A FERMANAGH and South Tyrone MLA has called on Stormont to “engage in meaningful dialogue” with affected farmers after the green light was given for the A5 dual carriageway. Campaign groups and residents across the North were left relieved when John O’Dowd, Northern Ireland’s Infrastructure Minister, confirmed a much-needed £1.2 billion upgrade of the A5. The […]
Caritas Choir celebrates its 10th anniversary
THE Caritas Choir is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a concert at Castle Coole on Wednesday, October 16. Caritas is now a mixed-voice choir of around 40 members that was formed in 2014 by a group of musicians and singers from the Enniskillen area. Known as “the choir with the big heart” due to their […]
WATCH: Cancer Connect providing life changing services
OCTOBER is Breast Care Awareness month and the team at Cancer Connect NI is keen to spread the word about their services which are available to cancer patients. At its homely centre beside the entrance to Forthill Park, the charity offers a wide range of support services to all cancer patients. The bra and swimwear […]
Tributes paid to 102-year-old Aggie Owens
THE Kinawley and South Fermanagh community was left deeply saddened following the death of Aggie Owens, who was known as a ‘jovial and jolly’ resident, who passed away at the age of 102. Ms Owens passed away peacefully at her home in Keelpark in Kinawley on Wednesday. Rose Agnes Gilroy, later known as Aggie, was born in […]
BREAKING: Police appeal for missing man in Enniskillen
POLICE are appealing for information after a man has been reported missing in Enniskillen. “Police are currently looking to locate Orgest Muja, who is missing from the Enniskillen area,” a Facebook post from Police Fermanagh and Omagh read. “Orgest left his home on Tuesday 8 October 2024 at 0805 hours and has not been seen […]
Roslea’s ‘Calendar Girls’ support local charities
A FERMANAGH group has said that Roslea village is “certainly small, but mighty” after it united for a special charity fundraiser to raise money and support for local organisations. During the lead up to the hugely successful ‘OsKaRs’ campaign, a group of females from the Roslea GAA club reenacted the popular movie ‘Calendar Girls’, which […]
Fermanagh man raises £10,000 completing sail project
ALAN Currans has completed his epic sailing journey around Scotland and Ireland. The retired outdoor education instructor set sail in April on his 132 day long trip to raise funds for the Aisling Centre in Enniskillen andn completed this voyage in memory of friends who died by suicide. “In total we were away for 132 days, had […]
Hundreds compete in ‘Gravel Grinder’ event
VICTOR Love and Suzanne Kenny claimed the bragging rights as they finished first in their categories in the hugely challenging ‘Gravel Grinder’ event which took place on Saturday. Hundreds of cyclists from across the North took part in the sportive which saw them trek through some of the highest points in Fermanagh, including Big Dog Forest […]
Funding secured for Enniskillen Bypass project
FERMANAGH residents welcomed the “fantastic news” that the development of the Enniskillen bypass will kick off early next year after the Stormont Executive committed to its funding promise. Northern Ireland Infrastructure Minister, John O’Dowd, confirmed that Stormont would stand by its multi-million-pound investment commitment, allaying fears that the project would be shelved. Residents were left […]
Irish traditional music legends ready for Fermanagh gig
EXCITEMENT is building in Kinwaley and throughout Fermanagh as a hugely popular Irish traditional and folk band prepares to return to the county, 46 years after its first gig. Established in London in 1970, ‘Shashkeen’ is regarded as one of Ireland’s top traditional groups and it has been headlining major performances throughout the county over […]