Derek Ryan to the ‘four’ at Country awards
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ENNISKILLEN singer-songwriter Derek Ryan reinforced his reputation as one of Ireland’s top stars after he picked up four accolades at the Northern Ireland Country Music Awards. The Carlow man, who has set up home in the town, was the big winner at the recent awards night, where he claimed the ‘Best Male Artist’ in another […]


Fermanagh woman no regrets working with Sarah Ferguson
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A FORMER business partner of Sarah Ferguson has said she has ‘no regrets’ about working with the former Duchess of York, insisting her own experiences were marked only by kindness and professionalism. Karen Weaver, originally from Fermanagh and now living in Australia, co-founded a publishing company with Ms Ferguson in 2022 called Duchess Serenity Press. […]


Bid to block proposed council trip to China defeated
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A vote at Fermanagh and Omagh District Council to block a second trip to China by council officials and elected members has failed. Last month, Fermanagh and Omagh District Council (FODC) was among a number of local councils across the North invited to visit China at the end of April. FODC delegations previously travelled to […]


New owner of Devenish Island ‘open to ideas’
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THE new owner of part of the ancient Devenish Island has said he is open to ideas about how the island could be used in the future. Businessman and senior member of the Orange Order David Mahon has purchased part of the island on Lower Lough Erne. The purchase also includes two off-site farms, but does […]


Over £3200 raised in memory of Eileen Watters


A LOCAL charity has expressed its thanks to the Derrygonnelly and extended community who raised over £3200 in memory of one of its much-loved residents. Formerly of Sillees Grove in Derrygonnelly, Eileen Watters, a respected and popular member of the community, passed away in July 2025. Ms Watters was an active member of the Derrygonnelly community […]


Roscommon fight back for share of the spoils in Tempo
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LIDL NFL DIVISION THREE ROUND TWO Fermanagh 4-08 Roscommon 3-11 By Martin McBrien FOR the second week in a row, Fermanagh ladies were denied a first league win by an added time free, as Roscommon staged a late comeback. But this time around in Tempo, their frustration was certainly tempered by sheer relief at the […]