Clarke puts his faith in old heads and young legs


Richard Clarke may be getting to the veteran stage of his career, but the Ballinamallard United captain feels there’s still plenty of petrol left in the tank. “I always set myself high standards and I’m my worst critic at times, but as club captain, I’ll be looking to set an example, especially for the younger […]

Minnie in pecking order for Nose of Tralee title


By John Carney A FERMANAGH hen is hoping to knock her rivals off their perch in an All Ireland battle of the pets. Minnie the hen will be the county’s representative in this year’s Nose of Tralee, an annual competition to find the best pet in the land, and egg-pectations are high. In the blurb supporting […]

Summer play schemes a hit with the kids


By Matthew Leslie A KIDS scheme for the school holiday set up to give children something to do during the pandemic two years ago has gone from strength to strength as it enters its third summer in a row. Adrian McGurn, 32, from Derrygonnelly set up the scheme during the summer of 2020 to help […]

Kesh footbridge upgrade work due to commence


KESH Bridge is due to get a new look after the Department of Infrastructure (DfI) gave the green light for an upgrade. In collaboration with the Council, the DfI announced that work to the footbridge and retaining walls will start on August 15. The work will include repairs to the river channel retaining wall and replacement […]

Barbara honours Barrie with brain tumour fundraiser


By Matthew Leslie A LISBELLAW woman has raised over £1,000 for brain tumour charities to mark the 20th anniversary of her brother’s death. Barbara McQuigg, who runs the Tea4U Community Cafe in Enniskillen, lost her brother Barrie who had died of a brain tumour, aged 24. Barrie had a bright future ahead of him. A […]

Maria pays tribute to mum with art exhibition


By Matthew Leslie LEITRIM-based artist, Maria Noonan-McDermott, says her “Time Lapse” exhibition at the Ardhowen Theatre in Enniskillen encapsulates not only living with her late mother’s Alzheimer’s but how she became closer to her during the final years. Maria’s mum, Maisie Noonan, passed away last year aged 86 and been suffering with Alzheimer’s Disease for the […]

‘Busty’ never failed to put a smile on faces


TRIBUTES have poured in from across the community following the death of Gerard ‘Busty’ McClintock of Kilmacormick Road, Enniskillen, who passed away following a lengthy illness. Mourners at his Requiem Mass in St Michael’s Church on Saturday were told that ‘he never failed to put a smile on people’s faces’. Tributes came from far and […]