SOME of the county’s top traditional musicians recently jumped on their bikes and took part in a grueling 164 kilometre cycle to Clare to remember one of Ireland’s leading bodhrán players. Band members with The Tumbling Paddies, John McCann, Oisin McManus and Martin Treacy and music tutor Maggie Maguire were past of the ‘Wheels and Jigs’ […]
Harps take top spot after win over Erne Gaels
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A SECOND half goal from Gareth McGovern helped Derrygonnelly maintain their winning ways as they took top spot in the Westville Hotel Senior Football League Division One. Played at Canon Maguire Park last night (Tuesday), Derrygonnelly and Erne Gaels, who both were sitting on eight points, went toe-to-toe in a hard-fought encounter in the rearranged […]
Major support for Fermanagh sportspeople
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SEVEN of the county’s top sportspeople have received financial support from a local group in recognition of the “incredible passion and dedication” that they put in to their respective careers. The Fermanagh Trust recently released their latest funding award, which will see significant financial support to some of the county’s talents, as they bid to […]
Five star showing from Lisnaskea ladies
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Lisnaskea 5-8 Aghadrumsee 2-8 A LIVELY early Sunday morning contest was essentially decided by Lisnaskea’s superior goals scoring finesse, the Emmetts quintet spearheaded by a Caroline Kerins hat-trick. The young visitors were first off the mark, veteran Laura Grew pointing direct from throw in. A fourth minute Kerins equaliser was followed by the game’s first […]
Fermanagh boss Kieran up for Kildare clash in Croker
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NOBODY said it would be easy! When the results filtered through from the various Tailteann Cup quarter-finals last weekend confirming that a couple of Division Four sides had sealed their passage into the semis, it would have been human nature for all Fermanagh fans to hope to land one of those minnows in the draw. […]
GALLERY: Enniskillen 10K hailed as major success
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THE Enniskillen Running Club said they were “just delighted” with the success of the 10K event in the town, which saw over 1200 runners from across the county pound around the pavements on Saturday. A large crowd turned out for the annual event, with local runners, Conan McCaughey and Edel Monaghan, claiming the honours in the men […]
Top award for Fermanagh Olympian
LOCAL Olympian Nathan Timoney said he is “very lucky to receive such excellent support” from Queen’s University after he received a top award at a major ceremony at the Belfast university. The Enniskillen man, who represented Ireland with Ross Corrigan at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, was named as ‘Individual Sports Personality of the Year’ […]
Fermanagh swimmer for World Aquatics Championships
ENNISKILLEN’S Ellie McCartney has been selected to represent Ireland at the 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, joining an impressive 12-strong team that includes Olympic Champion Daniel Wiffen and fellow Olympic medallist Mona McSharry. The announcement marks a significant milestone for the 20-year-old National Centre Limerick swimmer, who earned her place on the team following […]
Ballinamallard Utd to celebrate 50 years in style
BALLINAMALLARD United Football Club will remember the “community spirit and volunteering that it prides itself on” as it prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary in style this summer. On Saturday, a large crowd is expected to turn out to the Manor House Country Hotel for a Gala Dinner which is the first of a number […]
Fermanagh sports funding branded ‘disgusting’
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THE level of central funding granted to local sports clubs and community organisations has been branded “disgusting” and “a continuation of the neglect of Fermanagh.” Over the past three years Sports NI has allocated a total of 3.25 percent of funding to the Fermanagh and Omagh area. The lowest allocation was this year, with 1.3 percent in 2024/25, […]