THE month of November sees Erne Boxing Club kick off a hectic period, with competitors taking on contests in London, the Connacht Open Tournament, and the National Senior Intermediate Championships. Aaliyah Butler launched the campaign with a visit to Wandsworth, London, for the This Girl Can Box Tournament, facing London Community Boxing Club’s Alexsandra Richards in […]
Multi-million boost for tourism sector in Fermanagh
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TOURISM businesses in Fermanagh could be set for a major cash injection after the Council received £4.5 million in funding from the Northern Ireland Executive. Fermanagh and Omagh District Council recently confirmed it had received the funding allocation from the Northern Ireland Department for Economy, following on from their pledge to support organisations. In January, […]
Fermanagh community choir spreading Christmas cheer
FERMANAGH’S newest community choir is striking a chord, bringing people together through the joy of music this Christmas. Hometown Harmonies, formed just this October, welcomes singers of all ages and abilities. Led by Brenda Hicks and supported by Choice Housing, the choir has already transformed from a small group of enthusiastic beginners into a confident, […]
Fermanagh business agrees major partnership
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ONE of Ireland’s largest manufacturers of dough-based food products, which is based in Fermanagh, has agreed a major partnership with SPAR shops in the North. Derrylin firm Crust & Crumb, which employs over 280 people in Fermanagh, is one of three local suppliers to team up with the convenience store retailer on the launch of 18 new […]
Support for poultry farmers in Fermanagh
WITH the latest outbreak of avian influenza, better known as bird flu, continuing to sweep across the country, poultry farmers in Fermanagh are being urged to seek help if they need it. Charity Rural Support is urging poultry farmers and their families to avail of its confidential emotional and practical assistance during what has become […]
Students’ success honoured at Devenish College
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DEVENISH College recently hosted its annual prizegiving ceremony, bringing together students, families, staff and guests to celebrate a year of outstanding achievement. The event highlighted the hard work, commitment, and community spirit that have shaped the school’s success over the past year. Welcoming attendees, the principal Simon Mowbray expressed his pride in the accomplishments of […]
SOAS and Trust meet with Health Committee at SWAH
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REPRESENTATIVES of Save Our Acute Services met with the Assembly Health Committee in the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH) earlier this afternoon. The campaign seeks the restoration of emergency surgery to the hospital following its ‘temporary’ withdrawal by the Western Health and Social Care Trust management in December 2022. Campaign representatives challenged the Western Trust […]
Fermanagh teen denies dangerous driving charge
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A TEENAGER has appeared in court in relation to a number of motoring offences including dangerous driving. Jack Kelly (19) from Aghagay Park, Newtownbutler also denied failing to stop for police. Offending is alleged to have occurred on March 30 between Wattlebridge Road and Clones Road in Newtownbutler. District Judge Alana McSorley listed a contest […]
Fermanagh runner Kelly leads the way in Derry
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By Paul O’Neill KATE Kelly proved she’s one of the county’s top athletes when she produced a standout performance at the National Senior, Junior & Even Age Group Championships in Derry on Sunday. Organised by the City of Derry Spartans and held at the Templemore Sports Complex, over 200 athletes took part in a range of competitions […]
Fermanagh singer supports BBC’s Children in Need
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DERRYGONNELLY Country music star Rachel McConnell recently teamed up with BBC Radio Ulster as part of their fundraiser for Children in Need. The local singer was part of a live radio broadcast from Foyleside Shopping Centre in Derry, with all proceeds raised from the event going towards BBC Children in Need. A staggering £45.5 million […]