A NEWTOWNBUTLER-born priest has described the reported increase of drug use across his native community as “frightening” during an event which was held in Donagh in order to address concerns in relation to drugs and other social issues. “What I’ve seen on the streets of Belfast is horrific but to think that it could be […]
School mourns sudden death of ‘special teacher’ who saw ‘the best in everyone’
THE Erne Intregrated College in Enniskillen and wider school community has been left saddened following the death of a beloved teacher who is remembered for her “intelligence, wit and love of a good laugh.” The late Carol-Lee Martin (61) of Beech Grove Park, Ballinamallard died suddenly at her home on September 30. Known to many […]
Fermanagh ‘too far from Belfast’ for filmmakers
THE COST of travelling and staying in Fermanagh is putting potential film makers off coming here. That was the message delivered to local councillors in a letter from NI Screen, who said the price of an overnight and the area’s distance from Belfast were the main obstacles to securing more film shoots in the area. […]
Jenny keeping up with demand while putting Fermanagh on the map with unique creations
SKY is the limit for one local florist who has put Fermanagh on the map with her unique arrangements and creative designs in giftware and balloon décor. ‘Lily & Thorn’ has held a special place in the hearts of local folk for over three years now, and at the helm of its ongoing success is owner […]
Teresa ‘helped many people in times of need’
FOR the third time in as many years, Derrylin’s well known and highly respected Gilleece family has suffered a most grievous loss, with the death of mother and grandmother, Teresa. Her passing, which occurred rather unexpectedly, after a brief period of declining health, comes after that of her husband of over fifty years, Sean, in June […]
St Kevin’s become only second school in NI to secure Google Reference award
ST Kevin’s College in Lisnaskea has celebrated becoming only the second in the north to secure a Google Reference award. The school which has been described as a “shining beacon and example” of how Google can make learning more inclusive and improve learning outcomes for others to follow when implementing Google products, celebrated the monumental […]
McCaffreys are hitting the road for Macmillan Cancer Support
THIS Sunday, five members of the McCaffrey family from Enniskillen are set the Belfast City Marathon Team Relay in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. Pat, Collette, Mark, Rachel and Laura McCaffrey. are running this marathon to raise money for the cancer charity, and at the time of going to press, they have raised a staggering […]
Fermanagh castle shines in new BBC cooking series
‘Farm to Feast: Best Menu Wins’ will continue every Monday evening on BBC One for the next five weeks.
Fermanagh has ‘worst digital access in the UK’
One in eight people in Fermanagh and Omagh have not used the internet at all in the past three months, if ever.
Enniskillen Foodbank launches new initiative
The Grow Baby service is due to launch fully in the coming weeks, and will operate the same opening times as the Foodbank.