A FEW days out from the start of the MacRory Cup campaign, St Michael’s College captain Conor O’Hanlon feels that there is a ‘nice wee buzz’ in the camp. First called up to the MacRory Cup team in 2021, O’Hanlon is a vastly experienced campaigner and he was impressive for his club Irvinestown in the recent […]
Record entry confirmed for ‘Erne Fours’
A RECORD entry has been confirmed for the ‘Erne Fours Head of the River’ which is set to take place across Lough Erne on Saturday. Prior to the event, 114 crews have entered into the racing extravaganza, with 62 crews set to compete in the men’s category, while 52 boats will bid for glory in the […]
Byrne hits hat-trick in big derby victory
A FIRST half hat-trick from 17-year-old Joel Byrne helped Division One leaders Enniskillen Rangers to a comprehensive win over Enniskillen Athletic at The Ball Range. There were two key saves from fellow Joel, Rangers’ keeper Joel Peden, at 0-0 before Byrne opened the scoring with a fantastic solo goal. From there the hosts never looked […]
Reihill praises team’s character
LISNASKEA manager John Reihill praised his team’s character and resolve after the Emmetts staged a spirited comeback in O’Donnell Park on Saturday to book their spot in an Ulster Championship semi-final. Played in Letterkenny, the Fermanagh champions found themselves six points down to Na Rossa midway through the third quarter, but the Emmett’s fought back […]
Double delight for McGloin and Bogue
TWO Fermanagh inter-county ladies players have been named in the TG4 Junior Team of the Championship. On Friday night, Molly McGloin and Blaithin Bogue were honoured at a special event in Croke Park in Dublin. McGloin, from Newtownbutler, was selected in the full-back position, while Tempo’s Bogue was picked at right corner forward. To read more […]
Preparing your garden for bigger and better blooms
AUTUMN is by far the most important season for preparation, as correctly preparing this time of year will allow your garden to bloom much bigger and brighter next summer. There are many different jobs to be done during the run up to Christmas, so today we are going to take a quick glance at some […]
Keeping Kilcoo in range is key, says Jones
KILCOO claimed their 11th Down Championship in 12 years when they dispatched Burren with relative ease just over a fortnight ago. Next, it’s Derrygonnelly’s turn to give them a rattle. The teams last met in the 2021 Ulster Club Final on a day the Harps might prefer to forget. After keeping with the Down men for 15 […]
Teemore ready to tackle physical Liatroim challenge
By Patrick Quigley and Katrina Brennan IT has been a while but this weekend Teemore will embark on the Ulster Club journey once again. Down champions Liatroim provide the opposition and Shamrocks’ manager Tony Collins is expecting a stern test; “I’ve seen the (Down) final and they’re quite physical and quite big, they have a big, […]
Reihill ready for ‘difficult’ Ulster opener
‘WE’RE going to give it a go,’ says Lisnaskea boss John Reihill as the Emmett’s prepare to enter the Ulster Championship for the first time in 12 years. Following a comprehensive 19-point win over Aghadrumsee in the Fermanagh Junior Football Championship Final, confidence is high in the Lisnaskea camp and Reihill wants his side to […]
Precious metal mining one step closer in Fermanagh
THE MINING company exploring for precious metals in the Fermanagh countryside has reported “encouraging” results from its latest tests, and is now seeking to identify drilling sites. Karelian Diamond Resources PLC has been carrying out exploration in the county for several years now after previously being granted a licence to prospect in the Coonian and […]