LIFFORD Greyhound Stadium reopened earlier this month and a Fermanagh man has been tasked with the job of keeping it running smoothly. Originally from Newtownbutler but now living in Kinawley, Paul Murphy is the track’s Racing and Operations Manager. Mr Murphy, 37, is steeped in the sport as his father Ray was a well-known greyhound trainer […]
Beer and spirits prices rise again in Fermanagh bars
The only positive is that compared to other towns and cities in the North, alcohol prices in Enniskillen are still reasonable.
McNally won’t change roaming policy
“WOULD somebody tie that boy to the goalpost!” It’s not a shout you’d normally hear from a Fermanagh fan during a match, but it perfectly sums up goalkeeper Seán McNally’s attitude when it comes to playing the modern game. The role of the ‘sweeper keeper’ has taken on huge significance in recent years and McNally is […]
Derrylin’s Christie hoping for big win at Aintree
Winged Leader will represent the Fermanagh stable at the famous racecourse in Liverpool when he lines up tomorrow, over Grand National fences.
A big day spoiled as Fermanagh put their foot in it
YOU know you’re not in for a normal day out in Dublin when you arrive at Busáras central bus station to find some boy using the hand dryer to dry his feet. It promised to be a sporting occasion to remember because I was going to both the Aviva Stadium and Croke Park on the same day, but meeting yer […]
Traffic lights cause chaos in Enniskillen
TRAFFIC lights at a busy junction in Enniskillen are changing “faster than usual” and causing major congestion and delays across the town. The misfiring traffic lights at the junction of Belmore Street and the Dublin Road near Gaol Square are creating a huge bottleneck, with motorists regularly getting gridlocked. In January, after a vehicle collided with a light […]
Derelict Railway Hotel will be redeveloped, says owner
A WELL-KNOWN local businessman who owns the former Railway Hotel premises in Enniskillen has given assurances that there are development plans for the derelict building. Last Monday a fire was started deliberately in the building and other instances of anti-social behaviour have been reportedly taking place within the property. Residents had voiced fears that worse incidents […]
Mental health expert calls for better BPD awareness
ONE of the North’s top mental health experts has said there should be ‘greater awareness, training and resources in the community’ to help those suffering from borderline personality disorder (BPD). Colin Hughes, a lecturer in Education in Mental Health Nursing, and Programme Director of the Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy Programme at Queen’s University Belfast believes there is scope for much more […]
Newstalk gets ‘Down to Business’ in Enniskillen
Some of the best local businesses were featured on the radio show, which was broadcast live from Enniskillen Castle.
Huge rise in Fermanagh families relying on food banks
“There’s around a 75 to 100 per cent rise in the number of families in need of help in the area.”