Energy bill support needed for Fermanagh businesses


FERMANAGH businesses are bracing themselves for yet another squeeze on their wallets. The UK government will be scaling back support for businesses with energy bills after warning that it was too expensive to keep the scheme going. Businesses in receipt of this support across Fermanagh, the North and Britain will now be looking at their budgets […]

Fintona’s Florence geared for TV show Glór Tíre


THE memory of her late husband has inspired Fintona’s Florence Given as she aims for Glór Tíre glory. The latest series of the TG4 talent show is currently ongoing, with Fermanagh’s Billy Mac y also competing for the coveted title. The Fintona singer’s family is steeped in Country music and she is keen to put […]

Acclaimed play makes eagerly awaited return


ACCLAIMED play, “The History Of The Troubles (Accordin’ To My Da’)”, is coming back to Enniskillen after a 10-year hiatus. Written by Martin Lynch, who scripted stage hits such as “Dockers”, “Castles In The Air” and last year’s big theatre success, “In The Name Of The Son” – “The History Of The Troubles” has packed venues […]

Cancer sufferer says early diagnosis is crucial


AN Irvinestown man suffering from prostate cancer has urged men to get tested for the disease now as early diagnosis can mean the difference between life and death. Patrick Bacco from Fairgreen Street was diagnosed with prostate cancer 18 months ago and has been undergoing treatment for it since then. “I got back pains and initially thought it […]

Delamere to bring laughter to Ardhowen’s aisles


“I DON’T recall past gigs in Enniskillen,” admits comedian Neil Delamere, “but they must have been good craic because I only remember the bad gigs that I do.” The Blame Game star is back on the road and bringing laughter across Ireland with his stand-up show titled, ‘Delamerium’ with the Ardhowen playing host to him […]

Renewed calls for Irish passport office in North


JEMMA DOLAN has added her voice to the growing number of calls for an Irish Passport Office to be set up in the North. The demand comes following the Republic of Ireland’s Finna Fáil/Fine Gael coalition government to suspend the mailing of all Irish passports to Northern Ireland. This decision, which Dublin insists is temporary, comes […]

Pharmacy boss warns over shortage of medicines


“I AM over 30 years in this job, and I have never witnessed anything like this before.” These are the worried words of Liam Bradley –a local pharmacist who owns 13 community chemists in Fermanagh and Tyrone. As ‘the worst flu outbreak in 20 years’ continues to spread, sick people are increasingly finding themselves being shooed away […]

Barton back in politics as she’s co-opted onto Council


“I HAD given no thought to returning to politics,” admits Rosemary Barton who has been co-opted to Fermanagh & Omagh District Council. as a UUP Councillor. Barton is referring to the immediate aftermath of May’s NI Assembly election last year when she lost her seat as an MLA for Fermanagh & South Tyrone. A risk of […]

Hugs for Helen to say a massive ‘thank you’


IT was his fifth goal this season and no sooner had John Edgar hit the back of the net than he was over celebrating with one lady in particular, Helen Hurst, the Ballinamallard chef. As Edgar explained, Helen is one of the many who work tirelessly in the background for the team; “Helen and Wendy […]