More ladies GAA games shelved as ref issues persist
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Eleven  GAA members have pledged to become Fermanagh LGFA referees but major fears are growing over the future of the ladies game following a worrying drop-off in local match officials. Many ladies GAA players have been left frustrated in recent weeks after a number of club games were postponed due to an unavailability of referees […]

Aimee ‘happy’ to sign for Shamrock Rovers
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FIVEMILETOWN footballer Aimee Neal said she is hoping to “be consistent” and get some game time this season with Shamrock Rovers after she signed a deal to join the Dublin-based club. The 21-year-old agreed to join the Irish Women’s Premier Division side from Glentoran where she has risen through the ranks and earned a reputation […]

Seanie shines at Croke Park in final showcase
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A talented young GAA player from Fermanagh made his mark on one of the biggest stages in Irish sport on Sunday, delivering a standout performance during the All-Ireland Final half-time exhibition at Croke Park. Seanie Gallagher, a pupil at Enniskillen Integrated Primary School, was one of 42 children selected from across the country to take […]

Leeds United fans remember Damian Fitzpatrick


LOCAL Leeds United supporters, who are set to travel to Dublin to see their side take on Italian giants AC Milan, raised over £1,000 for charity in memory of iconic figure Damian Fitzpatrick. Mr Fitzpatrick, who passed away this year, was a hugely respected and much-loved resident who was deep-rooted in local sport. He was […]

Funeral arrangements confirmed for ‘stalwart’ Michael


THE much-loved and respected Michael Kerr will be laid to rest on Wednesday (June 18). Funeral arrangements have been confirmed following the sudden passing of former manager of Enniskillen Rangers manager, Michael Kerr, who passed away on Saturday. Clubs from across the Fermanagh and Western Football League have paid tribute to Michael Kerr, an iconic […]

Fivemiletown club kicks off new ‘mental wealth’ plan


FIVEMILETOWN United FC has unveiled a new three year mental health strategy aimed at breaking down stigma and creating space for open, honest conversations among players and the wider community. Prompted by heartbreaking tragedies across the area in recent years, the initiative will focus on promoting positive mental health throughout the club and beyond, offering education, […]

Fermanagh school’s final push for football pitch


A DERRYLIN primary school is just £14,000 away from building a vital 3G sports pitch to benefit pupils and the entire local community. St. Ninnidh’s Primary School Derrylin have until the June 5 to fundraiser their final amount. Since October 2022, staff, parents and the wider community have been working tirelessly to transform the school’s […]

Ballinamallard Utd to celebrate 50 years in style


BALLINAMALLARD United Football Club will remember the “community spirit and volunteering that it prides itself on” as it prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary in style this summer. On Saturday, a large crowd is expected to turn out to the Manor House Country Hotel for a Gala Dinner which is the first of a number […]