KESH footballer Kyle Lafferty has admitted he made “mistakes and you have to live with them” after he opened up on his 10-game ban for a sectarian remark which damaged his career. Now playing for lower division Scottish side Johnstone Burgh, the 37-year-old was banned for 10 games in September 2022, while playing for Kilmarnock, for a […]
Fermanagh man living the dream at the barber’s chair
A FERMANAGH man is now the first choice barber for some of the Premier League’s top stars as he builds on his 12 year dream of owning his own shop. Teemore man Louis Donohoe has received widespread social media acclaim and recognition after he has cut hair for some Liverpool and Northern Ireland footballers. After […]
‘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 […]
Lisbellaw ready for league cup final
Lisbellaw were crowned Division 3 champions earlier this month and are hunting a league and cup double tonight (Wednesday).
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’, […]
GAA committee set up following Gallagher allegations
The review was prompted by domestic abuse allegations made against former Fermanagh and Derry football manager, Rory Gallagher.
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 […]