By Jonathan Hogan Enniskillen Rangers have appointed Darren Higginbotham as their new first team manager, following Michael Kerr’s departure after last week’s season closer against Killen. Higginbotham, who enjoyed a successful spell with Irvinestown Wanderers — guiding them back to Division One — finished the season alongside Ryan Campbell at Kesh, helping steer […]
Campbell eyes long-awaited silverware for hungry Kesh
It’s been 23 years since Kesh lifted their last piece of silverware — but player-manager Ryan Campbell says Friday night offers his side a golden chance to put that “voodoo” to bed. “We’re knocking on the door again,” says Campbell, who has watched from the sidelines since a serious knee injury in March ended his […]
Fermanagh Reds fans bask in league glory
“We’re away to Chelsea on Sunday and it’s our first guard of honour. I can’t wait to enjoy every game now.”
True blue Frank hoping to lift Irish Junior Cup
FRANK Wallace has kicked about at Enniskillen Town since he was a cub and on Friday evening he’ll run out at Windsor Park for the biggest game in his career in the sky blue jersey. 35-year-old Wallace came through the youth ranks at the club under the stewardship of the likes of Brian Lindsay and […]
Lisbellaw GAA men ready to run for club development
TEN members of Lisbellaw GAA club are preparing to take part in a mammoth 100-mile running challenge to raise money to help with the “exciting plans” for development at their grounds. Tomorrow (Saturday), a large crowd is expected to turn out to Lisbellaw as current and former players set off on their run, each clocking […]
McIlwaine on the double in Ballinamallard victory
JOSH McIlwaine scored two goals at Ferney Park last night (Tuesday) as Ballinamallard United won a five-goal thriller against Newington. Sean McAteer got the Mallards off the perfect start when he netted from a Darragh Byrne cross, with just 10 minutes on the clock. With confidence flowing, McIlwaine scored his first on the night with […]
Enniskillen Rangers recognised for Junior Cup success
A SPECIAL celebration was recently held at the Townhall in Enniskillen to celebrate the success of Enniskillen Rangers Football Club who won the Irish FA Junior Cup last year. Managed by Michael Kerr, Rangers defeated FC Moylena, Camlough Rovers, All Saints OB, Lurgan Reserves and Lisbellaw United to qualify for the semi-final of the Irish […]
Fermanagh club miss out on major financial boost
THE chairman of Ballinamallard United has said the club is being “frozen out” when it comes to money after they missed out on significant financial investment from governing body UEFA. UEFA recently confirmed the launch of its solidarity payment scheme, with the aim of supporting smaller nations who are not in local action on a […]
North West Cup Final heartbreak for Ballinamallard
BALLINAMALLARD’S hopes of winning the North West Cup were dashed when Coleraine sub Tiernan Brolly scored a late winner in a highly entertaining encounter at The Showgrands. Coleraine made a fast start to the game, scoring the game’s opening goal after just seven minutes, when Sam McClintock capitalised on a misplaced Mallards pass and hammered […]
Lisbellaw Utd mourns loss of founding members
LISBELLAW United Football Club is deeply saddened by the passing of Mervyn Gamble and Raymond James O’Donnell, both of whom were founding members of the local soccer club. Mervyn Gamble, formerly of Faughard in Lisbellaw, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family. He was one of the founding members of the club in 1958 and […]