A GROUP of young Fermanagh rugby players from Enniskillen have found themselves at the heart of a global campaign celebrating the roots and rise of women’s rugby. Defender, the iconic Land Rover model, has turned its lens on Enniskillen RFC – the home club of Emily Valentine, the sport’s first known female player – as it reignites […]
Smyth hits 2-12 in Derrygonnelly Harps win over Gaels
Derrygonnelly 2-16 Enniskillen 3-7 By Martin McBrien YET again the mesmerising scoring talent that ranks Eimear Smyth as one of the most clinical and prolific forwards in ladies football in Ireland stood out in this highly competitive contest Footballing poetry in motion, a joy to watch, her 2-12 (6 frees) total represented the vital difference […]
Fermanagh U16s book GAA shield final place
FERMANAGH Under-16 boys will compete in the Gerry Reilly Shield Final next weekend as they bid to get their hands on the silverware following a big away victory against Tipperary in Portroe. The Erne men, who are managed by Aghadrumsee man Ciaran Carey, booked their place in the decider following a one-point victory over a […]
Enniskillen rower excels at British Championships
A LOCAL student has been praised for his “remarkable commitment and maturity” after he took part in the British Rowing Championships, securing his place among top rowers from the UK. Josh Allen, a Year 10 pupil at Enniskillen Royal Grammar School, competed in the Open Junior 14 Single Sculls category which took place at the […]
Aimee ‘happy’ to sign for Shamrock Rovers
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FIVEMILETOWN footballer Aimee Neal said she is hoping to “be consistent” and get some game time this season with Shamrock Rovers after she signed a deal to join the Dublin-based club. The 21-year-old agreed to join the Irish Women’s Premier Division side from Glentoran where she has risen through the ranks and earned a reputation […]
Fermanagh cycling club marks 40 years in style
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LAKELAND Cycling Club celebrated its 40th anniversary in fitting fashion this summer, claiming the overall team title in the 2025 Cavan Interclub League after a strong and steady campaign across all six rounds. Running from 15 May to 3 July, the annual series brought together riders from six clubs, with points awarded across a mix […]
Seanie shines at Croke Park in final showcase
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A talented young GAA player from Fermanagh made his mark on one of the biggest stages in Irish sport on Sunday, delivering a standout performance during the All-Ireland Final half-time exhibition at Croke Park. Seanie Gallagher, a pupil at Enniskillen Integrated Primary School, was one of 42 children selected from across the country to take […]
FLASHBACK FRIDAY: St Michael’s fans flock to Croke Park
GAA fans from across Fermanagh travelled to Croke Park in April 2019 for the Hogan Cup Final which saw St Michael’s College win the All-Ireland A College titles for the first time. Do you recognise anyone who appears in this week’s ‘Flashback Friday’ gallery? Tag them in our Facebook post!
Fivemiletown gym owner shows there’s life after school
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A LOCAL entrepreneur is rewriting the script on post-school pressure, proving there’s no one way to succeed. Fivemiletown’s Jason Hogg is 27-years-old and owns Mana Performance, a multi-functional gym, but his journey was far from simple. After completing his A-levels at Fivemiletown High School, Jason enrolled in a civil engineering foundation degree at South West College. […]
Fermanagh to run in memory of Oisin
HUNDREDS of people across Fermanagh will pull on the running shoes and take to the roads around Belcoo this summer for a major event to celebrate the life of the late Oisin McGrath. The Run for Oisin is scheduled to take next month, with a large crowd expected to turn out and compete in the […]