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 […]
Harvest festival with an Indian flavour in Enniskillen
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ALMOST 200 members of the Fermanagh Indian Association enjoyed a special celebration of ‘Onam’ in Enniskillen in a bid to “strengthen the connections” among the local community. Annually across India, residents take part in a harvest and cultural festival known as ‘Onam’ which dates back to the legend of Asura King Mahabali who once ruled […]
Three new playparks planned for Fermanagh
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THREE new play parks are set to be developed in Fermanagh over the next two years, as part of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council’s long-term Play Park Strategy. While the investment has been welcomed, concerns have been raised about delays in delivering similar facilities to more rural communities, with some not scheduled for action until […]
Derrygonnelly set up Fermanagh final with Erne Gaels
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Mannok SFC Semi-Final Derrygonnelly 3-16 Teemore 0-08 By Mark McGoldrick DERRYGONNELLY set up a crunch Fermanagh Senior Football Championship Final meeting with Erne Gaels after they overpowered Teemore with 17 points to spare in their semi-final on Sunday evening. Played in Brewster Park in Enniskillen, the Harps dominated the encounter from the off, with a […]
Bird keepers urged to prepare for flu threat
The bird flu season may have just come to an end, but with winter just around the corner Fermanagh poultry farmers and bird keepers are being urged to prepare as the threat of the disease persists. Ulster Farmers’ Union policy officer Kayleigh Ashton-Meek has been speaking of the measures that can be taken to protect […]
Concerns growing over VAT difference
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THE hospitality industry in Fermanagh fears that the “unique circumstances” of its make-up on the border could have a detrimental impact on its future. It was recently confirmed that Value Added Tax (VAT) in the Republic of Ireland will be at 13-per-cent for the coming year, with the same charge in the North at a […]