A YOUNG Fermanagh woman is making her mark internationally after helping to establish a new Gaelic football team in France. She now has her sights firmly set on the GAA World Games this summer. Mairead Malone, originally from Irvinestown, has been living and working in Paris for more than three years. With a French mother […]
60 years of growing for Fermanagh Gardening Society
JUST six people turned up at its first meeting 60 years ago. However, since then, the Fermanagh Gardening Society has grown into an important group for so many people. The impact of the society has been recognised at a special reception organised by Fermanagh and Omagh District Council to mark the 60th anniversary of its […]
How one farmer is milking a new market in Lisnaskea
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In the heart of Lisnaskea, a milk vending machine is quietly changing the way people buy one of the most familiar staples in their fridge. Behind the venture is Niall O’Callaghan, a local man who did not grow up on a farm but discovered his love of agriculture during weekends and school holidays spent helping […]
Relationship expert offers advice for lasting love
A FERMANAGH couple’s therapist has shared her top tip for how to transform your relationship this Valentine’s Day. Shauna Cathcart pointed out while many may feel the traditions associated with the holiday, such as buying flowers or chocolate, were too commercial, research showed the benefits of prioritising your relationship were enormous. “Taking the time to […]
Fuel prices fall to lowest level in years in Fermanagh
FUEL prices in Fermanagh have dropped to their lowest level in recent years, offering welcome relief for motorists – although they remain slightly above the Northern Ireland average. At the time of publishing, petrol in Enniskillen was averaging 124.9p per litre, 0.7p higher than the Northern Ireland average of 124.2p. Diesel prices were higher at 133.9p […]
Museum brings Lough Erne’s maritime past back to life
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TUCKED along the banks of Lough Erne in Riverside, Willie Anderson is bringing the rich maritime history of the lough’s boats back to life. Once an empty boatyard, the site now houses his Boatyard Museum, showcasing the steam boats, racing yachts and working barges that shaped Enniskillen’s maritime past. Living on a barge himself, Willie’s […]
The Banksy of Fermanagh strikes again
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BRITAIN may have Bansky, but here in Fermanagh we have our very own guerilla artist leaving his mark across the county. Kevin McHugh has once again brought a little bit of magic to local streets, with his latest stunning mural, ‘Conn-Eda and the Golden Apples of Lough Erne.’ Unlike Banksy, Kevin isn’t anonymous and has been […]
Enniskillen-born journalist revisits town’s darkest day
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A new podcast from Enniskillen-born journalist Mario Ledwith is shining fresh light on one of the town’s darkest days. Mario, who was born in the Erne Hospital just two days after the Poppy Day bombing on November 8, 1987, has always felt a deep, personal connection to the tragedy that claimed 12 lives and injured […]
Halloween costume swop event being held in Enniskillen
A Halloween costume-swopping event is to be held in Enniskillen in the run-up to the annual celebrations. The event will be held in Enniskillen Library on Friday, October 10, from 2pm to 4pm. There will also be a similar event in Omagh Library the previous day from 2pm to 4pm. Both events are being organised […]
Mary Donnelly ‘opened minds and touched hearts’
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By Brendan Donnelly THERE was a profound sadness occasioned in the Trillick and Irvinestown communities and the wider area with the news of the passing of Mary Donnelly of Briars Hill, Irvinestown. The late Mary passed away peacefully in the Southwest Acute Hospital surrounded by her loving family following a relatively short illness. The deceased, […]