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, […]
Higginbotham takes the reins at Enniskillen Rangers
By Jonathan Hogan Enniskillen Rangers have appointed Darren Higginbotham as their new first team manager, following Michael Kerr’s departure after last week’s season closer against Killen. Higginbotham, who enjoyed a successful spell with Irvinestown Wanderers — guiding them back to Division One — finished the season alongside Ryan Campbell at Kesh, helping steer […]
Anglers travel to county for Fermanagh Fishing Classic
SOME top anglers from across Europe have descended to the shores of Lough Erne for the return of the popular Fermanagh Fishing Classic which takes places after months of uncertainty. Local and visiting anglers were left outraged after the Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs threatened to cut funding for the event, prompting a […]
True blue Frank hoping to lift Irish Junior Cup
FRANK Wallace has kicked about at Enniskillen Town since he was a cub and on Friday evening he’ll run out at Windsor Park for the biggest game in his career in the sky blue jersey. 35-year-old Wallace came through the youth ranks at the club under the stewardship of the likes of Brian Lindsay and […]
Brendon makes his mark on the pitch
Brendon Sampson first moved to Lisnaskea from South Africa at the age of three he instantly fell in love with GAA, soon declaring he would play at Croke Park someday. This summer, at the age of 11, the Bunsoil An Traonaigh pupil will realise that dream in front of a crowd of more than 80,000. […]
Referee shortage putting ladies GAA game in jeopardy
THERE are just 12 referees signed up to cover all senior and underage ladies GAA games in Fermanagh as fears grow over the significant shortage of local match officials in the county. An urgent email was sent out to all club secretaries by Fermanagh LGFA Development Officer, Conor Meehan, who said that lack of referees […]
No ambulance for injured GAA player at Fermanagh match
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The player had to be taken from Fermanagh to Louth by car after being told it would be a two hour wait for an ambulance.
Fermanagh Camino fever sweeps into town
A LARGE crowd is expected to turn out next week when the much-anticipated three-day Fermanagh Camino event takes place in the county to raise money for a local support charity. Kicking off on April 6, the walk invites participants to explore the landscapes of Fermanagh, beginning at the serene shores of Lough Derg and culminating […]
Fermanagh GAA ‘seeking clarification’ from Croke Park
FERMANAGH GAA will be making a “formal approach” to Croke Park to request that Leitrim’s scoring difference in Division Three is disregarded, after Saturday’s game was conceded. The Connacht side conceded their league match to the Erne men citing a lack of numbers. The Erne boss has said that they’ll be contacting Croke Park on […]