THE Fermanagh community has given its full backing to aid a fundraiser for local woman Laura O’Kane who is living with a ‘horrendous and debilitating illness’. On Tuesday, which celebrated World Severe M.E Awareness Day, her husband Damien O’Kane set up a JustGiving page, revealing the harrowing experience that his wife has gone through in […]
Johnston talks about aftermath of horrific crash
I’m not as f**ked as I was, so it’s getting better,” is how Fermanagh motorbike racer, Lee Johnston, described his current state, following his crash at the North West 200 in May. The 34-year-old Maguiresbridge racer crashed in the Supersport practice race and was airlifted to the Royal Hospital in Belfast but that was after […]
‘Changes’ needed to healthcare claims former GAA star
A FORMER Fermanagh inter-county footballer has said that ‘structural changes’ need to be made to the health service after his four-year-old daughter endured a ‘distressing’ wait for emergency medical care at the South West Acute Hospital in Enniskillen. Last night (Tuesday), Ryan McCluskey, took to Twitter (see below) to share his story on his child’s […]
Parents inspired Vincy’s career
AFTER almost three decades of performing in pubs and venues across Fermanagh, Vincy Walmsley has established himself as one of the top local singers in the county. From an early age, the aspiring singer Vincy’s talents were recognised by many different music professionals, but self-admittedly, the PJ Treacy & Sons employee never expected his career […]
Fermanagh Premier side into final after shootout drama
FERMANAGH 2 NEWCASTLE UTD 2 (Fermanagh won 3-0 on pens) By Rod Nawn IN a drama-packed finish to its Vase semi-final with Newcastle United in the Super Cup NI, Fermanagh’s Premier side won a penalty shootout to reach the subsidiary competition final on Friday evening. Fermanagh believed it had grabbed an injury-time winner through […]
Cameron sisters are singing in memory of their late Mum
IN September last year, the Fermanagh and Boho community was left devastated whenever mother of six Geraldine Cameron passed away suddenly, aged just 50. The much-loved community member was known for her lifelong passion and love of music. In her memory, Geraldine’s daughters Maria, Antonia, Helena and Jamay, are forging their own solo music careers. […]
Strong second half secures win for unbeaten Harps
Derrygonnelly 1-12 Belnaleck 2-07 DERRYGONNELLY outscored Belnaleck by eight points to three in the second half last night (Wednesday) as they maintained their unbeaten run in the Westville Hotel Senior Football League Division One. Following last night’s round six game, played at a rain sodden Canon Maguire Park, the Harps sit top of the table on 14 points. […]
Fermanagh make United work hard for the win
CO. FERMANAGH 0 MANCHESTER UTD 2 By Rod Nawn ON a blustery, wet Wednesday afternoon at Coleraine Showgrounds Fermanagh’s dream of Super Cup NI glory ended with a 2-0 defeat to a gifted Manchester United side. In front of a big crowd, the Premier League club’s youngsters were almost stunned when Adam Cathcart tried to […]
Victory for Fermanagh sets up key clash with Man Utd
Co. Fermanagh 1 Dundalk 0 By Rod Nawn Fionn Stroud’s clever 12th minute strike gave Fermanagh’s Super Cup Premier Section side a priceless first group win on the eve of a sell-out clash with Manchester United today (Wednesday), at the Coleraine Showgrounds. The early stages promised a robust encounter in Antrim but Fermanagh, clearly aware […]
Irish star Dane reflects on life after shocking stroke
IRISH scrum-half Kathyrn Dane knows better than anyone how fickle life can be. Nine months ago she suffered a brain haemorrhage while training with Ireland, and is still a long way from making a full return to rugby, although she has been making steady progress. In an IRFU media call, Dane told how during a gym session with the Irish squad’s […]