Ferney Park

Visiting fans can expect a warm and friendly welcome to a ground that has modern facilities. Beside the Club there is a ‘motorhome overnight stop’ so if you are touring you will know where to stay!

Ballinamallard United, nicknamed the Mallards, may be a smaller club in Northern Ireland’s football pyramid, but their supporters are known for their loyal and passionate backing.

On matchdays, fans at Ferney Park lift the atmosphere with chants, some of which celebrate the club’s roots and encourage players.

While these songs may not be widely documented as those of larger Premiership sides, they remain an integral part of Ballinamallard United’s identity.

Below is a list of Ballinamallard United chants:

• Come on, the Mallards!
• Blue and White Army

Ballinamallard United are the most Westerly of the current Premier League clubs and can take some pride in being the only County Fermanagh football club to be promoted to the top division.

The small village (population around 1500) is located between two traditional Ulster GAA following towns, Enniskillen (County Fermanagh) and Omagh (County Tyrone).

Ferney Park is located on the B46 Enniskillen Road, a five-minute walk south of the village centre. As you would expect from a village ground, it is set in a peaceful rural location, keeping company with rolling hills and a modern housing development perched above the far side of the stadium.

The ground has seen a lot of recent investment, resulting in it being transformed into a modern stadium that meets Premier League criteria.

On the clubhouse side of the ground is a small covered seated stand that sits astride the halfway line. This low all-seater cantilevered stand for home supporters was opened in 2010. It is similar in size and design to prefabricated stands installed at Portstewart FC and Harland & Wolfe FC in recent years, though this stand has a concrete rather than a metal deck. It contains 205 seats over 4 rows with space and additional seats at one end for disabled supporters and their helpers. There are flat standing areas to either side of this stand.

Opposite is a strange-looking affair. Two small covered terraces have been constructed, one on each side of the halfway line. Each runs for around a quarter of the length of the pitch but is situated towards each end, resulting in a sizeable gap between them which is partly occupied by the team dugouts, with the floodlights of the training ground visible in the background. The stands have been built with low cantilever steelwork and contain four rows of terracing.

The two new stands have been named ‘The Fisher Stand’, in dedication to the late Tommy Fisher, who was a club President and ‘The Village Stand’, in recognition of the funding from the Ballinamallard Enterprise Centre. This side of the ground is also complemented by a row of four of Ferney Park’s eight new modern floodlight poles, which, alongside the creation of the walkways and standing areas, were part of the first upgrade to meet Championship requirements in 2009.

Both ends are open and do not contain any stands for spectators. Instead, they contain flat standing areas. Looking to the far end behind the goal, a deep grassed area leads to the rear of the original wooden perimeter fence, with the edge of the housing estate peering over the ground on a raised grass bank.

The overall look of  Ferney Park now, with its more permanent front stone boundary wall, the new floodlights and three new stands, shows a very modern professional set-up, gearing up for a long stay in the top division. But the ground still retains the charm of its village setting.

There is a club house bar at the ground which admits away supporters. Otherwise there are a couple of pubs around 10 minutes walk away in the centre of Ballinamallard.

The village and football ground are located directly next to the B46 road, six miles North of Enniskillen and around 16 miles South of Omagh.

By car

From the North (Derry, Omagh)
Follow the A5 South of Strabane, keep following the A5 around the outskirts of Omagh and then turn right onto the A32 towards Irvinestown. At the village of Dromore, turn left onto the R46 towards Fitona, then take the next right onto the B46 towards Enniskillen. Once through the village of Ballinamallard and the river bridge, you will find Ferney Park on the left-hand side.

From the South (Dublin, Monaghan)
Follow the N54 West of Monaghan, then as you go through the town of Clones, turn right onto the A34 and head north, turning left onto the A4 on the approach to Enniskillen. On the outskirts of the town, follow the A32 North towards Irvinestown, then take a right turn onto the B46. Ferney Park is situated on the right-hand side as you approach the village of Ballinamallard.

From the East (Belfast, Dungannon)
Follow the M1 towards Dungannon, the road merges into the A4 just South Of Dungannon. Stay on this road all the way through to Enniskillen, then on the outskirts of the town, follow the A32 North towards Irvinestown, then take a right turn onto the B46. Ferney Park is situated on the right-hand side as you approach the village of Ballinamallard.

From the West (Sligo)
Follow the N16 from Sligo. As you pass by Lough Macnean Lower, turn onto the A4 at Belcoo and head towards Enniskillen. Follow the A4 into the centre of Enniskillen, then take the A32 north towards Irvinestown. After two miles, take a right turn onto the B46. Ferney Park is situated on the right-hand side as you approach the village of Ballinamallard.

Where to park your car near Ferney Park
There is a car park at the ground which is free.

By bus

This part of Northern Ireland does not have a rail network, so the only public transport option is to go by bus. However, due to its remote location, there are no direct bus services to Ballinamallard from either Belfast or Derry. The village is six miles North of Enniskillen and around 16 miles South of Omagh. Although Ballinamallard is served by Ulsterbus 94 Enniskillen-Omagh between 9 am-5 pm on weekdays, the timetable is far less frequent on weekday evenings and very infrequent on Saturdays.

For those travelling from Belfast, the most reliable option would be to take the hourly Goldline Express 261/273 Enniskillen Coach Service and then book a taxi to and from Ballinamallard. For Saturday afternoon games, however, please be aware that the last service back to Belfast leaves Enniskillen at 6.25 pm!

Bearing in mind how much of a draw the GAA games at Enniskillen and Omagh are, it is worth noting that the nearest football clubs could be seen as having more of a friendly rather than a competitive rivalry.

Enniskillen Rangers are considered the main local rivals of Ballinamallard United, noting that both teams are based in County Fermanagh in Northern Ireland. Lisbellaw United are equally located close by, so they are also notable local rivals.

Apart from the two, Dungannon Swifts and Institute F.C., based in nearby counties, are often regarded as rivals, albeit their meetings with Ballinamallard United are not as intense as the clash with Enniskillen Rangers.

2017-2018: 452 (Northern Ireland Premiership)
2016-2017: 445 (Northern Ireland Premiership)
2015-2016: 388 (Northern Ireland Premiership)

Ballinamallard United tickets can be bought using the TeamFeePay app.  You can also buy tickets by calling the ticket office using the number provided on the club’s official online platforms, including social media.

For the 2025/26 season, ticket prices for home matches at Ferney Park, the home of Ballinamallard United, are as follows:

• Adults £7
• Concessions £5

If you are a frequent visitor to Ferney Park on matchdays, you can save money with season ticket prices.

Official Programme £1.50.