TWO stories of bravery and faith have shown how PSNI officers in the Fermanagh and Omagh district have gone above and beyond the call of duty. Former Chief Inspector Graham Dodds answered the call of a distressed mother whose nine-year-old son desperately needed a kidney transplant because his only kidney was functioning at just 14 […]
Harps man Niall in the midst of World Cup fever in Qatar
JUST 18-months out from hosting the biggest international footballing tournament on the planet, World Cup fever is already gripping the football fans and local natives of Qatar. The World Cup in Qatar, which is scheduled to commence in November 2022, will be the first ever World Cup to be held in the Arab world and […]
United in mourning for Peter Jones
THE GAA family and the county has been hit hard in recent months with the unexpected deaths of so many its people. Peter Jones was healthy and active, in fact, the energy with which he approached his many roles in the community is one of the things that set him apart. That, and the number […]
Rolling out domestic violence support across the local community
DOMESTIC violence is a pervasive problem across society, and now the hard working team at Fermanagh Women’s Aid (FWA) is on a mission to make support for victims just as pervasive. In recent years FWA has run a number of very successful training programmes with local police and hairdressers in the area, which have led […]
Neil’s epic run challenge raises over £1,200 for COPD charity
A LISNASKEA MAN who took on the ‘Malin to Mizen’ run challenge has raised over £1,200 for COPD Support Ireland. Neil Quigley, covered a mammoth 600km in six months, after finishing up his last steps over the weekend in Kinsale, Cork. “My Granny and two of her brothers have all passed away as a result […]
Martin’s passion for photography has benefited his mental health
CAPTURING “authentic” and “emotion-filled” moments that you can never plan or pose is why the name ‘BigBeard Photography’ holds a special place in the hearts of local couples across Fermanagh. At the helm of its success is local man, Martin Mullarkey, who defines the saying that when you hold a camera in your hand “you […]
Covid cases continue to climb as hundreds queue for vaccine
WHILE Covid cases continue to grow in Fermanagh, there were heartening scenes at the weekend as hundreds of locals, many of them young people, queued for hours to make sure they got their vaccine. Only one postcode area of Fermanagh saw a reduction in its positive Covid cases this week, with the biggest increase in […]
Podge’s run for Parkinson’s is a must for rally car enthusiasts this weekend
RALLY CAR enthusiasts should buckle up and get ready to head to Knockninny Country House and Marina, Derrylin for the second annual Podge’s Run in aid of Parkinson’s Support Fermanagh. If spot lamps and spoilers are your thing, make your way to Knockninny this Saturday morning, 7th August where members of the Irish Ford Escort […]
Man accused of assault and threats to kill
A KINAWLEY man accused of assaulting and threatening to kill two local men has had his case adjourned until the availability of witnesses, including a Mannok director, can be established for his contest. Patrick McGovern (29) of Springtown Road is charged with criminal damage to a door, threats to kill and common assault against two […]
BELLEEK UPDATE: Firefighters respond to significant flooding
LAST NIGHT firefighters from Belleek and Enniskillen Fire Station responded to reports of significant flooding across 2 main roads in Belleek. Firefighters from Ballyshannon Fire Station also attended the incident. A spokesperson from the NIFRS said, “A male had become trapped in his car but was out of the vehicle when Firefighters arrived. “Firefighters […]