Fermanagh ladies conquer world’s toughest half marathon


A TEAM of Fermanagh women who conquered one of the toughest half marathons in the world said it was “emotional coming over the line” as they raised money for local charities. Representatives from the Churchill Ladies Running Club pulled on their running gear to take part in the Great North Run, the largest half marathon […]


WATCH: Community spirit on full show at fun farm


FERMANAGH Fun Farm has partnered up with Killadeas Day Centre to provide weekly coffee mornings for the local community. The coffee mornings happen every Friday and are run by the service users of Killadeas Day Care Centre who take the orders and serve the yummy goods to customers. Alan Potters manager of Fermanagh Fun Farm […]


Mannok to resubmit plans for new quarry in Cavan


FERMANAGH firm Mannok has withdrawn a planning application for a new quarry operation in Cavan just days before the local Council were due to make a decision on it. Mannok says it intends to submit a fresh planning application for permission for the proposed development near Ballyconnell, however. County planners in Cavan were due to […]


Demand will be ‘exceptional’ at foodbanks this winter


THE manager of a Fermanagh foodbank is anticipating “an unreal strain on capacity” as pensioners and elderly residents in the county prepare for yet another unprecedented winter. Over recent years, between the Covid pandemic and the cost of living crisis that followed, local households have been facing even more financial burdens over the cold winter months. While […]


Kelly hails ‘legend’ McGrath after Devenish victory


Ederney manager Chris Kelly was quick to laud veteran’s Martin McGrath’s role in Saturday’s victory over Devenish; “That’s Marty’s first appearance for us this year and we’re more than glad to have him out, we’re missing so many men. “He caused havoc in there and gave us something we haven’t had all year as well. […]