LOCAL man is set to showcase work of a famous Irish photographer in Ballyshannon this weekend, in honour of his late mother. Frankie McPhillips from Tempo is putting on an exhibition called The Lost River – Remembering The Erne. It will take place this Friday and Saturday in The Kilbarron Parish Centre, Ballyshannon. Admission starts […]
Lyons says SFC win is ‘massive’ for Erne Gaels
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 […]
Lough Erne jewel up for sale at £5 million
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ELY Lodge, a spectacular country estate on the shores of Lough Erne, has been placed on the market with a guide price of £5 million. The historic 209-acre property includes more than 2.7 miles of private lough frontage, a seven-bedroom residence, five cottages, traditional farmyard, walled garden, arboretum, woodland and pasture. It also boasts private […]
BREAKING: Kieran Donnelly steps down as Fermanagh boss
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KIERAN Donnelly said it has been an “honour and privilege” to take charge of Fermanagh GAA, after it was confirmed that he is stepping down as manager. “It has been an honour and a privilege to serve as manager of the Fermanagh senior football team,” Donnelly confirmed in a statement released through Fermanagh GAA. The […]
Fermanagh U16s book GAA shield final place
FERMANAGH Under-16 boys will compete in the Gerry Reilly Shield Final next weekend as they bid to get their hands on the silverware following a big away victory against Tipperary in Portroe. The Erne men, who are managed by Aghadrumsee man Ciaran Carey, booked their place in the decider following a one-point victory over a […]
Enniskillen RNLI find jet skiers after search
THE RNLI came to the rescue of two jet skiers in difficulties last week, following a dark, misty search on the Erne. Shortly before 7pm on Monday, March 24 the volunteer crew launched the station’s John and Jean Lewis, at the request of the Coastguard following reports of jet skiers in difficulty. It had initially […]
Four people rescued from stranded boat on Lough Erne
Four people stranded on a boat in Lough Erne were towed to safety yesterday afternoon. Members of an RNLI team who were training nearby came to the boat’s aid around 3.30pm. The stranded boat was a short distance downstream from the Ardowen Theatre. AN RNI spokesperson said: “The volunteer crew came alongside the casualty vessel […]