‘Borders Against Brexit’ event in Belcoo this Saturday
Belcoo will be among the areas where the Borders Against Brexit campaign are to hold another day of awareness on Saturday. The group held their first day of action last October following the Brexit vote. They are especially concerned about the return of a hard border which they state will…
Belcoo’s Brendan Dolan safely through to round two
Northern Ireland’s Brendan Dolan produced a solid display to move through the first round of the William Hill World Darts Championship. The former decorator from County Fermanagh won 3-1 against ex-Lakeside Champion Christian Kist at London’s Alexandra Palace. Dolan told Dan Dawson it’s the best he’s played at the tournament…
Brendan Dolan faces Dutch opponent in World Championship opener
Belcoo’s Brendan Dolan gets his campaign underway later at the William Hill World Darts Championship. From London’s Alexandra Palace, Dan Dawson reports…
Belcoo businessman says Brexit voted on but uncertainty remains
Another north west businessman has raised questions about whether or not Brexit will go ahead. And it’s this uncertainty that’s mainly on the mind of people in border areas like Belcoo, according to Paul Leonard of Jack’s Bar in the town. Earlier this week, Philip Rooney, chairman of the Manorhamilton…
Fermanagh GAA pays tribute to Belcoo’s John Maguire
Fermanagh County Board have paid tribute to former county footballer John Maguire. The Belcoo native, who passed away recently, was the first ever Fermanagh player to score at Croke Park when he hit a point in the opening minute of the 1959 All-Ireland Junior Final against Kerry. He represented Fermanagh…
Brexit: Blacklion and Belcoo don’t want to see return of border controls, customs posts
Most people around Blacklion, in County Cavan, and Belcoo, in County Fermanagh, do not want Britain to leave the EU. That’s because they do not wish to see the return of border controls and customs posts between the two border towns. British voters will go to the polls on June…