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 […]


St Pat’s inflict heavy victory on day two of Super Cup


St Patrick’s Athletic 4 Co. Fermanagh 0 By Aaron Hazzard There was disappointment etched on the faces of the young Fermanagh players in Castlerock on Tuesday afternoon, following a defeat at the hands of a technically and physically strong St. Patrick’s Athletic side. After the opening day’s heroics against Rangers, this defeat was hard to […]


Fivemiletown Primary School & nursery fun run


LOCAL runners were out in force recently for the Fivemiletown Annual Fun Run. Fivemiletown Primary School & Nursery PTFA held its third annual 5km and 5 mile Fun Run and Walk around Fivemiletown with over 300 participants of all ages taking part. Many families dressed up and took part in a Superheroes & Fairies Trail through […]