WHATEVER your interests were, the Lady of the Lake Festival’s Fair Day had something for everyone as visitors of all ages, from near and far, were kept entertained. A large crowd turned out for one of the most popular events at the annual summer festival at Necarne Castle in Irvinestown, where a celebration of all things old and new was […]
National Championships to boost Fermanagh economy
The annual National Cross-Country Championships will be held at the Castle Irvine Estate in Irvinestown.
Ederney ‘Plough On’ farmer dies in tragic incident
Harold Gilmore, whose farm is on the Fintona Road, passed away on Saturday evening following an incident while working with livestock.
Nicola’s kept busy as Lady of the Lake
Nicola Johnston was unveiled as the Irvinestown festival, along with ladies-in-waiting, Indie Parker and Gabriella Wilson.
The Belturbet pet crematorium where dignity comes first
Fermanagh pet owners have been speaking of the comfort the facility has offered them in their time of mourning.
No guarantee of success for new Enniskillen hotel
Plans for the old college building in Enniskillen include being renovated into a hotel, offices and retail unit
Fermanagh stunned by young deaths
THE sudden deaths of two young people have left a small local community devastated. Codey Breadon, 15, and Andrea Malone, 21, both from Fivemiletown, tragically passed away at the weekend leaving family and friends distraught. Codey, who died suddenly on Friday, July 12, was a former student of Fivemiletown College. He was fondly remembered as “a boy with a smile that […]
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 […]
The 2024 Lady of the Lake unveiled
NICOLA Johnston has been crowned this year’s Lady of the Lake in Irvinestown. Ms Johnston, 22, was unveiled to a large crowd on the festival’s opening night this evening. This year’s festival will run to Sunday, July 21. The Twelfth of July and Lady of the Lake Festival have joined forces this year, with Irvinestown […]
Catholic bishops call on support to decriminalise drugs
BISHOPS in the North have said that treating drug use as a social, not a criminal issue, can help tackle the substance use crisis here. Ahead of last Thursday’s General Election, the bishops urged voters to press candidates to support drug decriminalisation and the creation of facilities to help addicts. In their Pastoral Reflection, the bishops, headed by All-Ireland […]