Editorial Department

Celebrating with family and friends

A picture special from the wedding of Lynda Latimer and Geoffrey Johnston, who were married last year in the Manor House Hotel.

Western Juniors quietly confident of reaching finals

This Saturday Western Association Junior Zone commence their campaign in an effort to bring the coveted All Ireland title back to this area for the third time since the competition commenced in 1998/99 season.

St. Mary's Brollagh should remain open

Dear Sir, - Last Thursday I was invited to attend a meeting in St. Mary's High School, Brollagh. I have just moved into the area and so was shocked to hear that the only post primary school in the region was being threatened with closure.

Best show to date?

Dear Sir, - May I, through your column, once again say congratulations to the lakeland Players on what must surely be their best show to date.

Ladies top pool with deserved win

With the heavy rain of Saturday night, the Enniskillen girls took to an extremely muddy Mullaghmeen in miserable conditions, for a match which was to be a battle of the forwards at the breakdown and turned out to be the only match to be played, of the four due to be played, in the Ulster Cup this weekend.

Skins see off Dromore with solid team display

Enniskillen faced a tough task in the second round of the Towns Cup last Saturday when they travelled to Qualifying One side Dromore but a fine team performance saw them book their place in the next round.

Clogher open Towns' Cup defence with a win

Clogher Valley opened their defence of the Towns' Cup with a comfortable if not stuttering victory at Lisburn.

An economic boost or an environmental disaster?

In these economic times, positive news stories are welcome, especially when they relate to the potential creation of jobs. And so the claims of employment opportunities for Fermanagh and the Border area running into hundreds of jobs as well as energy security for the foreseeable future, would indeed be welcome news.

Love and Quinn named as Milk Cup managers for 2012

Gerry Love and John Quinn have been named as the Fermanagh Milk Cup managers for the forthcoming year with the pair having been appointed on Tuesday night.

McGovern takes positives out of defeat

Fermanagh man Michael McGovern continues to make his mark in the Scottish First Division with Falkirk.

'Law hit five to maintain pressure on Town

Lisbellaw United claimed the points on offer in Omagh on Saturday with a 5-0 victory over Shelbourne but manager James McGrath felt his side did not have things all their own way.

Mrs. Margaret Jessie Poppy Maxwell

The death occurred on January 24, 2012 of Poppy Maxwell, aged 83, late of Tempo Road, Enniskillen. The widow of Crawford Maxwell (a retired Ulster Bank manager), her peaceful passing, after a long illness, took place at her home, surrounded by her family.

Twins hope to leave Omagh forwards seeing double

There have not been many, if any, identical twins that have played MacRory Cup football for St. Michael's that coach Dom Corrigan can recall, but this year is different with Lee and Che Cullen set to play key roles in defence for the Enniskillen school when they take on Omagh CBS in the quarter-final of the competition next Saturday.

Ladies bid to make winning start

Fermanagh ladies kick-start their league campaign this weekend against old foes Cavan.

London calling for former Fermanagh player Boyle

"London's calling", a hit for 80's punk rockers The Clash, has great resonance for one former Fermanagh player, Ciaran Boyle.

Athletes enjoy good outings ahead of District Schools finals

As the road to Galway and the All-Ireland schools cross-country finals on March 10 gets underway in earnest this week with the Aviva District Schools finals in Dungannon, St Michael's College have been busy getting some competitive experience under their belts with outings at the DCU schools invitational in Dublin and the Antrim International cross-country events in the past week.

New drivers launched for 2012

New 2012 Gear To Look Out For! Drivers The TaylorMade R11, Callaway's RAZR Hawk, Srixon's enhanced AD333 - these were just some of the exciting products to hit the shelves and fairways in 2011.

Jennings opens season in style

Garry Jennings opened his 2012 season in the best possible fashion when he claimed victory on the Donegal Forestry Rally on Saturday.

Conroy's triple win in all Tyrone final

Trory Bowling Club held their annual Triples tournament recently which is organised by the club in memory of the late founder member of the club Tommy Cuthbertson.

Portora blow away frustrations to reach Schools' Plate semis

Portora bounced back from the painful School's Cup defeat by Dalriada by thrashing Antrim Grammar School to reach the semi-final of the School's Plate, where they will face local rivals Omagh.