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. […]

SuperCupNI holds special memories for supporter Ronnie


FOR Fermanagh supporter Ronnie Kernaghan, whose son Tadhg is playing in his second tournament this year, SuperCupNI holds a special place for him having also played, albeit briefly, in the tournament itself. He will be one of many Fermanagh supporters making an exodus from the county next week to watch wall to wall youth football at […]

Footgolf elite roll into Enniskillen for Ulster Open


FOOTGOLF enthusiasts are in for a treat as the prestigious FGAI Ulster Open FIFG 250 descends upon the picturesque Enniskillen Golf Club this Sunday, July 14. The lively competition, hosted by the FootGolf Association of Ireland, will see the finest footgolfers from across Ireland and beyond test their skills on a brand-new course over 36 challenging […]

Leona Maguire dedicates European win ‘for Ireland’


BALLYCONNELL golfer Leona Maguire has dedicated her historic Aramco Team Series individual event to her family and country after she etched her names into the sporting history books. The former Solheim Cup winner made history on Friday when she became the first golfer from Ireland win on the Ladies European Tour, following standout success in Hertfordshire […]

Fermanagh couple conquer Austrian Ironman event


TWO members of the Enniskillen Lakelanders Swimming Club said they were “delighted to finish” a hugely competitive and challenging Ironman competition in Austria. Jenny and Lee York, members of the Fermanagh club, said they were delighted to take part, with Jenny qualifying for the Women’s World Championships in Nice in September. “Lee and I completed Ironman […]

Casey Howe is top of The Town


WHEN Casey Howe bagged her 10th goal of the season for Athlone Town on Saturday afternoon, the commentator referred to the Maguiresbridge player as “the in-form Casey Howe,” as she cut through the middle to slot her left-footed shot to the net. The 21-year-old has enjoyed a brilliant season so far at The Town and on Saturday her […]