FERMANAGH is renowned for its strong volunteering spirit and now some of the county’s finest residents are set to be honoured by a leading TV platform. BBC has confirmed its launching its ‘Make a Difference Awards’, with nominations now open, where volunteers can be recognised and acknowledged for their commitment to the community. Since the […]
Lisa McHugh is in ‘the right place’ after sepsis battle
COUNTRY music star Lisa McHugh has thanked her fans for ‘all the love and prayers’ after she was released from hospital following a battle with sepsis. The Glaswegian, who lives in Enniskillen, shared a photo on social media with her children Milo and Hallie, informing her concerned followers that she had returned home and was […]
Huge night ahead for Enniskillen boxer Rhys Owens
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LOCAL boxer Rhys Owens will take the next big step in his professional career when he gets into the ring at the Waterfront Hall in Belfast to take on a highly-rated Slovakian fighter. Many friends and family of ‘Lights Out’ Owens will make the trip to Belfast on Friday evening, with the Enniskillen man one […]
Anglers hooked on Erne during fishing weekend
HUNDREDS of anglers from across Europe descended on the shores of Lough Erne at the weekend for the return of a major fishing competition. The Fishing Tackle and Bait Open took place on Saturday, February 21, with competitors taking up positions along the Sligo Road in Enniskillen. Rods lined the banks as participants cast their lines […]
Fermanagh leads the North in defibrillator provision
FERMANAGH and Omagh has the highest number of defibrillators per capita of any council area in the North. To mark Heart Month in February, a study by defibshop revealed there are 27 defibrillators per capita across the district, compared to a Northern Ireland average of 21.34. Explaining the data, Kerry Fairhurst from defibshop congratulated the […]
Residents demand urgent repairs to crumbling Monea road
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RESIDENTS in the Monea and Derrygonnelly area have said ‘enough is enough’ as the condition of local roads has deteriorated to what they describe as a devastating level. While the poor state of Fermanagh’s rural roads has been widely documented, those living along the Drumbeggan Road say the surface has worsened significantly and now poses a serious […]
Fermanagh libraries host discussions about death
LIBRARIES across Fermanagh are supporting people to have difficult but important conversations about death, dying and bereavement. The Death Positive Libraries initiative is a partnership between Compassionate Communities NI and Libraries NI. It aims to reduce the stigma around discussing advanced illness, caregiving, death and loss. In Fermanagh, dedicated Death Positive collections are available at […]
Money talk event aims to support Fermanagh GAA clubs
A special event has been held to advise GAA clubs in Fermanagh how they can increase their income. Given the voluntary nature of the GAA, clubs rely on fundraising efforts and grant applications for their financial stability. In a bid to support clubs, Fermanagh GAA last night organised a ‘Funding for the Future’ seminar at […]
£4,000 raised in memory of former Fermanagh chef
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THE Oldcroft family have thanked the community for their ‘amazing kindness and generosity’ after £4000 was raised for a leading charity, in memory of the much-loved Christopher Oldcroft. In August 2024, the county was stunned when the respected Mr Oldcroft, who was the head chef of The Moorings Restaurant in Bellanaleck, died unexpectedly, aged 35 […]
Final journey brings couple home together to Fermanagh
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SEPARATED by death in recent years, the ashes of a Co Fermanagh man and his Tyrone-born wife were today brought home and buried together. After getting married, Philip and Lena McCaffrey lived in a number of places, before settling in Cardiff, Wales, where they lived for 38 years. Lena, who was originally from Garvaghey in […]