By Aaron Hassard BALLINAMALLARD United manager Mark Stafford was left to reflect upon “a game of two halves” as his side suffered consecutive defeats for the second time this season. Adam Carroll’s seventh minute strike was cancelled out by Daniel Barker, his first of the campaign, which had the Mallards deservedly level at the break. Stafford […]
Fermanagh school unites for a cause close to home
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JONES Memorial Primary School in Enniskillen came together on Saturday for a touching and successful fundraiser in support of the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust. This fundraiser was held in memory of Stuart Doonan, the son of Carol Doonan, whose a beloved member of the Jones Memorial community and the school’s secretary. Stuart Doonan, from Drumquin, […]
Duffy’s dream comes to life on the big screen
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The long-awaited film ‘The Unholylands’, from Enniskillen filmmaker Paddy Duffy, officially hit cinemas across Ireland last Friday. The 26-year-old not only wrote, produced, and directed the film but also takes on a lead role in the coming-of-age comedy, which is set in Belfast’s notorious – and aptly nicknamed – ‘not so Holylands’. The story follows […]
Fermanagh angler O’Doherty eyeing up more glory
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FERMANAGH angler James O’Doherty said it is an “amazing feeling” to be placed third in the world in angling as he aims to make it to the top in the sport. Following the conclusion of the Feeder Fishing Nations World Championship, the local man finished third in the leaderboard, just narrowly behind winner Ansing Ramon […]
Fermanagh pays tribute to Enniskillen bomb victim
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THERE has been widespread sadness following the passing of Jim Dixon, a survivor of the Enniskillen bomb and a dedicated founder of the Ely Centre. Known for his resilience and unwavering commitment to his community, Jim’s legacy will be deeply felt across Fermanagh and beyond. Formally of Coleshill Park in Enniskillen, Mr Dixon passed away […]
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 […]
Fermanagh unites as Catherine’s fundraiser hits £100,00
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OVER £100,000 has been raised by the Fermanagh community to support much-loved and cherished Catherine Cox, who recently spent time at one of the leading physiotherapy centres in the UK. For over 12 months, the county has been rallying in support of Catherine who lives with an incredibly rare health condition, CDKL5. CDKL5 deficiency disorder is […]
Trust announces closure of SWAH consultation
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THE Western Trust has announced it is closing the public consultation on the permanent removal of emergency general surgery (EGS) at the SWAH and will now move forward on visioning work for ‘Future Health and Care Services in Fermanagh and West Tyrone’. In July 2025, the Health Minister asked the Trust to end the current consultation and begin the process […]
Early goals key as Devenish get back to winning ways
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O’NEILL’S LGFA SFC FINAL Devenish 4-09 Roslea 1-09 By Martin McBrien FIRST half goals from Aisling Maguire, Ellen O’Flanagan and Rebecca McGowan were key for Devenish ladies as they secured their first Fermanagh LGFA championship title since 2017. The Garrison ladies had too much strength and experience, exemplified by the likes of Shauna Hamilton, Aisling […]
Enniskillen turns pink for Cancer Focus NI
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ST ANGELO Airport was transformed into a vibrant spectacle of colour on Sunday, September 28, as more than 400 runners, supporters, and volunteers gathered for Cancer Focus NI’s first Enniskillen Pink Run. The sold-out event, which helped mark the beginning of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, saw participants compete a non-competitive 5km fun run through the airport’s […]