EXCITING plans are in store for Derrygonnelly, with a potential multi-million pound development of Lough Navar Forest in the works. Stretching over 2,600 hectares and running up through the renowned Magho cliffs, Lough Navar Forest is a popular tourist attraction with its many walks a popular stop-off to the county. The Cuilcagh Lakelands UNESCO Global Geopark […]
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Coná and Shea take the plunge with new Cold Water Club
A NEW cold water group called Cold Water Club has dived into Fermanagh waters. The new group has been started by newlyweds Coná and Shea Daly who host local swim socials to help people get involved in cold water swimming. Coná had been doing events under her Instagram page dipsnhips for the last two years before starting the […]
GALLERY: A New Year splash at Galloon for charity
A LARGE crowd turned out to Galloon Island on Upper Lough Erne on New Year’s Day for a charity swim. Our photographer Martin Brady was on hand to capture the action as it happened. Check out our gallery of pictures below! To read more on this story see this week’s Fermanagh Herald. Can’t get to […]
Psychologist aims to help hurlers reach their potential
FERMANAGH’S new sports psychologist feels that the Erne hurlers are leaving ‘no stone unturned’ as they bid to secure promotion back to the Nickey Rackard Cup in 2024. From Rostrevor, Annie Higgins has established herself as one of the leading lights in the sports psychology industry and she’s teamed up with the Erne hurlers to […]
Poetry collection vividly recalls Enniskillen’s past
A COLLECTION of poetry has shone a new light on the many characters and places from Enniskillen’s past. Called ‘Enniskillen Twenty Poems’, the online collection of poetry was written and published recently by Kevin Quinn. Born and raised in Queen’s Street in Enniskillen, his poems range from ‘The Erne Laundry’ to ‘Mercers’ Window’, but it’s ‘Carol Singers’ that might best evoke Enniskillen of days gone […]
Jones links up with Leitrim
RYAN Jones says he’s relishing the ‘great opportunity’ to become the new coach of the Leitrim under-20s, where he’ll be linking up with former Mayo star Andy Moran and ex-Cavan manager Mickey Graham. Last week, Fermanagh GAA confirmed that Jones – alongside his brother Conall (Jones) and Roslea’s Seán Quigley – have stepped away from […]
Experienced trio withdraw from county panel
FERMANAGH GAA has confirmed that three of their longest-serving players, Ryan and Conall Jones, and Seán Quigley, have ruled themselves out of the county panel for the coming season. In a statement released on social media on Monday afternoon, Fermanagh GAA confirmed the news. “Ryan and Conall Jones along with Seán Quigley have confirmed to […]
Erne Fours success for Enniskillen rowers
THE Enniskillen Royal Boat Club picked up a host of medals at the well-attended and hugely popular Erne Fours Head which took place along Lough Erne on Saturday. Over 110 crews competed across the four-mile course in the two categories, with 61 male crews participating in Race One, while 51 female crews competed in Race […]
First-half goals cost Belcoo
DESPITE suffering a heavy 23-point defeat at the hands of a ruthless and clinical Carryduff side on Saturday, Belcoo manager Paul McGrath had nothing but admiration for his players. “Bringing Ulster Club football to Belcoo for the first time is an incredible achievement for this group,” said McGrath, who also managed the senior ladies to […]