By John Carney A FERMANAGH hen is hoping to knock her rivals off their perch in an All Ireland battle of the pets. Minnie the hen will be the county’s representative in this year’s Nose of Tralee, an annual competition to find the best pet in the land, and egg-pectations are high. In the blurb supporting […]
Summer play schemes a hit with the kids
By Matthew Leslie A KIDS scheme for the school holiday set up to give children something to do during the pandemic two years ago has gone from strength to strength as it enters its third summer in a row. Adrian McGurn, 32, from Derrygonnelly set up the scheme during the summer of 2020 to help […]
Kesh footbridge upgrade work due to commence
KESH Bridge is due to get a new look after the Department of Infrastructure (DfI) gave the green light for an upgrade. In collaboration with the Council, the DfI announced that work to the footbridge and retaining walls will start on August 15. The work will include repairs to the river channel retaining wall and replacement […]
Barbara honours Barrie with brain tumour fundraiser
By Matthew Leslie A LISBELLAW woman has raised over £1,000 for brain tumour charities to mark the 20th anniversary of her brother’s death. Barbara McQuigg, who runs the Tea4U Community Cafe in Enniskillen, lost her brother Barrie who had died of a brain tumour, aged 24. Barrie had a bright future ahead of him. A […]
Maria pays tribute to mum with art exhibition
By Matthew Leslie LEITRIM-based artist, Maria Noonan-McDermott, says her “Time Lapse” exhibition at the Ardhowen Theatre in Enniskillen encapsulates not only living with her late mother’s Alzheimer’s but how she became closer to her during the final years. Maria’s mum, Maisie Noonan, passed away last year aged 86 and been suffering with Alzheimer’s Disease for the […]
‘Busty’ never failed to put a smile on faces
TRIBUTES have poured in from across the community following the death of Gerard ‘Busty’ McClintock of Kilmacormick Road, Enniskillen, who passed away following a lengthy illness. Mourners at his Requiem Mass in St Michael’s Church on Saturday were told that ‘he never failed to put a smile on people’s faces’. Tributes came from far and […]
Ryan and McCann collaborate for new single!
By Mark McGoldrick TODAY [Wednesday], Fermanagh resident singing sensation Derek Ryan is set to launch his latest new single, ‘The Cows On The Hill.’ This is the latest step in Ryan’s monumental music career. A sneak peek of his music video was revealed on social media on Tuesday morning and another well-renowned Fermanagh musician was […]
Greene calls for emergency plan to help with costs
By Matthew Leslie A Fermanagh Councillor has urged government at all levels to put an emergency plan in place to help struggling households ahead of winter. Cllr Sheamus Greene insists that action must be taken now to help people fighting to make ends meet with expected massive energy bills once the cold weather returns. Prices are […]
Fermanagh musicians excel in Mullingar!
By Mark McGoldrick SHAUNEEN Maguire and Odhran Harbinson were the big winners at the All-Ireland Fleadh in Mullingar which took place at the weekend. Maguire, from Comhaltas Derrylin, took first place in the over-18 piano accordion competition, winning the ‘Christopher Niland Cup’. Derrygonnelly’s Harbinson, meanwhile, was part of the 15-18 Ceilidh Band, under the leadership of […]
Sheep dung has comedian spitting at Lady of the Lake
By John Carney A MIXTURE of sheep dung and poteen left a German comedian with a bad taste in his mouth at this year’s Lady of the Lake Festival in Irvinestown. Last Wednesday a large crowd turned out at Castle Irvine Estate, Necarne, for the Fair Day where the World Sheep Dung Spitting contest took centre stage. The event had […]