A FERMANAGH man, who recently conquered the hugely challenging Vietnam Jungle Marathon, said it’s a “really exciting time” as he clocks up the miles to support local schoolchildren. Stephen Barkey, a former student at St Michael’s College in Enniskillen, has been living in Hanoi in Vietnam for the past number of years, relocating to teach […]
Enniskillen Rangers dig deep to down Beragh in cup
fonaCAB Craig Stanfield Junior Cup Enniskillen Rangers 3 Beragh Swifts 2 By Jonathan Hogan ENNISKILLEN Rangers showed real character at The Ball Range, twice fighting back to see off Beragh Swifts and secure a spot in the Junior Cup last 32. Jason Keenan hit a brace — one from the spot and another from open […]
Fermanagh runner Kate leads the way in Donegal
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PROVINCIAL CHAMPIONSHIPS By Paul O’Neill ATHLETES from Enniskillen Running Club excelled at day two of the Provincial Championship for the Uneven Ages and Novice which were held at the Finn Valley Centre in Stranorlar. The first six Enniskillen runners were all in the top 25, with the remaining four athletes really pushing on and improving […]
Largo Elis wants Irvinestown to embrace Ulster campaign
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ULSTER IFC QUARTER-FINAL IRVINESTOWN joint-captain Josh Largo Elis says the “belief in the group is huge” as they prepare to kick-off their Ulster Intermediate Championship campaign on Saturday evening in Kingspan Breffni Park. The St Molaise men head to Cavan to take on Cuchulainn weeks after they won the intermediate title, ending their 10-year wait […]
Stafford eyeing ‘maximum points’ in Belfast
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BALLINAMALLARD United manager Mark Stafford praised the character of his players following their 1-0 win over Ards at Ferney Park on Friday night. “We started the first half very well and the Ards backline were struggling to deal with the threat of Marc Walsh,” explained Stafford. “Ards then nullified our threat, and the game became […]
Fermanagh boxer Owens braced for second pro bout
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‘BRAGGING RIGHTS’ BOUT By Mark McGoldrick LOCAL boxer Rhys Owens says he’s “feeling a bit more at ease” as he prepares for his second professional bout, just three weeks after his debut, as his career goes from strength to strength. The Enniskillen man got his pro career off to the perfect start with a stoppage victory […]
McClure penalty the difference for Kesh against Rangers
KESH continue to lead the way in Division One after a hard-fought win over Enniskillen Rangers at the Ball Range on Saturday. Jordan McClure’s early penalty was the only thing separating the teams in the end and Kesh manager Ryan Campbell believed they were just about value for it. “It was a good result, a […]
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, […]