Derrygonnelly’s healthy initiatives helps charity


A FERMANAGH GAA club said they were “delighted” to support a local non-profit organisation with significant financial support following a number of health and wellbeing initiatives. Over the past 12 months, Derrygonnelly Harps GFC ran a hugely successful ‘Couch to 5K’ initiative, with the aim of helping elderly members of society stay active and integrate […]

GALLERY: Derrygonnelly Harps Centenary Gala Ball


THERE was plenty of glitz and glamour on display at the Slieve Russell Hotel on Saturday night as Derrygonnelly Harps GFC celebrated their Centenary Gala Ball in style. Almost 400 people turned out to the hotel for the celebration which culminated in the Fermanagh GAA club running its biggest ever fundraising draw to date, with […]

Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh remembered by George Beacom


TRIBUTES have been paid across Fermanagh to legendary and iconic GAA sports broadcaster Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh who passed away on Tuesday. Mr Ó Muircheartaigh passed away peacefully at the Mater Hospital in Dublin, aged 93. Over the years, the famous broadcaster formed a close friendship with George Beacom, manager of the Bawnacre Centre in Irvinestown. “The sad […]

Fermanagh GAA boss Donnelly ready for ‘tough’ Wicklow


LAST weekend Fermanagh played their final challenge match in preparation for the start of the Tailteann Cup, with a game against Monaghan, and despite losing it by six points, Erne manager, Kieran Donnelly says “the preparations have gone as well as they could have” as they ready themselves for Saturday’s game with Wicklow. “We purposely left […]

Fermanagh man Malachy O’Rourke on reaching the pinnacle


WHAT a start to the year it was for Derrylin man, Malachy O’Rourke. In one of the most captivating All Ireland Club Finals in recent times, O’Rourke’s Glen men came from behind to beat St Brigid’s of Roscommon 2-10 to 1-12 to win their first-ever All Ireland club title. It was redemption after the men […]

Fermanagh principal McTeggart happy to leave on a high


LESS than 24 hours after helping the boys’ under 15.5 side bring an Ulster title back to the school, St Aidan’s School Principal, Pat McTeggart informed the staff that he will be retiring at the end of this academic year. And what a way to bow out for a man who has been immersed in […]

Enniskillen ‘devastated’ at death of Jonny Gibson


THE Enniskillen community has been left ‘devastated’ following the death of the much-loved Jonathan (Jonny) Gibson. Formerly of Derrygiff Enniskillen, Mr Gibson passed away on Monday at the South West Acute Hospital. For the former-police dog handler, sport was a huge part of his life, as the many tributes paid to him proved beyond doubt. A founding member of […]

Herald honours St Aidan’s double Ulster winners


THE Fermanagh Herald paid a special visit to St Aidan’s High School Derrylin today (Wednesday) to present the school with commemorative posters of the McCormack Cup and McEvoy Cup Ulster Schools’ winning teams. Fermanagh Herald, Editor, Ray Sanderson was pleased to acknowledge the team players, management and the entire St Aidan’s High School community on […]