EXCITEMENT is building in the local music scene as Fermanagh Country music star Lisa McHugh prepares to launch a new album. On Friday, May 17, the Glaswegian singer is going to release a new EP (extended play) which is set to take a different twist to her previous releases. The 36-year-old mother, who recently confirmed […]
Masterson qualifies for Miss NI
ANOTHER local girl has qualified for the Miss Northern Ireland finals. Annie Masterson from Enniskillen recently was crowned Miss Canavans 2024 at a heat for Miss NI in Canavans Bar, Garvaghy. The speech and language therapist wants to use the competition to raise awareness for her clients. “The clients I work with have learning disabilities and […]
Fermanagh acts are set for Country music festival
THE countdown is on until some of Fermanagh’s top bands collaborate at one of Ireland’s most popular Country music festival. Huge crowds are expected to turn out to Monaghan over the May Bank Holiday Weekend for the hugely popular and well-attended ‘Countryfest’, which attracts fans from all over the country. The event gets underway on […]
‘Darkness into Light’ celebrating 10th year
‘DARKNESS Into Light’ is returning for its 10th year in Lisnaskea. Hosted by The Oak Healthy Living Centre, the event will take place on Saturday May 11 at 4.15am starting from Castle Park Leisure Centre, Lisnaskea. Darkness Into Light is a unique, early morning experience which begins in darkness as thousands of people walk or run a 5km route while […]
Big changes to Enniskillen business scene
THE business merry-go-round has been spinning in Enniskillen lately, with new shops popping up and others moving on. After seven years of operating in Townhall Street, Granny Annie’s bar and restaurant has changed hands. Local businessman David Mahon of David Mahon Properties has taken ownership of the property and it will continue to operate as a bar and restaurant, […]
Housing development plan for Irvinestown
THE FERMANAGH building boom looks set to continue, with plans for another major housing development in the works, this time for almost 60 new homes in Irvinestown. Planning permission for the development on the Scallen Road has been lodged with the local Council by Enniskillen construction company PJ Treacy, with planners recommending giving the application the green light. The […]
Man released on bail after alleged rape in Enniskillen
A MAN arrested on suspicion of rape in Enniskillen has been released on bail. “A 38-year-old man arrested on suspicion of rape following a report relating to an incident in the Broadmeadow area of Enniskillen in the early hours of Sunday morning, 28th April, has been released on bail. Enquiries are ongoing,” a police spokesperson […]
Fermanagh man facing fraud charges
A CASE of alleged fraud and false accounting involving a former director of a Fermanagh playgroup is to transfer to crown court. Martin Cox (40) from Hillcrest, Enniskillen is accused of 16 offences comprising five counts each of fraud by false representation and fraud by abuse of position. There are also four counts of making or supplying […]
Planning application submitted for aeropark
A PLANNING application has been submitted for a major redevelopment project at St Angelo Airport in Enniskillen which could bring potential tourism and investment to the county. According to the Planning Portal for Northern Ireland, an application has been launched for the development of 10 no self-catering aviation hangar homes at the Killadeas Road-based airport. […]
COLUMN: Michael Hand- Face your fears
THERE is an excellent book by M. Scott Peck called “The Road Less Travelled” where he draws on the experiences of his career as a psychiatrist, to guide us through the difficult, painful times in life by showing us how to confront our problems through the principle of discipline. The opening sentence is: “Life is Difficult”. It […]