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 […]
PSNI announce new Chief Superintendent
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The Police Service of Northern Ireland is pleased to announce the appointment of Temporary Chief Superintendent Norman Haslett as the new police Commander for South Area. Chief Superintendent Haslett takes over the top post from Chief Superintendent Kellie McMillan, who is moving on to a new role within Local Policing Command at PSNI Headquarters. With […]
Sherry star as Newtownbutler boys win league title
U16 Division 1 League Final Newtownbutler 1-14 Enniskillen 1-09 By Pauric McGurn NEWTOWNBUTLER came from behind to claim the Under-16 Division 1 League title following a hard-fought victory over Enniskillen Gaels at Louis Leonard Memorial Park in Donagh on Saturday. The First Fermanagh’s made a strong start to the game, opening the scoring against the […]
Fermanagh wrestlers Love and McManus grapple to gold
FERMANAGH wrestlers Darragh Love and Naoise McManus were recently crowned national champions after standout performances at the Irish Freestyle Open Wrestling Championships. Thirteen athletes from the Erne Wrestling Club travelled to the National Sports Arena for the major competition, with the two local competitors winning gold medals in a major success for the club. Love […]
Ballinamallard United braced for Ards challenge
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RYAN Morris, who captained Ballinamallard in their defeat to H&W Welders at Blanchflower Stadium on Saturday, said the Mallards “are due a response” when they take on Ards this weekend. Despite being disappointed at losing to the Belfast side, Morris feels that his side showed some positive signs. “Saturday was a tough game for us, […]
Double delight for Fermanagh LGFA star Smyth
FERMANAGH ladies star Eimear Smyth enjoyed a Friday night to remember when she was named on the TG4 LGFA Intermediate Team of the Year, as well as picking up an Irish News all-star award. The Erne forward, who played a key role in Derrygonnelly ladies’ historic championship win, was honoured for her strong contribution to […]
St Pat’s want to ‘have a go’ at Ulster Championship
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ST Patrick’s Donagh manager Gary Maguire has urged his players to embrace the opportunity ahead this weekend as they prepare to kick off their Ulster Junior Club Championship campaign. The Donagh men face Belfast side St Agnes GAC in Brewster Park on Saturday in the Ulster quarter-final and Maguire is calling on his players to […]
Lyons says SFC win is ‘massive’ for Erne Gaels
ERNE Gaels captain Ryan Lyons hailed the resilience of his teammates after the Belleek men won the Fermanagh Senior Football Championship for the second successive season. A blistering opening 20 minutes was key for Erne Gaels as they overpowered Derrygonnelly to get their hands on their fourth New York Cup, in jubilant scenes in Brewster […]
Fermanagh horse breaks Irish point-to-point record
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HORSE racing history was made recently when a Fermanagh-trained horse broke a point-to-point record that has stood for almost 70 years. There were joyous scenes at Portrush Point To Point track on Saturday (October 11) when the David Christie-trained horse became the all-time record Irish point-to-point winning horse. ‘Winged Leader’ etched his name into the […]
Relic to St Carlo enshrined at Enniskillen church
A RELIC of a newly canonised saint has been enshrined at St Michael’s Parish Church in Enniskillen, as celebrations continue to mark the 150th anniversary of the place of prayer. There was joyous scenes at St Michael’s Parish Church recently as a special Mass took place, to coincide with the enshrinement of a new relic of […]