The Fermanagh community has been saddened at the passing of Maco (Gerry) McIntyre. Formerly of Beech Hill, Enniskillen, Maco passed away peacefully on October 14 surrounded by his family. Mourners have remembered Mr McIntyre as a a true gent with a great heart. “Such a lovely and kind man always a gentleman and kind to […]
Schoolchildren’s safety plea to Stormont
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SCHOOLCHILDREN from St Mary’s PS in Fivemiletown have called on Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins MLA to take urgent action on road safety. The young pupils have been speaking out about their concerns over dangerous traffic conditions outside their school. Situated on the busy main Belfast Road, vehicles regularly pass the school while significantly over the 30mph limit, and […]
Enniskillen One Act Festival back in the spotlight
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The Enniskillen One Act Festival is set to return to the Ardhowen this month, showcasing nine short plays over three nights from October 23 to October 25. Each evening, three theatre groups will take to the stage with short, punchy plays. There are no elaborate sets or fancy lighting – it’s fast-paced, stripped-back theatre that […]
NI Water donates waterbutts to schools
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Pupils across Fermanagh are learning the value of water conservation with help from NI Water, who have donated waterbutts to five local primary schools. The initiative supports environmental education and sustainability, helping young students understand how small changes can make a big difference. The schools benefiting from the donation include St Macartan’s PS, Roslea, St Naile’s […]
Borderline Players mark 25 years of theatre
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This September marked a major milestone for the Borderline Players, the much-loved amateur drama group based in Pettigo, as they celebrated 25 years of entertaining, inspiring, and bringing people together through theatre. Since the group’s debut they have produced over 30 pantomimes and plays, hosted the annual Pettigo and Tullyhommon Cultural Festival between 2002 and […]
Enniskillen woman spreads joy with hamper appeal
AS THE festive season approaches, one Enniskillen woman is on a heartfelt mission to bring some extra Christmas cheer to those who need it most. Determined to give back to her community, she has launched a fundraising campaign to create Christmas hampers for individuals and families who may be struggling this winter. Sinead Rooney, who […]
Gary Quinn represents Fermanagh on new BBC quiz show
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A FERMANAGH man has put his knowledge to the test as a contestant on The Inner Circle, a brand new quiz show that recently launched on national television. The high-stakes series, which blends general knowledge with strategy and quick thinking, featured the local contestant in one of its early episodes, representing the county on a […]
Producer swaps city beats for farm life in Fermanagh
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A music producer has traded city living for the quiet of the Fermanagh countryside – continuing his work from a small farm he now calls home. With zero farming experience, no family ties to the land, and a lifestyle built around basslines, not baling hay, the move from Leeds seemed like a wild detour. But […]
Trust announces closure of SWAH consultation
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THE Western Trust has announced it is closing the public consultation on the permanent removal of emergency general surgery (EGS) at the SWAH and will now move forward on visioning work for ‘Future Health and Care Services in Fermanagh and West Tyrone’. In July 2025, the Health Minister asked the Trust to end the current consultation and begin the process […]
Enniskillen turns pink for Cancer Focus NI
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ST ANGELO Airport was transformed into a vibrant spectacle of colour on Sunday, September 28, as more than 400 runners, supporters, and volunteers gathered for Cancer Focus NI’s first Enniskillen Pink Run. The sold-out event, which helped mark the beginning of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, saw participants compete a non-competitive 5km fun run through the airport’s […]