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, […]

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 […]