A FAMILY has been left “numb and broken” after the death of their son, a popular local chef. Christopher Oldcroft, who was head chef of The Moorings Restaurant in Bellanaleck, died unexpectedly on Sunday, August 11. Along with his father and restaurant manager, Charlie Oldcroft, the pair successfully ran the business for the past seven years. The Oldcroft family […]
Serial killer blocked from having a civil partnership
A SERIAL killer who murdered the daughter of a Fermanagh man has been blocked from having a civil partnership under a new law that stops the most serious offenders getting married in prison. Levi Bellfield is serving two whole-life sentences for the murders of Milly Dowler, Marsha McDonnell and Amélie Delagrange, as well as the attempted […]
Ederney group gets £296k in funding
POPULAR community hub, Murphy’s on Main Street in Ederney, has been awarded more than £296k in National Lottery funding to support its activities over the next three years. The Ederney Community Development Trust will use the money to run new programmes and events there creating more opportunities for local people to meet and look after their health […]
Missing Fermanagh man found
A Fermanagh man who went missing over the weekend has been found. Timothy Weir, who had been missing since 3.30am Saturday morning was last seen at the Lough Erne Resort. Timothy’s sister Olivia posted on social media this afternoon, “Thankyou so much to everyone for all the love and support over the past number of […]
Derrylin man accused of torching 35 grass bales
A DERRYLIN man is set to contest a number of charges including arson which relates to the alleged torching of 35 round grass bales. John Paul McCauley is further accused of assaulting a man and woman as well as threatening to destroy farm sheds. While no details of the offending were disclosed the incident is […]
Fermanagh Hotels to battle it out for top gongs
SOME of Fermanagh’s leading hotels and short-stay locations are set to go head-to-head for glory at the prestigious and renowned Northern Ireland Hospitality Awards. The Manor House Country Hotel, located in Killadaes in Enniskillen, has been shortlisted for two accolades at the major awards ceremony which celebrates the best in business in the North. Run […]
‘Give My Head Peace’ confirms Ardhowen return
JUST weeks after they sold out the Ardhowen Theatre, one of Ireland’s longest run and most popular comedy sitcoms has already confirmed that they’ll be returning to Fermanagh next year. The Enniskillen venue was a sell-out recently as the hugely popular ‘Give My Head Peace’ team stopped off for a unique question and answer roadshow, […]
Excitement builds for Enniskillen Castle Island Swim
A LARGE crowd is expected to pull on their swimming gear later this month when the hugely popular Castle Island Charity Swim takes place across Enniskillen, and remember its late founder Pat Blake. The much-loved businessman, who passed away last month, is remembered for establishing the popular Island Swim, which has raised huge funds for charity […]
Fears over measles outbreak after more cases confirmed
PARENTS are being urged to be on high alert after three measles cases were confirmed last week just across the border in Cavan. According to Northern Sound, many more people in the area may have been exposed to infection as one of those diagnosed presented at Cavan General Hospital, with GPs in the area notified […]
Erne Highland Dancers win big at Ulster Championships
TWO local teenage girls have just won big at the Ulster Highland Dance Championships. Hannah Creddin from Clogher and Evie Bowes from Maguiresbridge who are both members of Erne Highland Dancers recently competed at the prestigious Ulster Highland Dance Championships. This competition is confined to the top Premier standard dancers from across the province of Ulster […]