SCHOOLCHILDREN in the county could be a future tenor or soprano hitting the high notes on stage as the Ulster Youth Opera Company rolls into Enniskillen. The Ardhowen Theatre will be hosting a number of workshops – run by Ulster Opera – for kids between January 17 to 25 and February 7 to 16. Children will be […]
Ballinamallard United star is a viral sensation
A BALLINAMALLARD United footballer has become a viral sensation, but rather for what he didn’t do on the pitch. Patrick Ferry was at Derry City in 2021 when American YouTuber, Jake Barford, made a video on his YouTube channel about the striker being the lowest-ranked player in the FIFA 21 video game. The video got over 1.5 million […]
Double delight for Fermanagh distillery
THE team at The Boatyard Distillery admitted they ‘were completely stunned’ as their gin and vodka products were named in a top 10 trending list by a UK beverage review magazine. Drinks International, a prestigious organisation designed to review the top alcohol spirits, released its annual Brands Report. The Boatyard gin was named alongside the […]
Enniskillen St Patrick’s Day to make welcome return
This year’s festivities in Enniskillen promise to be as bright and colourful as ever!
Energy bill support needed for Fermanagh businesses
FERMANAGH businesses are bracing themselves for yet another squeeze on their wallets. The UK government will be scaling back support for businesses with energy bills after warning that it was too expensive to keep the scheme going. Businesses in receipt of this support across Fermanagh, the North and Britain will now be looking at their budgets […]
Fintona’s Florence geared for TV show Glór Tíre
THE memory of her late husband has inspired Fintona’s Florence Given as she aims for Glór Tíre glory. The latest series of the TG4 talent show is currently ongoing, with Fermanagh’s Billy Mac y also competing for the coveted title. The Fintona singer’s family is steeped in Country music and she is keen to put […]
Acclaimed play makes eagerly awaited return
ACCLAIMED play, “The History Of The Troubles (Accordin’ To My Da’)”, is coming back to Enniskillen after a 10-year hiatus. Written by Martin Lynch, who scripted stage hits such as “Dockers”, “Castles In The Air” and last year’s big theatre success, “In The Name Of The Son” – “The History Of The Troubles” has packed venues […]
Cancer sufferer says early diagnosis is crucial
AN Irvinestown man suffering from prostate cancer has urged men to get tested for the disease now as early diagnosis can mean the difference between life and death. Patrick Bacco from Fairgreen Street was diagnosed with prostate cancer 18 months ago and has been undergoing treatment for it since then. “I got back pains and initially thought it […]
Delamere to bring laughter to Ardhowen’s aisles
“I DON’T recall past gigs in Enniskillen,” admits comedian Neil Delamere, “but they must have been good craic because I only remember the bad gigs that I do.” The Blame Game star is back on the road and bringing laughter across Ireland with his stand-up show titled, ‘Delamerium’ with the Ardhowen playing host to him […]
Renewed calls for Irish passport office in North
JEMMA DOLAN has added her voice to the growing number of calls for an Irish Passport Office to be set up in the North. The demand comes following the Republic of Ireland’s Finna Fáil/Fine Gael coalition government to suspend the mailing of all Irish passports to Northern Ireland. This decision, which Dublin insists is temporary, comes […]