Fermanagh singer stars at Bundoran dancing weekend


LOCAL Country star Anthony McBrien was one of the headline performers at a popular dancing weekend which attracted hundreds of music fans to the Allingham Arms Hotel in Bundoran. The Derrylin man, who has been on a constant on the music scene for three decades, earned rave reviews following his performances of some American songs […]


Top talent confirmed for Beckett Festival


THIS April a series of innovative and exciting events are taking place across Fermanagh celebrating the county’s connection to one of the world’s most renowned writers, Samuel Beckett. Organised to mark the 70th anniversary of Nobel laureate’s surrealist play, the Oh My Godot! (OMG!), as well as Beckett’s birthday and the signing of the Good […]


Farmer died after being attacked by bull, inquest finds


AN inquest into the death of 81-year-old retired Dromore farmer Harold Gilmore found that his death was caused by trampling most likely caused by a bull. Mr Gilmore died on July 20 of last year in a field close to his home, which he owned but was rented out on the Fintona Road, Dromore. It […]


Kate Smith has ‘no regrets’ about career change


BELLEEK journalist Kate Smith has “the perfect balance” in her life as a mother and businesswoman, almost two decades after she presented her final news bulletin on UTV Live. Kate was a news anchor for UTV Live from 1983 to 2006. She toured the world and interviewed celebrity icons, but it’s covering the Enniskillen Bombing in 1987 […]


Agriculture apprenticeships graduate from CAFRE


FERMANAGH farmers of the future were celebrating recently after graduating from their agriculture apprenticeships at CAFRE’s Enniskillen campus. With the industry continuing to evolve rapidly, and the demand for skilled staff rising, apprenticeship raining has emerged as a popular option for students seeking hands-on experience in the field. CAFRE Enniskillen offer level 2 and level 3 part-time qualifications, […]


Brendon makes his mark on the pitch


Brendon Sampson first moved to Lisnaskea from South Africa at the age of three he instantly fell in love with GAA, soon declaring he would play at Croke Park someday. This summer, at the age of 11, the Bunsoil An Traonaigh pupil will realise that dream in front of a crowd of more than 80,000. […]


Today’s death notices for Co Fermanagh


Graydon, 12th April 2025, peacefully, at the South West Acute Hospital. Thomas Brendon “Tom”, late of 72 Loughshore Rd, Silverhill, Enniskillen. A much loved husband of Ethel, a cherished father of Roland (Heather) and Nicola (Gavin) and a very special grandfather of Sean and Sophie. Also a dear brother of the late Ruby, Mabel and […]


Today’s death notices for Co Fermanagh


JOHNSTON – 11th April 2025 (Peacefully) at the South West Acute Hospital Enniskillen. William Henry (Willie), late of Killyvilly Enniskillen, dearly loved husband of Edith, a much-loved father of Norman (Thelma) and Raymond (Ruth), a devoted grandfather of Neil, Samantha, Alex, Mark, Niamh, Conor and great grandfather of Jessica, Isaac, Freya and brother of Alice […]