AS the Covid cases in the county continue to surge, GAA matches have had to be cancelled as more players have either contracted the virus or been a ‘close contact’ of someone who has. On Monday night, the Fermanagh Competitions Control Committee (CCC) met in Brewster Park to discuss the situation and Committee Chairman […]
Fermanagh Gaels call on Taoiseach to lead the way on ‘shared Ireland’ debate
ONE THOUSAND Fermanagh Gaels have signed a letter calling on an Taoiseach to open a mature, fact-based discussion on the future of a “shared Ireland.” In a bid to attempt the confusion and lack of understanding of the issues in the lead up to the Brexit referendum, and to ensure everyone is included in the […]
Teemore GAA club resumes activities after Covid scare
IT’S all systems go this week after Teemore Shamrock’s got the go-ahead from the Public Health Agency to resume all club activity after two players tested positive for Covid last week following an Erne Cup against Lisnaskea. The club which responded immediately to health concerns, worked with the PHA in relation to the matter and […]
Double celebration for Canon Dawson
IT was a double celebration for Canon Laurence Dawson this week, as he celebrated his 85th birthday and 60 years in the priesthood. A much loved character within the community of Brookeborough and further afield, Canon Dawson is renowned for his “young at heart” nature and passion for local GAA club Herber Mac Mahons. Paying […]
PREVIEW: Clubs Players’ Finals throw-in tonight
There are four finals in the Clubs Players’ Competition this weekend, with Division 1A between Derrygonnelly Harps and Kinawley Brian Borus and Division 2B between Derrylin and St Pat’s Donagh kick starting the action tonight. Tomorrow evening the Division 1B final will see neighbours Devenish and Erne Gaels go head to head in Derrygonnelly while […]
Teemore Shamrocks suspend club activity due to Covid
Teemore Shamrocks have suspended all club activities until early next after one player tested positive. The club who responded immediately to health concerns, are continuing to work with the PHA and recieve advice on this matter. Speaking to the Herald, Teemore Shamrocks Club Chairman, Tommy Clarke, confirmed, “One player has tested positive. A number of […]
Hurling stalwart’s legacy will live on in Lisnaskea
THE death has taken place of one of Fermanagh’s most influential hurling figures. Tony Jackman, aged 79 years of the Knock’s, Lisnaskea, died peacefully in hospital on Wednesday of last week surrounded by his family. Mr Jackman was a stalwart of the Lisnaskea Emmetts hurling club and was held in high esteem to all who […]
Paddy Bradley looks ahead to Derry v Fermanagh
Derry and Fermanagh know each other inside out and obviously with Rory having been with Fermanagh he knows all the players and with Fermanagh playing a similar type style to when he was there and both teams coming off the back of two good victories, the winner will very much be in the top two […]
‘Away to Monaghan is never going to be easy’ McMenamin
FERMANAGH have been drawn to play Monaghan in this year’s Ulster Championship. The draw was made live on the RTE Six One news on Tuesday evening. Fermanagh avoided the preliminary round of the draw but were dealt an away fixture for the quarter final meeting with neighbours Monaghan. Fermanagh’s last Ulster Championship […]
Strong opposition to plans to knock down Quinn pub
For many years the famous bar had been the ‘go to’ watering hole for Fermanagh sports and music fans.