A PROMINENT piece of Lisnaskea’s architectural and banking history has officially been put up for sale. The former Ulster Bank building, a striking structure that has stood at the heart of the town for decades, is now on the market with an asking price of £175,000. The substantial, Grade B1 listed property is spread over […]
Friends to honour Johnny’s memory
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FRIENDS of the late Johnny Murray are set to take part in a grueling sportive in Westport to remember the memory of the much-loved father of two. In September, Fermanagh was rocked when Mr Murray, a well-known fitness enthusiast and talented sportsman, passed away while on a walking trip up Cuilcagh Mountain. Just weeks before […]
Lisnaskea hit Belcoo for six in Fermanagh LGFA decider
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O’Neill’s LGFA IFC FINAL Lisnaskea 6-11 Belcoo 1-13 by Martin McBrien LISNASKEA will compete in the top tier of Fermanagh LGFA championship football again next season after they romped to the intermediate title following a powerful display in Bellanaleck on Sunday morning. While their emerging youngsters shone brightly, exemplified by a trio of Maeve Mulligan […]
Late Mulligan strike helps Lisnaskea secure crown
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Lisnaskea3-09 Ederney2-11 By Martin McBrien A LATE goal from Maeve Mulligan helped Lisnaskea Emmetts get their hands on the Division Two league trophy after they overpowered Ederney in a hard-fought contest in Tempo. Despite atrocious conditions of pouring rain and blustery wind, both sides combined to produce a highly entertaining contest, culminating in as dramatic […]
Father and son run for Oak Healthy Living Centre
ON OCTOBER 12, Liam Leonard and his son Oisín will run a half marathon in Perth, Western Australia — not for medals, but for something far more meaningful. Their goal is to raise funds for the Oak Healthy Living Centre in Liam’s hometown of Lisnaskea, a community that has faced significant mental health challenges, including the […]
Lisnaskea set for upcoming community 5k Walk and Run
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EXCITEMENT is growing in Lisnaskea ahead of the upcoming 5km Walk and Run, which is set to take place on Friday 29 August at 7pm. The event welcomes participants of all ages and abilities, from experienced runners to those simply looking to enjoy a leisurely walk through some of the town’s most scenic routes. Organisers […]
Lisnaskea banking decision branded ‘pathetic’ by MLA
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THE fight for Fermanagh’s right to access cash is continuing, after it was confirmed an appeal to bring banking services back to the second largest town in the county had failed. Lisnaskea has been without a bank for over a year now, after its last one – Ulster Bank – closed down last March. There have since […]
Funeral of Arlene Foster’s mother to take place today
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Funeral of former First Minister Arlene Foster mother, Georgina (Georgie) Kelly, is to take place in Lisnaskea today. Julia Georgina (Georgie) Kelly died peacefully in the South West Acute Hospital on Friday (June 20). Local MLA Deborah Erskine sent her deepest sympathy and condolences to the Foster, Kelly and Keenan family circles on behalf of Fermanagh […]
Five star showing from Lisnaskea ladies
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Lisnaskea 5-8 Aghadrumsee 2-8 A LIVELY early Sunday morning contest was essentially decided by Lisnaskea’s superior goals scoring finesse, the Emmetts quintet spearheaded by a Caroline Kerins hat-trick. The young visitors were first off the mark, veteran Laura Grew pointing direct from throw in. A fourth minute Kerins equaliser was followed by the game’s first […]
Fermanagh school signs contract for major expansion
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ST Kevin’s College in Lisnaskea is now one step closer to its planned state-of-the-art, multi-million-pound new school building. On Friday, staff, members of the school’s Board of Governors, and representatives from the construction and architectural firms gathered in the school’s main hall to sign the contract for the project. The development will include 11 new […]