COUNTRY music star Lisa McHugh has thanked her fans for ‘all the love and prayers’ after she was released from hospital following a battle with sepsis. The Glaswegian, who lives in Enniskillen, shared a photo on social media with her children Milo and Hallie, informing her concerned followers that she had returned home and was […]
Minister Kimmins pledges to ‘improve our roads’
By Mark McGoldrick THE Northern Ireland Infrastructure Minister said she’s ‘committed to doing all I can’ to improve the roads around Fermanagh. Liz Kimmins made the trip to the county where she spent time discussing safety concerns with residents in Belcoo, while also finding out about their requests for a footway extension. She then spent time […]
Road safety event in Arney aims to save young lives
A special road safety event is being held in Fermanagh next month. Belnaleck GAA club is organising the event in partnership with frontline emergency service professionals and the Road Victim Support group. The Road Safety Roadshow, which is aimed at learner and young drivers aged 17–24, will be held on Saturday, March 7, at 1pm […]
NI First Minister stars on Fermanagh school’s podcast
NORTHERN Ireland’s First Minister Michelle O’Neill was the latest personality to be grilled by young students at St Ninnidh’s Primary School as their new podcast picks up pace. The school has launched The Derrylin Diaries podcast, a unique initiative which is hosted by pupils at the Fermanagh school, with a number of big names in today’s […]
Much-loved Derrygonnelly man remembered this weekend
A special event will be held this weekend in memory of a much-missed young Fermanagh man. Jamie Thompson died suddenly in October 2023. A vehicle run has been held each year since his death in memory of the Derrygonnelly father-of-one, who was just 19 when he died. This year’s event will be held on Sunday, […]
Fermanagh councillor Bert remembered at Stormont
TRIBUTES were paid in the Stormont chamber to the late Bert Johnston, a long-serving councillor in Fermanagh, who was remembered as ‘one of this world’s gentleman’. Mourners from across the political divide paid their respects to the much-loved Ballinamallard man, who was laid to rest at Sydare Cemetery, following a Service of Thanksgiving, on Wednesday. […]
A tail-wagging takeover at Castle Coole
DOG lovers across the county are being invited to attend the next Fermanagh Dachshund Walk, which will take place at Castle Coole on Sunday, March 1 at 11am. The popular gathering, organised by local dog lover Alison Dugan, is expected to attract sausage dogs and their owners from across the region for a relaxed and […]
Welsh visit could help decision-making in Fermanagh
THE Fermanagh Trust is committed to being “the voice of the voluntary and community sector” in the county, having taken on valuable lessons from a recent visit to the Welsh Parliament. Deputy Director of the Fermanagh Trust, Sonya Johnston, spent three days at the Senedd in Wales, as part of the Northern Ireland Council for Voluntary […]
Emergency Services at ‘incident’ in Fermanagh
THE Emergency Services, including the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service, are at the scene of ‘an incident’ in Fermanagh. It has been reported that two fire appliances are at the scene of an incident in Irvinestown. “Firefighters are currently in attendance at an incident on Corlave Road, Irvinestown. The incident is ongoing,” the statement […]
Lisbellaw GAA club launches memorial jersey
A LOCAL GAA club in Fermanagh has released its new jerseys with a special tribute to the much-loved Vanessa Whyte and her children James and Sara who were tragically killed last year. Lisbellaw St Patrick’s GAA club recently released pictures of their new jersey, which has the names of the three respected club members on […]