There has been a fabulous turn out in Enniskillen for the second annual Fermanagh Pride parade.
Fermanagh ceramicist reflects on joy of pottery
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WHAT started as a casual lift to a pottery supply shop turned into a life-changing moment for Fermanagh woman Anna McGurn. A self-taught ceramic artist, her journey from her back shed to the final of Channel 4’s ‘The Great Pottery Throw Down’ has been anything but ordinary. “It was by accident,” Anna told the ‘Herald, thinking back to the […]
New model for tourism in Fermanagh
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CUILCAGH Lakelands Geopark has praised the “positive impact” of a new cross-border scheme which was set up with the aim of enhancing tourism and business to the county’s major hotspots. The Fermanagh-based organisation has linked up with Ballyhoura Development CLG in Limerick, with funding from the Shared Island Civic Society Fund, to roll-out the first-of-its-kind […]
Brother priests on journey from Kinawley to the States
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DRIVEN by ‘faith and Irish patriotism’, for the past five decades, brothers Fr Sean and Fr Jim McManus have been taking on churches and governments, outlaws and authorities, to fight for equal rights. Over 50 years ago, Fr Seán formed the Irish National Caucus on Capitol Hill in Washington, which has grown to become one of the most powerful […]
Major win for Enniskillen Women’s rugby
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IN A major win for grassroots sport, Enniskillen Rugby Club (ERC) has been celebrating a significant funding boost to help its women’s rugby programme continue to thrive. The club has been one of the stand-out success stories for local women’s sport in recent times, with five of the 15 starting players for Ulster in last […]
Enniskillen dangerous driving accused to stand trial
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The Irvinestown man is charged with causing GBI by dangerous driving at an Enniskillen filling station.
New business inspired by trip to Australia
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Inspiration from ‘Down Under’ helped inspire Lisnaskea’s newest business venture, where two local women have teamed up to bring a fresh, modern twist to tanning in Fermanagh. Inspired by innovative tanning booths Noelle experienced during her recent time in Australia, the pair quickly turned their conversation into reality, offering customers a private, convenient, and around-the-clock […]
Man to contest multiple charges
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Maguiresbridge man is set to contest a number of charges, including burglary. Ryan Harker (20), of Abbey Road in Maguiresbridge, is charged with entering a building in Maguiresbridge in January, with the intention of causing criminal damage and burglary with intent to cause damage. The court heard that a charge of aggravated burglary with the […]
Adrian opens up on ‘Ridley’ challenges
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Enniskillen actor Adrian Dunbar has received rave reviews following his appearance on the second series of ITV drama ‘Ridley’, where he had to battle difficult circumstances when filming. The 67-year-old, who rose to prominence following his starring role in BBC drama ‘Line of Duty’, is playing the lead character in the well-received and popular Police […]
Fr Charles all set for new pastures at Graan
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FR Charles Cross said he’ll be “depending on your prayers” as he prepares to leave the Graan to take on the position of rector in Ardoyne, as the latest Passionist clerical changes are announced. Members of the Passionist order met recently when they appointed Fr Martin Coffey CP as their new Provincial, with a number of […]