FIVEMILETOWN College has been named the leading non-selective secondary school in the North. This is based on GCSE data of percentage of year 12 students achieving at least 5A* – C grades including English and Maths. Open Data NI annual school examination statistics reveal that 96.9 per cent of Year 12 Fivemiletown College students achieved […]
Maguiresbridge hall reopens to the public
AS part of this weekend’s St. Patrick’s day celebrations, St. Mary’s Parish Hall, Maguiresbridge will hold a night of entertainment to mark the official re-opening. This year marks the halls 75 year anniversary, Built in 1949 by the local community it has been kept alive by many generations over the years. Last year the hall was closed for full […]
Fermanagh ready to celebrate St Patrick’s Day
THERE is no shortage of things to do in Fermanagh this St Patrick’s weekend. From parades to dancing to watersports, there is something for everyone to celebrate the patron saint’s big day. Belleek In Belleek the celebrations start on Thursday night March 14 at 8pm, where there is a traditional music session in Mulleek Community Centre. Belleek Pottery […]
Una Burns advises women to ‘trust your gut’
UNA Burns saw a career change that she was not expecting, turning her into the business woman we know today. School teacher Una was settled in her job, but when the manager of her family business quit during the pandemic she knew that she had to step up to keep the business in the family name. “I handed […]
Fermanagh folk duo Laytha on stage in Kansas
Fermanagh folk duo Laytha have been showcasing their talents in America. Cousins, Niamh Carney and Philana Nolan flew over to perform in Kansas in Folk Alliance International Conference. Niamh described the once in a lifetime experience, “Kansas was insane, we went over for Folk Alliance, which is the biggest folk showcase in the world, all […]
Shelley takes on Stairway to Heaven with a little help
FROM learning to stand to learning to walk to now taking on a mountain. Michelle Cowan, known as Shelley, has been unwell for 26 years but has decided to take on the huge task of climbling Cuilcagh mountain, all in aid of her group JustUs. Speaking about her challenge, Shelley explains why JustUs is such a worthy cause. “I have […]
Caitlin McCaffrey is selected for Miss NI
CAITLIN McCaffrey has been selected to compete in Miss Northern Ireland and is using her platform for a good cause. The Maguiresbridge marketing student, was crowned Miss Dungannon at the third heat of the Miss Northern Ireland 2024 contest at The Gasworks, Dungannon. The 21 year old wants to use her platform to raise awareness for something that […]
Belleek looks forward to St Patrick’s Day
ALL roads lead to the border town of Belleek this St Patrick’s day as the village has created a jammed pack agenda to celebrate the national saint. The celebrations will begin on Thursday March 14 at 8pm where there will be a traditional music session in Mulleek Community Centre. The Fiddlestone Pub is the place to be on […]
Tempo girl selected for ‘Mini Miss Diamond’ contest
FOUR year old Ellie Maye is representing her country on the beauty stage. The Tempo girl has recently been crowned Mini Miss Diamond Ireland. Her mother Annette Woods explained how Ellie’s pageant journey began. “I originally got her into it for her confidence, I wanted to do it to empower her, being a young girl growing up […]
Fermanagh’s Erin Quigley judges in Scotland
FERMANAGH’S Erin Quigley recently took centre stage at one of the biggest agricultural sales and fairs in Scotland. A member of the Northern Ireland Charolais Club, Ms Quigley acted as a shadow judge at a major show and sale in Stirling, in Scotland. The 20 year old has been farming since she could walk and […]