BALLINAMALLARD manager Mark Stafford said his players are “getting stronger and there’s more of a team spirit” after they earned a share of the spoils against Dundela at Wilgar Park. The Mallards came from behind to lead, before eventually settling for a point. Despite being disappointed with conceding inside three minutes, Stafford credited the response […]
St Pat’s ready for Clogher challenge
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ST Patrick’s Donagh defender Conor McDermott says there’s “a massive hunger within the team” as they bid to qualify for the Ulster Junior Club Championship Final this weekend. The Fermanagh champions travel to St Tiernach’s Park in Clones on Saturday afternoon (November 15) to take on Tyrone winners Clogher in the last four and the […]
Controversial recycling booking system progressing
A CONTROVERSIAL plan to introduce a booking system to all recycling centres locally is now looking increasingly certain to take place despite widespread opposition. It is part of a series of what the Council described as health and safety improvements which are costing in the region of almost £4 million and are likely to be […]
Multi-million water investment for Fermanagh welcomed
A NEW multi-million pound investment which is set to tackle water pollution in Fermanagh and a number of its border counties has been warmly welcomed. PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body, confirmed the Water Enhancements through Sustainable Treatment project at Finn Lough will amount to £32 million. It represents a dynamic […]
Fermanagh village ready for big weekend of music
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EXCITEMENT is building in Kinawley as Benaughlin CCE prepares to host its inaugural ‘Gathering”’ weekend from November 14 to 16. This brand-new event, run in partnership with Kinawley Community Centre, promises to be a vibrant celebration of traditional Irish music, song, and dance. It will bring together people of all ages to share in the rich […]
Fermanagh stars steal the show at One Act Festival
THE ENNISKILLEN One Act Festival made a triumphant return to the Ardhowen this month, delivering three unforgettable nights of theatre. Over the course of the festival, nine short plays lit up the stage, each one showcasing the raw talent, creativity, and passion of local theatre groups. This year’s Enniskillen One Act Festival culminated in a series […]
Fermanagh mourns the death of Canon Kille
TRIBUTES have been paid across the community following the sad passing of Canon Edwy Kille who was remembered for his ‘compassionate and humble’ nature. Canon Edwy Kille passed away peacefully on Friday, October 17, at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast, aged 95-years-old. Originally from Somerset, Canon Kille ministered in Aghadrumsee, Clogh and Drumsnatt Parishes in South Fermanagh, where he […]
Fermanagh journalist recalls a life-changing experience
The Ulster Project’s main goal is simple yet powerful – to bring together young people from Catholic and Protestant communities in Northern Ireland, helping us see beyond division and learn from one another. As a teenager, I never really thought about sectarianism. Most of my friends, classmates and teammates were from the Catholic community. It […]
Largo Elis wants Irvinestown to embrace Ulster campaign
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ULSTER IFC QUARTER-FINAL IRVINESTOWN joint-captain Josh Largo Elis says the “belief in the group is huge” as they prepare to kick-off their Ulster Intermediate Championship campaign on Saturday evening in Kingspan Breffni Park. The St Molaise men head to Cavan to take on Cuchulainn weeks after they won the intermediate title, ending their 10-year wait […]
Ulster Project celebrates 50 years of friendship
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FOR nearly half a century, the Ulster Project has united Catholic and Protestant teenagers across the North, through friendship, understanding and shared experiences in the United States. To mark the project’s anniversary, a special service took place in Enniskillen on Saturday. Past members of Enniskillen Ulster Project joined clergy at St. Macartin’s Cathedral, before crossing […]