Fermanagh stalwart Roisin Gleeson is currently undergoing treatment for breast cancer but that didn’t stop the Donagh woman finally climbing the steps at Croker to collect the cup on Sunday. When Roisin Gleeson raised aloft the West Country Hotel Cup on the steps of the Hogan Stand it generated the biggest cheer of the day. […]
Sadness at passing of Trillick GAA star
Joe McGrade was vice-principal of St Mary’s in Irvinestown for many years and was a celebrated footballer.
Gaels blow Harps away in 22-point demolition
ENNISKILLEN Gaels ruled supreme in a much-anticipated top-of-the-table Westville Hotel Senior Football League Division One game against Derrygonnelly Harps at Brewster Park last night. Due to Fermanagh’s involvement in the Tailteann Cup, the first round of league fixtures were postponed, with games taking place across the county last night (Tuesday). In Brewster Park, Simon Bradley’s […]
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 […]
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 […]
Fermanagh GAA legend remembered as loving family man
Much-loved father-of-six Paul Coyle was laid to rest in Swatragh last weekend.
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 […]