THE motorsport community across the country joined forces to raise money to support Enniskillen biker Loris Britton who suffered serious injuries following a recent accident at Newtownards. The 25-year-old, who is the son of the late Richard and Maria Britton, was involved in a crash at the Kirkistown Racing Circuit on Easter Monday, during the […]
Erne Flower Arrangement Society celebrate 50 years!
THE Erne Flower Arrangement Society recently celebrated its Golden Anniversary. The society formed on the 1st November 1975 and to acknowledge the milestone of the club their members celebrated with a wonderful meal and floral demonstration at Killyreagh House, Tamlaght, the home of Lord and Lady Hamilton. The evening included a tour of their beautiful gardens. Chairwoman […]
Balcas owners open new site in Scotland
THE owners of Fermanagh’s leading timber manufacturer Balcas has officially opened a new multi-million pound facility in Scotland as the company continues to go from strength to strength. In October 2021, Glennon Brothers successfully took over Balcas and they invested significant funding into the Fermanagh-based company to help the business expand and develop. It was […]
Ella eyes the crown as she heads to 2025 Miss NI final
THE countdown is on to the 2025 Miss Northern final and one contender chasing the title is 19-year-old Ella O’Donnell from Enniskillen. Ella is a first year Biomedical Engineering student at Ulster University. She earned her spot in the final after qualifying at the second round of heats in Horatio Todds. Speaking to the ‘Herald, Ella […]
Christie relieved as ‘Winged Leader’ makes history
LOCAL horse trainer David Christie said it was “unbelievable” after his horse ‘Winged Leader’ equalled an Irish point-to-pointer record at Necarne Estate which has stood for almost 70 years. There were jubilant scenes in Irvinestown on Saturday when the much-loved horse claimed his 33rd point-to-point victory, equalling an Irish record set by ‘Still William’ between 1959 […]
Globe success for Lisnaskea’s Caoimhe
LISNAKSEA’S Caoimhe Donaghy has taken the World Irish Dancing Championships by storm, securing an outstanding fourth place and the coveted globe trophy. At just 12, Caoimhe competed in the category under-13 with 174 dancers from all over the World. “I felt a bit nervous but excited too as I just wanted to dance, as I was […]
Geopark to reopen after storm damage
ONE of the county’s main geopark sites “will be open intermittently in the weeks ahead” as the responsible authorities continue to clear up the mass devastation caused by Storm Éowyn. Significant damage has been caused at the Lough Navar Forest and Scenic Drive in the storm. It’s understood that the tourist hotspot will reopen to […]
Fermanagh to walk in memory of Martina McMahon
PEOPLE in Fermanagh and Tyrone are expected to take part in a 23-mile walk from Trillick to Roslea next week to raise money and remember the life of the “very special” Martina McMahon. An outpouring of grief was expressed across the county’s last year when mother-of-two Ms McMahon, who was a stalwart of local GAA […]
Fermanagh mans appeal after ‘gift’ liver transplant
A LOCAL father who describes himself as “totally back from the dead” has passionately urged others to consider organ donation after a life-saving transplant transformed his life. Sean Maguire, an electrician from Donagh, found himself working in an environment with vermin. This led him to becoming unwell and being admitted to hospital. “I was working […]
Man left BMW as a ‘gift’ during stalking campaign
A FINTONA man who left a luxury BMW on his ex-partner’s driveway as an unwanted ‘Christmas gift’ has avoided jail for stalking her. Tony McKenna (41), of Kilnahusogue Road, received a suspended sentence at Omagh Magistrates Court on Tuesday. The offences relate to a sustained course of conduct between October 1, 2024, and January 15, […]