FERMANAGH has been described as a “dental desert’” in Stormont, with calls for urgent action to address the growing crisis. With many residents struggling to find affordable and nearby dental services, and very few NHS dentists in the county, local MLA Deborah Erskine brought attention to the growing crisis in the Assembly. Highlighting the urgent need for solutions […]
Forum car park and playground to close in Enniskillen
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THE COUNCIL has confirmed the Lakeland Forum’s car park and playground are to close next week, ahead of its landmark redevelopment. Workers, shoppers, and parents in Enniskillen are bracing themselves for the loss of the facilities, after the Council confirmed its access arrangements to outdoor facilities surrounding the Forum. As the project moves into the […]
Desperate plea from owner after Fermanagh horse stolen
THE OWNER of a stolen horse has been left in “complete desperation” as they have had “not even a hint” of where he may be in over a week. The theft of the horse from the field at Moybrone Road is believed to have occurred sometime between Friday, May 30, and Sunday, June 1. Owner Siobhan Mullan Keys has […]
Irvinestown PS still fabulous after 50 years
IRVINESTOWN Primary School is celebrating a remarkable milestone – 50 years of educating and inspiring generations of students. Over the past half-century, the school has become a cornerstone of the community, shaping young minds and fostering lifelong friendships. On Saturday morning, over 100 guests gathered to mark the golden anniversary. Former pupils, staff and friends […]
Fermanagh boaters left high and dry after Forum closure
Boaters in Fermanagh have been left feeling like they’re adrift since the closure of the Lakeland Forum.
Skirl of the pipes returns to the Broadmeadow
THE SOUND of bagpipes will soon resonate through the air as the annual Fermanagh Pipe Band and Drum Major Championships return, promising a vibrant day of music and spirited competition. The long established cross border, cross community event, presented by the Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association is set to showcase the finest pipe bands from […]
Globe success for Lisnaskea’s Caoimhe
LISNAKSEA’S Caoimhe Donaghy has taken the World Irish Dancing Championships by storm, securing an outstanding fourth place and the coveted globe trophy. At just 12, Caoimhe competed in the category under-13 with 174 dancers from all over the World. “I felt a bit nervous but excited too as I just wanted to dance, as I was […]
Erne Boat Rally to celebrate 60 years of sailing
The milestone event will mark six decades of camaraderie, adventure, and nautical tradition on Lough Erne.
Erneside rejects proposed new Lakelands Lidl store
Erneside feel the plan “presents a clear threat to the continued vitality and viability of Enniskillen Town Centre.”
14 Fermanagh bridesmaids join massive wedding party
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IN A dazzling display of matrimonial magnitude, one couple has tied the knot amidst an unprecedented bridal party of 95 bridesmaids, with a notable 14 hailing from Fermanagh. The extraordinary event has captured widespread attention, turning heads and sparking conversations across the nation. Highland Dance teacher Kathryn McGowan from Hillsborough and her husband Jack originally from Aberdeen […]