Naoise wrestles her way to eighth place in Greece
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IN a formidable display of athleticism and grit, Naoise McManus from the Erne Wrestling Club finished eighth place at the Under-17 Beach Wrestling World Championships in Greece. The Under-17 Women’s 55kg category drew 21 top contenders from across the globe. In the group stage, McManus representing Great Britain topped her group against Greece, Moldova and Poland. […]


Johnston scores late for Lisbellaw
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F&W Division One Strathroy Harps 1 Lisbellaw Utd 1 By John McGovern UNBEATEN Strathroy Harps were forced to settle for a draw against Lisbellaw on Saturday after conceding a dramatic late penalty at Strathroy Road. The early stages saw both sides tussle for possession, but it was the hosts who soon began to assert themselves. […]


Erne Gaels and Ederney set to do battle again
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REIGNING champions Erne Gaels will bid to make it to their fourth successive Fermanagh Senior Football Championship Final this weekend when they face Ederney in a crunch semi-final clash. Following the quarter-finals, the Belleek side were drawn to face the St Joseph’s men, who had qualified for the last four following the conclusion of the […]


Stafford braced for ‘difficult’ ‘Point challenge
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By Aaron Hassard QUEEN’S 3-0 success was harsh on Mark Stafford’s Ballinamallard United, with the Mallards boss left to reflect on a “strange” afternoon that culminated in the cessation of Ballinamallard’s unbeaten home run. “The result obviously looks bad, but it’s a strange one as we actually played quite well in spells,” explained Stafford. “We […]


Lisbellaw Ladies captain Funston eager for more
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LISBELLAW United Ladies captain Sasha Funston said they want to “reach for the highest level” and inspire younger players as they prepare to make their debut in Division One of the NIWFA. The Fermanagh side produced a standout season, winning 10 of their 12 games in Division Two of the Northern Ireland Women’s Football Association, […]


McManus strikes late to fire Teemore to semi-final
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Mannok SFC Quarter-Final Belnaleck 1-13 Teemore 1-14 By Mark McGoldrick TWO late scores from sub Eoin McManus fired Teemore into the Fermanagh Senior Football Championship semi-final for the first time since 2020 following a deserved win over Belnaleck. Played in Bellanaleck, Tony Collins’ side put in a mammoth performance, showing all of their resilience and […]


Parker and Barrett lead Belcoo to semi-final
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LGFA IFC Quarter-Final Belcoo2-16 Newtownbutler0-9 By Martin McBrien SECOND half goals from Ciara Parker and Sinead Barrett was key for Belcoo as they prevailed to the Fermanagh LGFA Intermediate Football Championship semi-final following victory over Newtownbutler. The first half was a real see-saw affair, with both sides having to work hard for scores after an opening […]


Enniskillen boxer counting down to professional debut
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ENNISKILLEN boxer Rhys Owens said he’s “getting everything done right” as he prepares to make his professional debut in three weeks when he headlines a major night of boxing in Letterkenny. The 23-year-old has been named on the card for the ‘Rumble in the Hills: Rising Stars’ night which is set to take place at […]


Fermanagh duo set for World Rowing Championship Final
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FERMANAGH duo Ross Corrigan and Nathan Timoney will bid to get their hands on a World Rowing Championship medal tomorrow (Thursday) as they compete in the Men’s Pair A Final in Shanghai. The local men, who reached the final at the Paris Olympic Games last year, produced a strong performance in the semi-finals yesterday (Tuesday), […]


McGrath’s double helps Ballinamallard United to big win
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Playr-Fit Championship Ballinamallard Utd 2 Dundela 1 By Aaron Hassard A BRACE from James McGrath helped Ballinamallard United to a big 2-1 win over Dundela at Ferney Park on Saturday in a tough Playr-Fit Championship clash. Mallards boss Mark Stafford made one change to the team that started in his side’s midweek stalemate against Institute. […]