A LOCAL soccer club has received significant funding which will help develop its grounds and facilities to make it a more “welcoming, inclusive space”. Enniskillen Rangers Football Club recently confirmed they’d received £1000 from the Hafner’s Sausages Sports Fund, which has pledged to support grassroots teams and community groups in the North. The F&W club […]
Mooney lead St Brigid’s to Connacht Club glory
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IT has been a 12 months to remember for Lisnaskea man Owen Mooney, who guided St Brigid’s to the Connacht Club Championship title, as well as helping Dublin GAA reach new heights. The Fermanagh coach is a well-known figure in GAA, having served in a number of roles with Ulster GAA, before his appointment as […]
Crowley and Owens ready for busy 2026
ENNISKILLEN pro boxer Rhys Owens could be “stepping up to championship level” within the next two years, according to his coach, Sean Crowley. ‘Lights Out’ Owens enjoyed a 2025 to remember, by becoming the first professional boxer from Fermanagh in over 50 years, following in the footsteps of local man Gordon Ferris. With the support […]
Silver for Suttle at British Open in Coventry
FERMANAGH Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu star Ewan Suttle claimed a silver medal at the NoGi BJJ British Open in Coventry on Saturday. After a tough start in his own bracket, only losing by an advantage with no points conceded or gained, it was on to the absolute where Suttle fought through some tough matches to qualify for […]
Fermanagh siblings star at Irish Nationals
THE Lannon siblings, Jamie and Ellie, both excelled at the Irish Winter Short Course Nationals, their first senior competition of the year, when they lit up the pool at Craigavon. From Enniskillen, but representing Lurgan Swim Club, the duo competed against some of the fastest senior athletes from Ireland during the meet. Following a busy week […]
Erne Boxing Club packing a punch but in need of support
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AFTER 18 years at the heart of sport in Fermanagh and with over 60 Ulster titles to its name, the Erne Boxing Club continues to punch well above its weight. Much of its recent popularity and acclaim has been down to the success of local pro, Rhys Owens, who has become the first professional boxer […]
Armstrong to compete in World Rally Championship 2026
FERMANAGH driver Jon Armstrong has been confirmed as one of the M-Sport drivers for next year’s World Rally Championship. The Kesh man, who is a two-time Junior WRC runner-up, will represent M-Sport in the campaign, with Shane Byrne as his co-driver. It comes after Armstrong was named the driver of the year on FIAERC.com after […]
Rippey rifles home winner in battle of the Rangers
F&W Division One Enniskillen Rangers…1 Killen Rangers…0 By Jonathan Hogan CONOR Rippey burst forward from left back and rifled the winner through Alan Buchanan’s legs to settle a bruising all-Rangers affair at The Ball Range on Saturday. The decisive moment, deep into the second half, had its roots in neat, patient build-up. Mark White sparked […]
Students impress at Post-Primary Schools’ Cross-Country
OVER 200 students from across the county took part at the hugely popular Fermanagh Post-Primary Schools’ Cross-Country event at Castle Irvine Estate in Irvinestown. This is a great development event, where untapped talent can be unearthed and directed towards clubs to further develop the talent they have. At this time of year, it is hard to […]
Halligan hits hat-trick in Enniskillen Rovers victory
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F&W Division Three Enniskillen Rovers 5 St. Patrick’s Castlederg 2 By Patrick McKiernan A HAT-TRICK from Codi Halligan helped Enniskillen Rovers take all three points following their victory over St Patrick’s Castlederg at the Devenish College on Saturday. Rovers battered their Castlederg opponents in the first half and really should have been six up at […]