By Paul O’Neill IRVINESTOWN runner Edel Monaghan said she can “go home satisfied enough” after she played a key role with Ireland in the World Mountain and Trail Running Championships in Spain. The world’s top mountain running and trail running exponents gathered for the 2025 World Mountain and Trail Running Championships, which ran over four days. Edel […]
Fermanagh driver Armstrong wins ERC finale in Croatia
By Chris Caldwell WHEN you give everything you can and achieve what you set out to do you can only be satisfied with your efforts and that’s exactly how Jon Armstrong feels after a dominant performance at the concluding round of the European Rally Championship in Croatia at the weekend. The Kesh native went into […]
Producer swaps city beats for farm life in Fermanagh
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A music producer has traded city living for the quiet of the Fermanagh countryside – continuing his work from a small farm he now calls home. With zero farming experience, no family ties to the land, and a lifestyle built around basslines, not baling hay, the move from Leeds seemed like a wild detour. But […]
Stafford calls on Ballinamallard to ‘buck the trend’
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]