TRIBUTES have poured in from across Fermanagh following the death of well-known and hugely respected solicitor John Quinn. Mr Quinn, who ran his own law firm in Belmore Street in Enniskillen, passed away following a battle with illness. A passionate GAA man, Mr Quinn was deep rooted in the Enniskillen Gaels GAA club. He took […]
Fermanagh American Football star leads UCD to victory
FORMER St Michael’s College MacRory Cup winning goalkeeper Paddy Sweeney said it was “incredibly satisfying” as he played a key role in UCD’s historic American Football Shamrock Bowl win. The Belcoo man, who led the Enniskillen school to the Ulster title back in 2012, recently lined out for University College Dublin when they won the […]
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 […]
‘It’s do or die’ warns Ryder, ahead of quarter-final
ERNE Gaels have the home advantage this weekend when they host Ederney on Sunday afternoon. The Belleek men enjoyed two wins from three in the championship campaign but lost their final-round match to Derrygonnelly. Erne Gaels manager, Seamus Ryder, says there was lots of leanings to be taken from that game; “We watched it back […]
Aghadrumsee celebrate after extra time victory
THIS was a hard-fought Intermediate football final that went right down to the wire with Aghadrumsee claiming the honours in extra time. The lead exchanged hands a number of times and there was nothing between the sides at the break, level pegging at 1-3 apiece. Aghadrumsee started the brighter of the two teams in the second half […]