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 […]
Fermanagh trad stars cycle to Clare for charity
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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 […]