FERMANAGH locals Lizzie Hogg and Thomas Maguire have won the prestigious Marsh Trust Award for Museum Learning, in partnership with the British Museum. The pair, who have both been volunteering at Castle Coole for almost 15 years were honoured at a ceremony in London last Monday. The Marsh Awards celebrate outstanding volunteers in museums and […]
Multiple public order charges put to Enniskillen man
A TOTAL of seven public order charges have been put to an Enniskillen man who appeared in court in relation to an alleged incident last month. Darren Michael Patrick Brown (37) from Derrychara Drive is accused of assaulting a male and threatening to destroy his car and home, threatening to destroy a shop, disorderly behaviour, assaulting […]
WATCH Kinawley ladies make it seven in a row!
Kinawley ladies made it seven in a row Fermanagh championships on Saturday evening in Brewster Park with a 0-15 to 0-6 win over Derrygonnelly Harps. The Boru’s led 0-11 to 0-2 at the break as they dominated the contest from start to finish. Joint captain’s Courteney Murphy and Gemma McCaffrey collected the cup from Fermanagh […]
Business industry grows in the North
FERMANAGH business owners and entrepreneurs have been left feeling optimistic after it was revealed that the private sector in the North “performed particularly strongly” in August. While many households and families are still feeling the pinch, the business industry is growing throughout the North, with a reported majority of the population currently employed and in work. […]
Singer Vincy Walmsley to headline charity concert
ARNEY singer Vincy Walmsley has been confirmed as one of the headline acts and main performers as Fermanagh unites for a major ‘Chernobyl Children Appeal Charity Dance’. A large crowd is expected to turn out to the Killyhevlin Hotel in Enniskillen for a night which is aiming to raise money for children and people affected […]
Stolen property case moves to crown court
A CASE involving multiple counts of handling stolen property, combined with motoring offences is to be transferred to crown court for trial. Martin Patrick Maughan (46) from Aghagay Park, Newtownbutler is accused of having Hitachi drills, a heater, power washers, battery charger, wheelbarrow, plumbing fittings, nail gun, garden tables and chairs, barbecue, oil burner and […]
Health developments show ‘people power’ still strong
NOT for the first time, ‘people power’ has been helping protect and restore vital services in Fermanagh, with a local campaign group pointing to community pressure as the reason for two positive recent developments. Save Our Acute Services (SOAS) has welcomed two recent “good news stories” about health services in the county – the first being […]
Erne Cot Adventures complete historic Fermanagh row
ERNE cot adventures have completed an historic row around Fermanagh for SWELL. The group is associated with Blue Green Yonder and their aim is to build, row and promote Erne cots, a traditional flat bottomed boat which is unique to Lough Erne and has been used for nearly a thousand years. The group decided they would row […]
Comedian Conal returning to The Ardhowen Theatre
THE Ardhowen Theatre in Enniskillen is expected to be a sell-out when the hugely popular Conal Gallen returns to the county with his “rip roaring” and much-anticipated new comedy. The 69-year-old from Ballybofey has established himself as one of the top comedians in Ireland and he’s now involved in a major and popular tour of the […]
Rural crime a ‘huge priority’ for police
RURAL thefts cost the local economy £2 million per year, according to the Justice Minister. Between June 2023 and June 2024, 399 rural crimes were reported in Fermanagh and Omagh district. Last week, police alongside partners from the Rural Crime Partnership (RCP) have launched Rural Crime Week NI 2024, hosting events across the North. The […]