CAOLAN Duffy said seeing his older brother John win a second Ulster Intermediate Hurling Club Championship title on Sunday would “mean the world”. It’ll be a real family affair for the Duffy’s on Sunday in Clones when brothers John, Barrie and twins Caolan and Ciaran, line out for Lisbellaw in their provincial final decider against […]
‘They have been in our minds’, says Lisbellaw manager
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ULSTER IHC FINAL THE memory of the much-loved Vanessa Whyte and her children James and Sara will be “in the minds” of the Lisbellaw players when they take to Clones on Sunday in the Ulster Intermediate Hurling Final. Earlier this year, the Lisbellaw and extended Fermanagh community was devastated when the three respected club members […]
Vets offering free microchipping to reduce strays
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A LOCAL vets is offering free microchipping for pets all this month, in a bid to reduce the number of stray animals in the county. Lisbellaw Veterinary Clinic, in collaboration with the Ulster Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (USPCA), is offering the free service for dogs and cats throughout November. The clinic […]
Lisbellaw travels through time for scarecrow festival
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LISBELLAW is gearing up for its third annual Scarecrow Contest, and this year promises to be the most exciting yet with the theme ‘time travelling’. The Lisbellaw Area Initiative has been hard at work creating a standout community feature, and this year’s centrepiece is a striking recreation of the iconic DeLorean Time Machine, now proudly […]
Lisbellaw Ladies captain Funston eager for more
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LISBELLAW United Ladies captain Sasha Funston said they want to “reach for the highest level” and inspire younger players as they prepare to make their debut in Division One of the NIWFA. The Fermanagh side produced a standout season, winning 10 of their 12 games in Division Two of the Northern Ireland Women’s Football Association, […]
Special recognition for futstal-loving David
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A BELLEEK man has been praised for his commitment to promoting the sport of fustal at a recent IFA Grassroots Awards ceremony. David Alonso has been one of the driving forces behind the success of Omagh Futsal Club, which not only boasts one of the top men’s teams in the NIFF Super League, but also […]
From Lisbellaw to Wall Street – Jeanette’s Journey
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Growing up on the main street of Lisbellaw, Jeanette Gamble never imagined that her childhood curiosity, whether setting up her own make-believe post office or bartering Barbie dolls, would one day lead her to the global stage. But it’s that same early passion for business, combined with unshakable determination, that has carried her across continents […]
Lisbellaw’s the best place to be for swifts
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LISBELLAW is taking flight in the effort to boost local biodiversity. The village is set to become a haven for swifts, thanks to a new initiative that sees specially designed swift boxes installed in the area. When Lisbellaw Area Initiative was formed a year and a half ago, one of their goals as part of […]
Eastern adventure for Lisbellaw’s David
A YOUNG Lisbellaw man is heading east to compete in the WorldSkills Competition. David Bateman Smith is a plumbing and heating apprentice at the South West College’s Erne Campus in Enniskillen. He will join fellow apprentice Andrew McCann from Aughnacloy at the global competition taking place in Shanghai in September next year. The event will see […]
Appeal after public toilets damaged in Ballinamallard
The Ballinamallard damage is the latest in a spate of vanadlism incidents across Fermanagh.