BALLINAMALLARD United manager Mark Stafford praised the character of his players following their 1-0 win over Ards at Ferney Park on Friday night. “We started the first half very well and the Ards backline were struggling to deal with the threat of Marc Walsh,” explained Stafford. “Ards then nullified our threat, and the game became […]
Fermanagh boxer Owens braced for second pro bout
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‘BRAGGING RIGHTS’ BOUT By Mark McGoldrick LOCAL boxer Rhys Owens says he’s “feeling a bit more at ease” as he prepares for his second professional bout, just three weeks after his debut, as his career goes from strength to strength. The Enniskillen man got his pro career off to the perfect start with a stoppage victory […]
Final tickets for Fermanagh Herald Business Awards
THERE’S still time to grab your tickets for one of the county’s biggest nights of the year – the Fermanagh Herald Business Awards 2025, taking place this Friday, November 7, at the Killyhevlin Hotel. After being postponed earlier this month due to Storm Amy, the awards are back and ready to shine, and everyone’s invited. The […]
McClure penalty the difference for Kesh against Rangers
KESH continue to lead the way in Division One after a hard-fought win over Enniskillen Rangers at the Ball Range on Saturday. Jordan McClure’s early penalty was the only thing separating the teams in the end and Kesh manager Ryan Campbell believed they were just about value for it. “It was a good result, a […]
Historic river Erne captured in Ballyshannon exhibition
A LOCAL man is set to showcase work of a famous Irish photographer in Ballyshannon this weekend, in honour of his late mother. Frankie McPhillips from Tempo is putting on an exhibition called The Lost River – Remembering The Erne. It will take place this Friday and Saturday in The Kilbarron Parish Centre, Ballyshannon. Admission starts […]
St Pat’s manager relishing showdown with Clogher
ST Patrick’s Donagh manager Gary Maguire knows his side must improve as they set their eyes on qualifying for the Ulster Junior Football Championship Final, with Tyrone side Clogher standing in their way. The Fermanagh champions made history for their club on Saturday evening in Brewster Park, when they overpowered St Agnes’ from Belfast. Maguire […]
Education Authority plans sweeping cost cuts
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The Education Authority has announced its sweeping cost saving measures for the year ahead due to a £300m shortfall in its budget. Among these cost saving measure will be a 50p increase in the price of a set school meal for paying pupils, ending some agency contracts and reducing overtime payments and implementing savings in […]
€5.7M boost for border and rural communities
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A TRANSFORMATIVE new initiative, The Rebuilding Together–Building Healthy Communities Project, has officially been launched, marking a major step forward in supporting rural development and community wellbeing across the border region. Supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB), this ambitious project represents a significant €5,722,677 investment in rural communities throughout East […]
Newtownbutler girl to shine on Late Late Toy Show
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FERMANAGH’S very own rising star, Nina He, is set to step into the national spotlight after being selected to sing on this year’s Late Late Toy Show. The talented young performer impressed judges during auditions at RTÉ Studios just three weeks ago — and now she’s preparing to represent her home county on one of […]
Driver arrested after high-speed chase in Clabby area
On Friday night, officers from the District Support Team carried out proactive patrols across South Fermanagh and surrounding areas, including several roadside breath test checkpoints. Shortly before midnight, officers spotted a vehicle travelling at high speed in the Clabby area. The driver attempted to evade police, reaching speeds in excess of 85mph in atrocious […]