Derrylin man accused of torching 35 grass bales


A DERRYLIN man is set to contest a number of charges including arson which relates to the alleged torching of 35 round grass bales. John Paul McCauley is further accused of assaulting a man and woman as well as threatening to destroy farm sheds. While no details of the offending were disclosed the incident is […]

Fermanagh Hotels to battle it out for top gongs


SOME of Fermanagh’s leading hotels and short-stay locations are set to go head-to-head for glory at the prestigious and renowned Northern Ireland Hospitality Awards. The Manor House Country Hotel, located in Killadaes in Enniskillen, has been shortlisted for two accolades at the major awards ceremony which celebrates the best in business in the North. Run […]

‘Give My Head Peace’ confirms Ardhowen return


JUST weeks after they sold out the Ardhowen Theatre, one of Ireland’s longest run and most popular comedy sitcoms has already confirmed that they’ll be returning to Fermanagh next year. The Enniskillen venue was a sell-out recently as the hugely popular ‘Give My Head Peace’ team stopped off for a unique question and answer roadshow, […]

Excitement builds for Enniskillen Castle Island Swim


A LARGE crowd is expected to pull on their swimming gear later this month when the hugely popular Castle Island Charity Swim takes place across Enniskillen, and remember its late founder Pat Blake. The much-loved businessman, who passed away last month, is remembered for establishing the popular Island Swim, which has raised huge funds for charity […]

Fears over measles outbreak after more cases confirmed


PARENTS are being urged to be on high alert after three measles cases were confirmed last week just across the border in Cavan. According to Northern Sound, many more people in the area may have been exposed to infection as one of those diagnosed presented at Cavan General Hospital, with GPs in the area notified […]

Erne Highland Dancers win big at Ulster Championships


TWO local teenage girls have just won big at the Ulster Highland Dance Championships. Hannah Creddin from Clogher and Evie Bowes from Maguiresbridge who are both members of Erne Highland Dancers recently competed at the prestigious Ulster Highland Dance Championships. This competition is confined to the top Premier standard dancers from across the province of Ulster […]

‘Shocking’ rise in people seeking illegal botox


A LEADING Fermanagh aesthetics clinician feels that ‘endorsements and viable results of celebrities’ are leading to an increasing rise in people seeking legal and illegal botox treatments in Ireland. Significant concerns have been raised in the Republic of Ireland by the Irish Association of Plastic Surgeons after they discovered an surging rise in residents seeking illegal botox […]

Ill mother struggling to cope with lack of support


A FERMANAGH mother has said she is struggling to cope with caring for her adult son with learning disabilities, without any support, while also having to travel to Derry for treatment for her own health conditions. The local woman and her partner recently had to fork out £400 to travel to Altnagelvin in the middle […]