‘Time to step away’: Higginbotham leaves Irvinestown


Darren Higginbotham has resigned as manager of Irvinestown Wanderers following Saturday’s heavy defeat to Strathroy Harps. Although the decision was made immediately after the match, Higginbotham insists it wasn’t an emotional reaction but something he had been considering for weeks. “It was decided straight after the game,” said Higginbotham. “I always felt potentially if my […]


Fermanagh’s Blaíthín Bogue awaiting Melbourne chance


By Annie Flynn TWO months ago Blaíthín Bogue boarded the plane to Melbourne as she set off on a new adventure Down Under. The 24-year-old from Tempo was signed by Australian Football League Women’s side North Melbourne Kangaroos on a two-year contract. Bogue missed most of the Kangaroos’ preseason preparations because of Fermanagh’s glorious run […]


Ipswich’s McKenna backs Enniskillen cancer centre


IPSWICH Town boss Kieran McKenna has called on local residents to support Cancer Focus’ regional cancer support centre in Enniskillen which will leave “a lasting impact for generations.” The Enniskillen man, who is manager of the Premier League side, is the latest big name to support the ambitious programme, which will provide vital help to local cancer […]


Casey Howe signs for Nottingham Forest


Northern Ireland winger Casey Howe has signed for Women’s National League North side Nottingham Forest on a two-year deal. The 21-year-old makes the switch from Premier Division side Athlone Town, having previously had spells with Sligo Rovers, Glentoran and Linfield. Howe, who made her Northern Ireland debut as a 17-year old, won the Irish Cup […]


Enniskillen producer starts work on Roy Keane movie


AN Enniskillen-born film producer is bringing one of the football world’s most controversial sagas to the big screen. In the upcoming Roy Keane film ‘Saipan’, Éanna Hardwicke will play Keane and Steve Coogan is set to play Mick McCarthy in the movie, which depicts the infamous World Cup fallout of 2002 in Japan. Fresh from producing ‘Kneecap’, […]


Fermanagh American Football star leads UCD to victory


FORMER St Michael’s College MacRory Cup winning goalkeeper Paddy Sweeney said it was “incredibly satisfying” as he played a key role in UCD’s historic American Football Shamrock Bowl win. The Belcoo man, who led the Enniskillen school to the Ulster title back in 2012, recently lined out for University College Dublin when they won the […]


Larne football star juggles football and academia


A FERMANAGH footballer who has recently graduated from Queen’s University Belfast has said that studying a degree was “a distraction” from pressures of the NIFL Premiership. Larne player Micheál Glynn has graduated from Queen’s University with a degree in Planning, Environment and Development. He combined his studies with football, winning back-to-back Premiership titles. The 22-year-old Derrygonnelly […]


Premier manager Douglas is ready for Man United


Fermanagh Premier Super Cup manager Keith Douglas is hoping his players can show that they’re “worthy of their place on the global stage” as they bid for glory at this year’s event. It’s certainly not going to be an easy start for Fermanagh who take on giants Manchester United in the first round on Monday. […]