A LOCAL man in his 60s has been left ‘shaken and fearful’ after a terrifying incident at his home in the early hours of last Sunday morning. The elderly widower, who has lived alone in the same Fermanagh estate for over 30 years, was woken suddenly after a window in his living room was smashed. […]
Muldoon set for live rave debut
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LOCAL DJ and producer Tom Muldoon, known as Multunes, is set to debut his first-ever live show in Belfast this December, marking a bold new chapter. Originally from Enniskillen and now based in Liverpool, Multunes has built a cult following by blending high-energy, nostalgic dance music with a modern twist. “Belfast has always been my […]
Valerie’s recipe for ageing well: friends and community
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STAYING connected with other women, keeping active, and giving back are all essential in growing older with happiness and purpose. That’s according to 77-year-old Valerie Brown from Enniskillen who has shared her secrets for Positive Ageing Month. A retired mental health nurse and great-grandmother, Valerie was awarded the British Empire Medal in 2017 for her outstanding […]
Fermanagh Gaels to walk for Gaza
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Fermanagh Gaels Against Genocide is organising a county-wide walk this Sunday, to show solidarity with the people of Gaza.
Driven by community needs
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Fermanagh Community Transport (FCT) is reminding local people that its vital service remains available for those without access to transport, helping rural residents stay connected to essential services, appointments, and community life. Established in 2013 following the merger of Fermanagh and South Tyrone Rural Transport and Rural Lift, FCT has since provided nearly half a […]
Mother’s fight for better mental health services
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A LOCAL mother has spoken out about her struggle with Fermanagh’s mental health system, fearing for her teenage son amid rising suicide rates. The child, referred to as ‘R’ to protect his identity, is now 14 and has shown signs of mental health struggles and behavioural challenges since he was just seven years old. “My […]
It’s more than just a game for Barts O’Brien
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FEW embody life-long community spirit better than Barts O’Brien from Garrison, a devoted member of Devenish St Mary’s GFC for over four decades. Barts has been singled out by Ulster GAA as a shining example for Positive Ageing Month, which celebrates the joys of growing older and the contributions older people make to society. While […]
Fermanagh parents’ frustration at school closure
Fermanagh parents have expressed their frustration at how late last Friday’s school closure order came. A yellow weather warning was issued last Thursday at 11am, with this being upgraded to an amber warning at 8pm on that evening. It was not until Friday morning, after the school day had already begun, that a 12pm closure […]
Fermanagh school unites for a cause close to home
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JONES Memorial Primary School in Enniskillen came together on Saturday for a touching and successful fundraiser in support of the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust. This fundraiser was held in memory of Stuart Doonan, the son of Carol Doonan, whose a beloved member of the Jones Memorial community and the school’s secretary. Stuart Doonan, from Drumquin, […]
Duffy’s dream comes to life on the big screen
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The long-awaited film ‘The Unholylands’, from Enniskillen filmmaker Paddy Duffy, officially hit cinemas across Ireland last Friday. The 26-year-old not only wrote, produced, and directed the film but also takes on a lead role in the coming-of-age comedy, which is set in Belfast’s notorious – and aptly nicknamed – ‘not so Holylands’. The story follows […]