Editorial Department

Fermanagh fishermen asked to help

Fermanagh's fishermen are being invited to contribute to what has been described as "probably the most important piece of work on angling in Northern Ireland in the last 20 years."

Crannog exhibition and leisure events planned

A Crannog exhibition, 'Come and Try It' sport, leisure and entertainment events and free WiFi at local tourism sites are some of the new initiatives to be funded by the latest pre-G8 funding boost.

Help for addiction in Garrison

People suffering from alcohol or drug addiction are to be offered help in Garrison

G8 protest to send out anti-fracking message

Local organisers of a G8 protest in Enniskillen on the first day of the G8 summit want to "send out a strong image of opposition to fracking to a huge global audience."

UPDATE: G8 security fence and portable hotels under construction

The construction of a large security fence to block off the area surrounding the Lough Erne Resort is underway with preparatory works evident close to Dunbar House. PSNI confirmed that construction began today (Friday).

It's happy days as rally and Beckett festival collide

A packed and eclectic programme of events has been announced for the second Happy Days Enniskillen International Beckett festival, with organisers predicting an estimated economic benefit of £2.5 million.

PwC disputed Quinn administration decision

THE former auditor of Quinn Insurance Limited has questioned whether or not it was right to put Sean Quinn's company into administration.

Documentary film examines what fracking could mean

A stunning new documentary film, produced by communities in Fermanagh, investigating what 'fracking' could mean for the county will have its premiere screening at the Ardhowen Theatre on Tuesday, June 4, at 8pm.

CCTV captures thug landing 17 punches on victim

A violent thug caught on CCTV landing 17 punches and two kicks on a man in just 40 seconds has been jailed for nine months.

Jonny happy with points after a day of learning

Enniskillen's Johnny Leonard lies fourth overall in the Northern Ireland Stage Rally Championship after a 12th place finish on Saturday's Tour of the Sperrins Rally.

Sir Alex was like a father-figure to me

Roy Carroll says that Sir Alex Ferguson is going to be a huge loss to everybody in football, not just Manchester United but he feels that they have made a good choice in selecting David Moyes as his replacement.

Renaissance man Roy enjoys double double in Greece and wants more

Roy Carroll helped Olympiakos to a double, double on Saturday as the Greek league champions defeated Asteras Tripolis 3-1 in the Greek Cup final in Athens.

Gutted McCarney praises character of his players

Tummery manager Fintan McCarney admits his side were gutted to lose the final on penalties.

Junior defeat focused players for domestic double - Hanna

Enniskillen Town midfielder Ryan Hanna more than played his part in the club retaining the Mulhern Cup.

Judge never doubted his shoot-out kings

Enniskillen Town manager Rory Judge never doubted that his side would retain the Impartial Reporter Mulhern Cup, Town finally seeing off Tummery Athletic following a penalty shoot out in a wet Lisbellaw last Friday night.

Hurling at all levels matters - GAA President

Fermanagh took on Warwickshire in Brewster Park last Saturday in Round Two of the Lory Meagher Cup.

Newtown's goal threat decisive

Newtownbutler's ability to score goals ultimately proved decisive on Sunday as they brought an end to Irvinestown's 100 percent start to the season.

'We didn't play to our potential' - Treacy

Kinawley suffered their third league defeat on Sunday afternoon when they travelled to Belleek.

Henry looking to build momentum as Lisnaskea produce back-to-back wins

Lisnaskea moved into the top half of the table following their win over Belcoo on Sunday, a result which leaves the O'Rahillys rooted to the bottom of the Manor House SFL Division One table with only one point garnered from their opening five games.

'Win or bust' - it's that simple for Fermanagh says McCusker

Fermanagh joint manager Seamus McCusker admits that this Saturday's final Lory Meagher Cup group game against Longford will be a "full blooded championship match" with the winners set to progress through to the competition final in Croke Park while for the losers it will end their season.