Parishioners to preside over church burials


MORE than 40 new ‘lay leaders’ will be introduced to Clogher Diocese to preside over funerals as parishioners take on more duties due to the shortage of priests here. In total, over 70 new lay leaders are undertaking training for the role in Clogher and Down and Connor dioceses. They’ll be commissioned in the coming months […]

Major shoplifting attempt at ASDA thwarted by police


THREE people have been arrested after police foiled a shoplifting raid from ASDA.   Officers stopped a vehicle that had made off from the Enniskillen branch of the retail store where hundreds of pounds worth of groceries were found in the boot of their car.   The trio were arrested and taken to custody to […]

Kerr delighted by his team’s ‘complete performance’


Michael Kerr was delighted with what he called Enniskillen Rangers’ ‘first 90 minute performance of the season’ at Drumad on Saturday. Somehow, Rangers had lost the second half of their three previous games and Kerr challenged his side to produce their best against a team that beat them twice last season. The player-manager certainly got […]

Over 200 people expected at Rotary Ireland event


LOCAL members of Rotary Ireland are looking forward to welcoming over 200 delegates from all over the island to its annual conference which will take place at the Killyhevlin Hotel in Enniskillen from Friday, September 29 to Sunday, October 1. The theme of this year’s conference is ‘Create Hope in the World’ and the Rotary Club of Enniskillen which […]

CJ McGourty is the new Fermanagh ladies manager


Former Antrim inter-county footballer and hurler CJ McGourty is the new Fermanagh Ladies team manager. McGourty was ratified at a meeting of the County Board last night (Wednesday) and takes over from James Daly who vacated the post in July. McGourty, who hails from the the St Gall’s club in Belfast transferred to Ardboe in […]

Aideen showcasing love for drama


ONE of Fermanagh’s leading drama professionals has set up her own theatre group to help young people in the county ‘showcase’ their creative talents. From an early age, Aideen McNamara has had a passion for singing and performing, starring and playing lead roles as part of the Enniskillen Light Operatics Society Musical Theatre group. While […]

Looking for love? Bundoran could be the place for you


LOVE will be in the air in Bundoran over the weekend when the World Matchmaking Festival begins, with Ireland’s biggest-ever indoor danceathon featuring 35 bands in four venues also taking centre stage over 10 days and nights. The event at the popular Donegal seaside resort kicks-off on Friday (September 29) and runs to Sunday, October 8. […]