Fermanagh musician is calling for more to be done about anti-social behaviour after he was assaulted while busking in Belfast City Centre. John Garrity, 34, originally from Fermanagh, has been living and performing in Belfast for several years. He was attacked on Sunday afternoon while playing near Castle Place. “I’ve been busking for seven years, […]
Touching tribute paid to the late Aaron ‘Lenny’ Leonard
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In a touching tribute to the late Aaron ‘Lenny’ Leonard, boxer Rhys Owens wore custom shorts with Aaron’s nickname proudly printed on the back during his recent fight. Owens made his professional debut at the much-anticipated Rumble In The Hills boxing event, which took place on Saturday night at the Aura Leisure Centre in Letterkenny. […]
Helen paint’s a love letter to Enniskillen
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A new painting of Enniskillen has captured hearts online, thanks to local artist and photographer Helen Shepherd, who reimagined the town through the eyes of Oscar Wilde’s The Happy Prince. Originally from Norfolk, Helen moved to Fermanagh nearly five years ago. “I swapped the broads and big skies for the loughs and rolling hills,” she […]
Dangerous driving after drinking
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A CHARGE of driving dangerously after consuming excess alcohol in the Irvinestown Road area of Enniskillen has been put to a thirty-eight-year-old man who appeared in court. Michal Bystrzyxki from Makenny Crescent, Ballinamallard is accused of committing the offence on June 20. District Judge Alana McSorley remanded Bystrzyxki on continuing bail to return to court on […]
Fermanagh sanctuary faces closure without urgent help
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FERMANAGH’S largest and longest-established animal sanctuary is facing closure unless it receives urgent financial support. After more than three decades rescuing and rehoming abandoned dogs and cats, Bright Eyes Animal Sanctuary could be forced to shut its doors within four months due to rising costs. Volunteer Lindsey Peters, who gives more than 40 hours a […]
Enniskillen woman speaks out to break suicide stigma
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For most of her life, Enniskillen woman Cherry Ingram carried a grief that was rarely spoken about – not just because of its personal weight, but because of the silence society so often wraps around it. Her father, Gunnar Johansson, died by suicide on January 5, 1998. Cherry was just 18 months old. Now, 27 […]
Man dies at scene of Kesh road incident
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A police spokesman said they are not treating the death in Kesh as suspicious or as a result of the crash.
Road re-opens following serious accident in Kesh
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The single vehicle collision happened in the Fermanagh village last night.
Taxi driver disqualified
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A taxi driver who failed to provide police with a breath specimen for testing has been disqualified from driving. Patrick Griffen (62), from Cherry Court, Belfast was stopped by police on the Boa Island Road, Belleek where he gave a reading of 62mg out of 100ml of breath, with the legal limit being 35mg. He later […]
Women set to run Dublin Marathon to support school
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When it comes to community spirit, few gestures speak louder than going the extra mile—or 26.2 of them. This month, three inspiring local women—Sarah Shanley, Michelle McGovern, and Christina Elliott—are taking on the incredible challenge of the Dublin Marathon to raise vital funds for Killyhommon Primary School. With deep personal ties to the school, including […]