The Crisp Shack in Enniskillen will be holding a charity event tonight (Monday 16) to raise vital funds for Enniskillen Foodbank. The food truck will be selling burgers and hotdogs for £2 with all proceeds going towards the local charity. In a heartfelt video shared on social media, the crisp flavoured food van acknowledged the […]
Royal principal reflects on achievements of students
THE principal of Enniskillen Royal Grammar School has reflected on a successful year of achievements and the jigsaw that makes up the school. Elizabeth Armstrong told students and guests at the school’s annual prizegiving, “The class of 2024 kept the flag flying high despite the much-heralded indication that the grades would fall significantly as we […]
Fermanagh Camino will make every step count for charity
By Niamh McGovern CANCER Connect NI is set to celebrate its 15th anniversary with the inaugural Fermanagh Camino, a unique three-day walking event spanning 35 miles of stunning local scenery. Scheduled for April 6, 2025, the Camino offers walkers of all abilities a chance to explore Fermanagh’s natural beauty while supporting a vital cause. Day […]
Fermanagh MLA welcomes £100 winter fuel payment
A FERMANAGH politician has welcomed the Department for Communities’ confirmation of a £100 winter fuel payment, aimed at helping pensioners stay warm this winter. Fermanagh and South Tyrone DUP MLA Deborah Erskine highlighted the significance of the payment, which will benefit 10,050 homes in the constituency. The payment was introduced by DUP Communities Minister Gordon […]
Trust apologises to patients ‘waiting too long’ for bed
By Niamh McGovern THE Western Health Trust has issued an apology to patients waiting for hospital beds, as acute hospitals across the North struggle with severe winter pressures. Speaking at the Trust’s monthly board meeting on Thursday, chief executive Neil Guckian acknowledged the ongoing challenges, noting that while there had been slight improvements over the […]
Fermanagh road closed following three-vehicle collision
A Fermanagh road has been closed following a three-vehicle collision. Police are at the scene on The Belturbet Road, Derrylin. Diversions are in place and the public is being asked to avoid the area. A spokesperson for the PSNI said: “Police are currently at the scene of a three-vehicle road traffic collision on Belturbet Road, […]
Nearly 10,000 Fermanagh homes left without power
THOUSANDS of homes across Fermanagh endured power cuts over the weekend as Storm Darragh swept through the county. The storm began on Friday with a yellow weather warning for wind and rain, escalating to an amber warning early on Saturday. Winds of nearly 70mph left approximately 9,400 homes in Fermanagh without electricity, joining 95,000 NIE […]
Popular comedian Gallen set to return to the Ardhowen
EXCITEMENT is building at the Ardhowen Theatre in Enniskillen as one of the North’s most well-known and popular comedians has confirmed he’s stopping off for another sell-out show. Conal Gallen, who has entertained crowds around the county for over 40 years, is set to bring his renowned ‘Gallens of Laughter’ roadshow to the local venue […]
Syrian refugee welcomes end of Assad rule
A SYRIAN refugee living in Enniskillen has expressed relief and hope after rebel forces drove President Bashar al-Assad out of Syria, ending decades of Assad family rule. Bashar al-Assad, who ruled Syria since 2000 after succeeding his father, was ousted over the weekend as rebel forces reclaimed key cities, ending a civil war that claimed […]
Fermanagh man’s shoe display highlights tragic loss
ON Sunday, approximately 5,000 pairs of shoes were laid out in front of Stormont buildings in Belfast, each pair symbolising a young life lost in the Gaza conflict since October 2023. The event, organised by Enniskillen dance artist Dylan Quinn, was a moving tribute to the innocent victims of the ongoing violence. Reflecting on the […]