March was certainly a month to remember for Denise Toner. She laid down a marker early in the month winning gold in the 800m and 1,500m at the National Masters Championships in the Athlone International Indoor Arena. But she was about to things to a whole new level. On March 26th she captured European gold […]
Locally based artist’s work on display in London
A work by Fermanagh based artist Rita Duffy is among works to be included in the first major exhibition of Irish Art to be held in London for over 30 years. The Art of a Nation exhibition opens at the Mall Galleries in London on May 13th and closes on May 31st. Duffy’s “The Geansaí’’ […]
Digital experts descend on Enniskillen
EXPERTS in digital marketing descended on Enniskillen recently for what was the first conference of its kind to be held in the North-West of Ireland. Leading speakers in the field imparted their knowledge on a well-represented audience – both local and from across the North – at the Crest Centre in Enniskillen. Speakers included Samantha […]
Woman ‘lucky to be alive’ after road accident
An Irvinestown woman living in England is lucky to be alive after being badly injured in a motorbike crash in the last few weeks.
Defeated Gildernew doesn’t rule out standing in 2016 Assembly elections
Defeated Westminster candidate Michelle Gildernew will remain a Sinn Fein activist and has no plans on saying goodbye to politics just yet.
Tony flying the flag for Fermanagh at fishing festival
THE annual Waterways Ireland Classic Fishing Festival got off to a wet and windy start on Monday along the shores of Lough Erne.
Newtownbutler murder accused refused bail
A son of Bernard McGinley who was murdered at a wedding in Newtownbutler has been accused of firing shots at the home of the man accused of the killing
Landmark hotel to reopen after a year in mothballs
THE NORTH of the county is set for a major boost with news that the Lough Erne Hotel in Kesh is to reopen in the coming months.
Memory of Shane inspires Erne squad
With a second win in this year’s Lory Meagher Cup last Saturday afternoon against Lancashire, Fermanagh moved one win away from a return to Croke Park and a chance to finish the season off with a long sought after Lory Meagher trophy.
Families urged to keep up fight to save care home
THE Erne North UUP councillor, Raymond Farrell, a mental health practitioner, has urged the families of residents in Creamery House Home in Kesh to lobby against its proposed closure.