Ryan releases popular new single


FERMANAGH Country music star Derek Ryan has released a new single, much to the delight of his large and ever-growing fan base. On Wednesday, the Carlow singer who lives in Enniskillen release his self-penned song, ‘The Kickhan Inn’. The lyrics of the song recalled the tales of when Ryan’s father, Pat, used to perform in […]


Burst watermain affects Brookeborough area


RESIDENTS within the Brookeborough area had no water today due to a burst watermain. The issue occurred early in the morning and it wasn’t until the early afternoon that running tap water was restored. A NI Water spokeswoman said: “NI Water was alerted to a burst watermain on September 12 affecting the Brookeborough area.  All customers were […]


Video of legendary poet Heaney at Boa Island emerges


FOOTAGE has emerged of a short film made on Boa Island by legendary poet, Seamus Heaney. The clip dates back to 1972 and was shown on the BBC. The footage was released last week on the 10th anniversary of Heaney’s death. Although not the sunniest of days, the dark weather adds to the drama of […]