Troubles legacy chief to act as peacemaker


FORMER senior police officer Peter Sheridan has said he is ‘absolutely committed’ to carrying out his role as the head of investigations of a new Troubles legacy body. The controversial Troubles Legacy Bill came into law yesterday (Tuesday), the Northern Ireland Office confirmed. The Bill passed the final stage of scrutiny, Royal Assent, on Monday. Mr Sheridan, who is […]

Natasha’s birthday party a big success


THE Newtownbutler community recently united to hold a special birthday party for much-loved member Natasha Graham. On Saturday, the popular character celebrated her 30th birthday party and the local community used the special celebration as a fundraiser for Marie Curie. In September 1993, Natasha was born six weeks premature and she was only given seconds to […]

Yoga, meditation, breathing practices during pregnancy


IF you are thinking about getting pregnant, then its time you also thought about yoga. You should also work with an experienced yoga professional who has many years’ experience working with people with different conditions including pregnancy. WEBMD has a brilliant article on the benefits of yoga for pregnancy and practicing prenatal yoga can benefit both […]

Enniskillen has never looked so good!


THERE’S no shortage of street art in Enniskillen – and two new murals have added even more colour and vibrancy to the county town. On the wall of the Fermanagh Cottage Industries at East Bridge Street in Enniskillen, an Australian artist has designed a new mural, featuring some of the town’s most famous sites. Danni […]

£12m Carrybridge Hotel and Marina plans get green light


THE demolition of the Carrybridge Hotel and Marina in Lisbellaw and construction of a new £12 million hotel in its place has been given the go-ahead. The redevelopment was approved at a Fermanagh and Omagh District Council planning committee meeting last Tuesday night. In January, plans were revealed for a future £12m revamp of the hotel, […]

McCleery plays his part as Lisbellaw Utd cruise to win


Lisbellaw eased into round two of the Irish Junior Cup thanks to a five-star display against Belfast side Clonard on Saturday. It was all one-way traffic at Drumad with Kyle McCleery’s men dominant from the off and their opponents just doing their best to keep the score down. It was a special day for player-manager […]

Lisa to present the Irish Post Awards in London


ENNISKILLEN’S Lisa McHugh has been confirmed as the new presenter of the prestigious and hugely popular Irish Post Awards. At the JW Marriott Grosvenor House Hotel in London, on November 9, the Glaswegian is set to join Eamonn Holmes on stage as the Irish Post celebrates the top Irish success of people living in the […]

Strength in depth producing results for Campbell’s side


Ryan Campbell believes the time has come for NFC Kesh to put major silverware in the trophy cabinet. The Micheal Connolly Park outfit haven’t tasted trophy success since doing the Mulhern and Irish Junior Cup double way back in 2002. On Saturday Kesh launched another bid for Junior Cup glory with a hard-fought but ultimately […]