FOUR pupils from Enniskillen Royal Grammar School have been named overall winners of the 2025 ABP Angus Youth Challenge, after a showcase and awards ceremony at Balmoral Park. The team impressed the judges with their project “One Health: The Link Between Animal, Human and Plant Health,” which tackled the critical issue of soil health and […]
Fermanagh hotel set for Samhain celebration
A LARGE crowd is expected to turn out to the Westville Hotel in Enniskillen on Saturday for a special celebration which will honour the Celtic New Year through food, music and storytelling. Excitement is building in the town ahead of the ‘Samhain – A Celebration of Irish Traditions’ evening which coincides with the turning of the […]
Fermanagh teen crowned Miss Winter Wonderland
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WHEN 18-year-old Ruby Graham first stumbled across the Miss Winter Wonderland beauty pageant on Instagram, she never imagined it would lead to one of the most memorable moments of her life. Drawn in by the sparkle and spirit of the seasonal competition, the Fermanagh teenager saw it not just as a pageant, but as a personal […]
Fermanagh father speaks out on life with Parkinson’s
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WHEN Enniskillen father-of-two Andrew McManus received his diagnosis of young-onset Parkinson’s earlier this year, it was a moment that changed everything. “I remember opening the letter and just sitting there, trying to take it in,” said the 42-year-old. “My wife took it harder than I did. “For me, I think I went into practical mode. I […]
‘Traumatic wait’ for breast cancer results
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LOCAL women are being left waiting up to nine weeks to find out if they have breast cancer – a delay described as ‘traumatic’ and ‘mentally devastating’ by one Fermanagh patient still awaiting a diagnosis after an urgent referral more than five weeks ago. Despite a new regional referral system introduced earlier this year to speed up […]
The Banksy of Fermanagh strikes again
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BRITAIN may have Bansky, but here in Fermanagh we have our very own guerilla artist leaving his mark across the county. Kevin McHugh has once again brought a little bit of magic to local streets, with his latest stunning mural, ‘Conn-Eda and the Golden Apples of Lough Erne.’ Unlike Banksy, Kevin isn’t anonymous and has been […]
Fermanagh man McKenna linked to Celtic job
KIERAN McKenna is being considered as the new manager of Celtic Football Club, it has been reported. Sky Sports News reported this evening (Tuesday) that the Enniskillen man, who is currently in charge of Ipswich Town, is one of the top contenders to replace Brendan Rodgers. Rodgers stepped down from his position as manager of […]
Murphy hits hat-trick as Lisnaskea march to Ulster semi
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ULSTER LGFA IFC QUARTER-FINAL Lisnaskea 3-14 Glenravel 3-06 By Martin McBrien THREE goals from the classy Sharon Murphy helped Lisnaskea to a big win over Glenravel in Antrim on Sunday afternoon, as they booked their place in the Ulster LGFA Intermediate Championship semi-final. Lisnaskea’s experience, dating back to the 2011 Ulster and All-Ireland triumphs, proved […]
PSNI urges safe and responsible Halloween celebrations across Fermanagh
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Halloween is fast approach and the PSNI urging everyone to enjoy the festivities across Fermanagh and Omagh and stay safe whilst doing so. Chief Inspector Scott Fallis said: “We want everyone to enjoy all of the local events taking place across our District over coming days, and to do so responsibly and safely. “This includes […]
Council to spend £1m on new and upgraded playparks
FERMANAGH and Omagh District Council is planning to spend just over £1m on new playparks. The council has issued a tender for the construction of two new playparks and the upgrading of three other play facilities. Four of the new playparks will be in Fermanagh, with the other in Gortin, Co Tyrone. The total value […]