A MAN charged after a major PSNI swoop into animal cruelty in the Derrylin area is to stand trial after pleading not guilty to all allegations against him. Jason Lee Kennedy (35) from Marble Arch Road, Enniskillen who is alleged to have caused suffering to badgers and cats through baiting and fighting which he recorded and […]
Lakelanders coach proud of brother’s success at Worlds
DANIEL Wiffen has been taking the swimming world by storm after he won two gold medals at the 2024 World Championships. Although from Armagh, he has Enniskillen connections, with his older brother being the head coach of the Enniskillen Lakelanders Swimming Club. Ben Wiffen has been coaching the Lakelanders since 2022 and continues to help train […]
Fermanagh busker heads up Charlie’s Bar
IRVINESTOWN singer Dara Murray is becoming a rising star in the local music scene and he’s recently performed in Charlie’s Bar in Enniskillen. As part of the Valentine’s Day celebrations on Wednesday, February 14, the talented singer took centre stage at the popular Fermanagh pub. Murray is a highly regarded singer who has risen to […]
Michelle Gildernew selected for EU elections
FERMANAGH and South Tyrone MP Michelle Gildernew has been officially selected by Sinn Féin to contest the upcoming European Parliament elections later this summer. On June 7, the Sinn Féin politician is set to run alongside party member Chris McManus in a bid to secure election as an MEP in the Midlands/North West constituency. Sinn […]
COLUMN: A reluctant celibate
THE start of my journey to become a priest was very shaky. I fell in love twice in my first three months. The first time was the week before I entered the Seminary. I had received an itemised list that was considered essential for a young man starting off on the road to priesthood. Most items […]
Sinn Féin backs childcare motion
A FERMANAGH politician has said that Stormont must come up with a way to reduce childcare costs so that children across the North can have the ‘best start in life’. It’s been well documented that childcare costs have soared throughout the North in recent years and pressure is mounting on the Stormont Executive to find […]
Man in court on fraud charges
A FERMANAGH man has been sent forward to the Crown Court for trial on burglary and fraud charges relating to almost eight years ago. John Cullen (44) of Old Coach Road is charged with one count of burglary of a dwelling in Arney on March 18, 2016. He is also charged with 15 counts of fraud […]
Highstool Prophets confirm second local show
WITH excitement building ahead of their upcoming show in Kinawley, The Highstool Prophets have confirmed that they’re going to be stopping off in Fermanagh for a second show. On Thursday, April 25, the popular four-man band is set to sell out the Ardhowen Theatre in Enniskillen. The Fermanagh venue is looking forward to welcoming the […]
Sinn Fein’s Dolan welcomes potholes payment boost
A FERMANAGH and South Tyrone MLA has ‘welcomed’ the news that approximately £1 million has been set aside by the Stormont Executive to address the ever-worsening pothole problems in the North. Following his appointment as Minister for Infrastructure, Sinn Féin MLA John O’Down pledged the money to fix the roads which he said were in […]
FASHION: Spring is almost upon us…
Our wardrobe is massively influenced by the climate. Therefore, our wardrobes are filled to the brim with winter warmers, layers and knits. It is safe to say that spring/summer clothes are not a priority and often our style around this time of year can fall to the wayside. As mentioned above, staple pieces in our wardrobe […]