The event set off from Enniskillen Castle, made its way toward Castle Coole, before returning to Derrychara Playing Fields.
Fermanagh animal sanctuary ‘full to capacity’
A LEADING animal welfare group in Fermanagh has said they’re on the brink of a major crisis after they were ‘inundated with kittens’ being abandoned throughout the county. Bright Eyes Animal Sanctuary was called to Lisnaskea to provide life-saving care and attention to three kittens that were left abandoned behind a coal bunker in the town. A […]
Country music star Declan Nerney set for Enniskillen
THE Ardhowen Theatre in Enniskillen is expected to be a sell-out when the award-winning Country music star Declan Nerney rolls into town. The Fermanagh venue recently confirmed that 65-year-old Declan Nerney is set to headline a major concert and excitement is already building as ‘The Wee Man from Drumlish’ prepares to stop off in Enniskillen. […]
Fermanagh in a spin over roundabout maintenance
COUNCILLORS at the local council were left going around in circles during a discussion on who is responsible for the maintenance of roundabouts – the Department for Infrastructure (DfI), or the Council itself. The issue was raised by Ulster Unionist Councillor Mark Ovens, who said he noted the current state of roundabouts in the district […]
Fermanagh and Omagh Council reduces electricity costs
THE cost of electricity and heating at premises operated by Fermanagh and Omagh District Council fell by £1.1 million in the year to March 31st, 2024, according to the latest figures released by the local government organisation. Statistics produced as part of the Council’s management accounts show that the costs incurred in electricity were estimated […]
COLUMN: ‘Sorry for your loss’ isn’t enough
I HAVE a friend who is English and he often says that he does not understand what he considers Irish people’s obsession with wakes and funerals. He thinks that we overdo the whole death thing and he is much more in favour of the low-key, private way that the English deal with death. He may […]
Shock and sadness at sudden death of Maria Britton
THE Enniskillen community has been left deeply saddened following the sudden death of the much-loved Maria Britton, who passed away yesterday (Wednesday). Formerly of Kilmacormick Drive, Ms Britton was a valued member of the local community, where she worked at Toytown in Enniskillen. Ms Britton was the wife of the late Richard Britton from Enniskillen, […]
Tenor Andrew Irwin set for Enniskillen show
Andrew Irwin is returning to Fermanagh for an intimate performance. The Fermanagh bred classical tenor is bringing a concert to Saddlers Bistro on 27 June, but this time, we can expect something different. He is singing songs from the Great American Songbook, as made famous by Frank Sinatra and Nat King Cole, and there will be […]
Fermanagh Translink bus fares go up
ULSTERBUS passengers in Fermanagh will now have to dig deeper into their pockets as fares have gone up. Translink has announced that, following the decision by the Department for Infrastructure (DfI) to revise fares, most prices on Metro, NI Railways, and Ulsterbus were increased last Monday. However, this decision does not impact cross-border coach and rail fares. The majority of passengers will […]