Philip Darcy to honour Fermanagh showbands


FERMANAGH showbands fans are in for a treat next week when much-loved Philip Darcy brings his huge collection of music memorabilia to Enniskillen for a special exhibition. Mr Darcy, a popular member of the local community, will host his ‘Remembering The Showbands’ exhibition at the Enniskillen Library from Tuesday until the following Friday, July 26. […]

Gaels blow Harps away in 22-point demolition


ENNISKILLEN Gaels ruled supreme in a much-anticipated top-of-the-table Westville Hotel Senior Football League Division One game against Derrygonnelly Harps at Brewster Park last night. Due to Fermanagh’s involvement in the Tailteann Cup, the first round of league fixtures were postponed, with games taking place across the county last night (Tuesday). In Brewster Park, Simon Bradley’s […]

Inquest opens into death of Enniskillen woman


AN INQUEST has opened into the death of an Enniskillen woman in a house fire in England. Eighty-seven-year-old Annie Teresa Mitchell (nee McMulkin) was pronounced dead at the scene of the fire at her home in King’s Avenue, Christchurch, Dorset in September 2023. At the time a man, who was reportedly known to Mrs Mitchell, […]

Fundraiser organised in memory of Oisin Gregg


THE sister of the late Oisin Gregg has organised a car run to raise funds for Air Ambulance NI. The fundraiser is in memory of Oisin and to celebrate his birthday on the 2nd of August when he would have turned 19. The car run will take place on Sunday 4th August 2024 and will start in Belleek GAA grounds […]

Coeliac sufferer urges people to get tested


A FERMANAGH woman who has lived with a serious autoimmune condition for over 15 years has urged local residents to be aware of the symptoms of coeliac disease. As part of Coeliac Awareness Month, Roslea woman Agnes Lynch has spoken out about the condition which affects around 10,000 people in the North. “Mary [Lynch] has Down’s […]

Man stole Buckfast, whiskey and sweets from local shops


A MAN has pleaded guilty to stealing alcohol and sweets from two Enniskillen shops. Ciaran Hogan (38), who now lives at Clon Dara in Derry, is charged with stealing Buckfast and confectionery fom the Lakeside Service Station on Queen’s Street in the town on January 15. He is also charged with stealing whiskey from the Spar […]

‘Fermanagh’s Got Country’ to return


THE Ardhowen Theatre is expected to be sold-out next week when some of the county’s leading Country music artists collaborate for a standout night of entertainment in Enniskillen. Excitement is building in the county for the upcoming ‘Fermanagh’s Got Country’ event which is set to take place at the Ardhowen Theatre in Enniskillen on Thursday, […]

Secretary of State attends Twelfth celebrations


The new Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Hilary Benn, attended the county’s Twelfth of July celebrations in Irvinestown today. Mr Benn met local dignitaries before the official Twelfth Parade took place. “It’s a great pleasure to be here in Irvinestown. Obviously, the Twelfth of July is a very, very special day,” he said. “I’m […]