Enniskillen police have issued an appeal for information following a serious assault in the Fermanagh county town last week that left a young man with a life-changing injury. The incident took place shortly before 2.40am on Sunday, August 25 at a takeaway on Belmore Street. A video believed to show the incident has been widely shared […]
Tourism NI young ambassador enjoys Fermanagh
Tourism NI’s young ‘Adventure Ambassador’ has been enjoying some of Fermanagh’s world class attractions and experiences. You’re only a small step away from giant experiences as Tourism Northern Ireland’s ‘Adventure Ambassador’ eight-year-old Anna McGuinness and her family have been discovering. Having won TNI’s Giant Memory Making competition earlier this year, Adventure Ambassador Anna, and her […]
Police issue appeal over abandoned van in Enniskillen
POLICE have issued an appeal for information regarding a van found in Enniskillen last week. The white Peugeot 207 van was found parked in the area of Ballylucas Road in the county town on Monday, August 26, at around 9pm. Anyone with any information regarding the van, or who can identify the owner, is asked to […]
National recognition for Fermanagh business
THE founder of The Boatyard Distillery said he’s “incredibly honoured” after his produce has been named as the number one gin and the number one vodka favoured by UK’s top bars. The Boatyard Distillery, Fermanagh’s only fully-functioning distillery, has received massive national recognition in the recently released ‘CLASS Bar Magazine Report’ in a major boost for the […]
Fermanagh singer Treacy to headline at Mahon’s Hotel
DONAGH singer Patrick Treacy has said he’s “delighted” to be taking centre stage at Mahon’s Hotel where he’ll be collaborating with some top stars, including the much-loved Mick Flavin. Treacy, who recently won the prestigious Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, will headline the concert at the Delaney Suite at Mahon’s Hotel on Saturday, November 2, which […]
Fermanagh’s Boles secures central Ireland contract
FERMANAGH’S Claire Boles has been named among an elite group of 37 players to be awarded a central contract by the Irish Rugby Football Union. Last week’s announcement, made as part of the IRFU’s strategy to bolster the Women’s High-Performance Programme, is a proud moment for the Enniskillen native. Boles, who has been a consistent […]
Fermanagh celebrates Auxiliary Bishop of Westminster
RECENTLY a Mass was held in St. Nailes Church, Kinawley, to celebrate the ordination of Bishop James Curry as Auxiliary Bishop of Westminster. The Mass was concelebrated by Fr Maurice McMorrow, parish priest of Kinawley, and Fr Gerry Comiskey, Parish Priest of Drumlane, along with Monsignor Martin Hayes Vicar General of the Diocese of Westminster, a […]
Fermanagh saddened at death of well-known Brendan Hynes
THE Enniskillen community was left deeply saddened following the death of Brendan Hynes who was remembered as a “Derrin Road man through and through”. Formerly of Derrin Road, Mr Hynes passed away at the South West Acute Hospital on Friday. Born to parents Joe and Mary, Mr Hynes grew up in a tight-knit family alongside […]
New Fermanagh dementia choir is bringing hope to others
FERMANAGH residents living with dementia are being encouraged to “express their creativity within the arts” after a special choir was set up. Well-known music and drama teacher Aideen McNamara has formed the ‘Fermanagh Dementia Singing Group’. They recently headlined a special performance at Fermanagh House in Enniskillen. The ‘Fermanagh Dementia Singing Group’ is made up of […]
Lisnaskea fire may have been arson
POLICE believe a fire in Lisansakea last week may have been started intentionally. The circumstances surrounding a fire at the premises on the town’s Main Street happen last Wednesday, August 28. “At present it is suspected that the ignition of this fire was deliberate,” said a local PSNI spokesman. Anyone who was in the area […]