Fermanagh runners raise £15,000 after London Marathon


TWO Fermanagh residents said they were “overwhelmed by the incredible generosity” of the community after they took part in the hugely challenging London Marathon to raise money for local charities. Well-known and hugely-popular Belcoo resident, Tony McGourty, and his niece Kathryn Walls, recently were part of the 53,000-plus runners who completed the 26.2 miles marathon in […]

Celebrations as curlew fledge on the Erne


THE Lough Erne RSPB team has been celebrating the return of the curlew to local lands, where the once-familiar call can now be heard once again. While the curlew had returned to nest on Trasna Island on the lower lough, thanks to the work of the RSPB NI over the last five years, last week said it […]

Local band to perform at Paris Olympic Games


A FERMANAGH band has said they ”can’t wait” to step on board the plane to Paris as they prepare to headline a major concert in the French capital at the much-anticipated Olympic Games. With rowers Ross Corrigan and Nathan Timoney, rugby star Claire Boles, Ballyconnell golfer Leona Maguire and Chef de Mission Gavin Noble all part […]

Accessible bikes are a huge hit at Forum Fun Day


AT the recent JustUs sports event at in Enniskillen, the Lakeland Forum’s accessible bikes proved the biggest hit of the day. Unfortunately, despite the joy they bring to many, the accessible bikes are simply not that accessible! Shelley Cowan, founder of JustUs explained that, unlike other areas including Omagh, those who fancy a cycle cannot simply call up […]

King’s Speech – How new laws will impact Fermanagh


FROM Lord Brookeborough losing his seat in the Lords, to hope for local families seeking justice for their loved ones, to a new legal obligation on our public bodies to be truthful with the community, there was plenty for Fermanagh to digest in last week’s King’s Speech. As part of the official opening of parliament ceremony, King Charles delivered […]

Memorial vandalism ‘disappointing’ act


VANDALISM at a memorial to Seán South and Fearal O’Hanlon has been described as “disappointing.” Police are investigation the incident on the Altawark Road near Roslea last week, when white paint was thrown over the memorial to the two IRA men, who were killed following an attack on Brookebourgh barracks on New Year’s Day 1957. Noting […]

Heartbreak for Fermanagh Premier side conceding late on


Fermanagh Premiers 2 Skouted 3 By Aaron Hazzard Fermanagh Premier’s final group match had everything: five goals, a stunning free kick, a red card, and late drama. Unfortunately, for the Ernemen, they were on the receiving end of a cruel double sucker punch. A Callum St. Ledger penalty midway through the first half put the […]