THE unexpected death of popular Derrylin Gael Tom Maguire has shocked the local community. In his 74th year, Tom, a native of Boho, the fourth eldest of 14 children of Patrick and Mary Maguire. He was a leading Ulster Council steward, a familiar figure at all major provincial venues and Croke Park. Having played at […]
Eimir is missing the football
Lisnaskea woman Eimir Martin has certainly hit the ground running after being named ‘Student Midwife of the Year’ at the Queen’s University, Belfast, Midwifery Society Mentor Awards 2020. a previously qualified teacher took a career change to a profession that “always fascinated” her and has now received part of her workplace learning at SWAH What […]
Work resumes on new GAA development
WORK has resumed on a new main pitch for Tempo GAA club. Within recent days contractors have moved on site and the walkway around the pitch is already beginning to take shape. Speaking about the works currently ongoing Conor Meehan, secretary of Tempo Maguires explained, “Contractors are on site, working away while adhering to social […]
Tara’s running five a day for May
Tara McLoughlin, 24, Derrygonnelly. Currently doing a PGCE, specialising in Physical Education. Raising money for PPE and other medical equipment for the frontline workers by running five kilometres a day in May. What is your greatest strength? Persisiting with something until it has been complete What is your greatest weakness? I can be wound […]
Death of GAA stalwart and former publican
THE death has taken place of one of Roslea Shamrocks’ long time stalwarts. Benny McDermott was immersed in the village GAA club, serving as player, coach, manager and official. Many would credit the Roslea man with revitalising the famous Shamrocks club when it was at a low ebb. Benny, from Lackey Road, Roslea passed away […]
Keeper Gleeson looking forward to better times
It’s been six years since Donagh and Fermanagh goalkeeper Roisin Gleeson felt her career was over, from training four nights a week at the height of her career to hardly being able to lift a pen or indeed drive a car. Ulcerative colitis was diagnosed after lots of tests and Roisin spent over three months […]
Coping without sport… We all need it to give us a life
The Herald speaks to Harry McConkey, Ballinamallard Utd manager and former physical education teacher, on sport in Fermanagh. How he views the importance of sport in our county, how we are dealing without it and what lies ahead for us. How important has sport been in Fermanagh? “I feel sport is in the very heart […]
GAA club helping out with home deliveries!
They may not be on the pitch at the minute, but Brookeborough Heber Mac Mahons have no time to spare.
GAA club vows to keep going with online Lotto
AS THE Covid-19 lockdown continues, GAA club lottos across Fermanagh are taking the innovative step to move fully online. Tempo Maguires’ lotto is the latest club draw to be moved online. Popular with people across the local community, and not just sports fans, the club’s jackpot currently stands at £10,000. Other clubs that have also […]
Rising GAA star has sights set on career Down Under
FERMANAGH GAA’S rising star Ultan Kelm, still has his eyes set on life Down Under, as the 20 year old is due to start Aussie Rules trials in Australia over a two week period. Despite fears of flights being cancelled due to widespread panic over the coronavirus, the Belleek native is confident that nothing will […]