The extremely talented students of ‘Fermanagh’s School of Music and Performing Arts’ once again came under the spotlight after a video created by school founder Ciara O’Flanagan in tribute of all keyworkers received “thousands” of views on social media. Local performers James Gilleece, Katie Teague, Sofia Allen, Chloe McCaffrey, Katie Chapman and Clare Kavanagh joined […]
Rovers put their ‘best foot forward’ to support others
PLAYERS and management at Lisnaskea Rovers Football Club have put their best foot forward as they donated £500 worth of food in support of the “vital” work carried out by ‘The Pantry Food Bank’ (Lisnaskea) which has provided support for locals during a time of crisis. Darren Graham of Lisnaskea Rovers explained, “The current health […]
‘I’d love to give Australia another crack…’
FERMANAGH GAA star Joanne Doonan made history back in September after becoming the first ever Irish-born player to sign for Aussie rules side Carlton Blues. From there, the 25-year-old flew to Australia in October to pursue a semi-professional career in the AFL women’s league that would indefinitely see her change the mindset and opportunities of […]
Home baking bonanza has sales of eggs sky rocketing!
THEY say it is the most important meal of the day but for many busy people breakfast has been long forgotten. But now families in lockdown are rediscovering the lost pleasure of a leisurely breakfast. As everyone embraces a return to long-forgotten morning routines, sales of eggs are soaring. The owner of one of Fermanagh’s […]
SWAH may play key role for new medical school
THE South West Acute Hospital may become a university training hub for future generations of doctors. Hopes are high the opening of a new medical school in Derry may help encourage medical professionals to secure employment at SWAH. Last week it was announced that a graduate medical school would be opened in 2021 at […]
Plans for new visitors centre boost for Cuilcagh
WHILE it may remain closed due to the lockdown, Fermanagh’s ‘stairway to heaven’ could soon be getting a boost after plans were revealed for a special eco-friendly visitors centre close to the phenomenally popular walk. The Cuilcagh Mountain Boardwalk was not included in the list local outdoor areas to be reopened to the public as […]
GAA girls’ marathon ‘exceeds all expectations’
FERMANAGH’S GAA women have exceeded their wildest expectations to date by raising a grand total of £5895 in aid of three local charities, Fermanagh’s Women’s Aid, Enniskillen Food Bank and the Aisling Centre. With an initial target of £4,000 the Erne squad have been completely “blown away” by the public reaction to their ‘Marathon per […]
Activity packs for local folk isolated at home
ACTIVITY packs have been delivered to those shielding or isolating at home. The Bfriend Hub project volunteers are making befriending calls daily to around 200 older people across Fermanagh, Omagh and Strabane who are shielding or isolating at home, may live alone and have limited contact. With home befriending visits postponed the local volunteer centre […]
Colorado residents are busting the lockdown blues…
The residents at Colorado private residential home near Lisnaskea have been singing, painting and solving jig-saws in a bid to bust the lockdown blues. The home was one of the first to close its doors to visitors at the beginning of lockdown in a bid to keep residents safe. Since then the residents have been […]
Death of popular Derrylin GAA man
THE unexpected death of popular Derrylin Gael Tom Maguire has shocked the local community. In his 74th year, Tom, a native of Boho, the fourth eldest of 14 children of Patrick and Mary Maguire. He was a leading Ulster Council steward, a familiar figure at all major provincial venues and Croke Park. Having played at […]