Damian makes the cut


An Enniskillen resident is set to rub shoulders with some golfing legends this week when he takes part in the Senior Open Championship. Lough Erne Resort PGA golf professional Damian Mooney will tee off in the first round tomorrow (Thursday) at Royal Porthcrawl, Wales after qualifying for the prestigious event. The 55-year-old shot a magnificent seven under par […]


Irish star Dane reflects on life after shocking stroke


IRISH scrum-half Kathyrn Dane knows better than anyone how fickle life can be. Nine months ago she suffered a brain haemorrhage while training with Ireland, and is still a long way from making a full return to rugby, although she has been making steady progress. In an IRFU media call, Dane told how during a gym session with the Irish squad’s […]


Council to fork out on Forum


THE proposed redevelopment of the Fermanagh Lakeland Forum will be the Council’s ‘biggest capital spend’ ever as well as being the first leisure centre building in Ireland to use Passive House design standards. A significant milestone was reached this week when the planning application was submitted for the redevelopment. Plans to transform the popular Enniskillen facility […]


Ballinamallard United in battle to make ends meet


MOST local businesses have been hit hard during the current economic climate, and Ballinamallard United FC are no different. With gate receipts down 40 per cent since Covid and the cost-of-living crisis taking its toll, the Northern Ireland Football League Championship side has had to greatly reduce their overall spending. “It’s difficult to find revenue […]


Programme launched for Lady of the Lake Festival


The programme for the 2023 Lady of the Lake Festival in Irvinestown was launched at the Manor House Marine on Tuesday evening.   The theme this year is Transformers, and the festival will run from Friday, July 7 to Sunday, July 16.   Popular annual events will include the donkey derby and Fair Day at […]


Village’s residents now ‘living in fear’


RESIDENTS in Derrygonnelly are being terrorised, while police turn a blind eye. These are the allegations being made by several tenants living in Rosnarick Close in the village, who say that they are regularly being intimidated. A vicious attack and increased cases of anti-social behaviour have unsettled locals recently. Residents in the estate allege that two individuals, in […]