House prices ‘unaffected’ after Andrew name saga
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THE values of houses in Prince Andrew Terrace in Derrygonnelly ‘remain unaffected’, according to a local estate agent, as a campaign begins to change the name of the street. Cllr Anthony Feely recently called on Fermanagh and Omagh District Council to consider whether it could rename the street, after residents spoke of their ‘embarrassment’ of […]

Fermanagh mourns passing of well-known Hubert Lucy


THE Enniskillen community was left saddened following the passing of William Hubert Lucy, a well-known resident in the town, who was a friend to many. Formerly of Lisgoole Park in Enniskillen, Mr Lucy passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 29. One of five children born to parents William and Mary, Mr Lucy was a popular […]

Fermanagh singer Tommy to release new single


ARNEY singer Tommy Owens said he “really enjoys” performing alongside his son, ‘Glór Tíre’ finalist Conor, as he prepares to release a much-anticipated new single. Tommy has been a regular performer on the Country music scene for many years, earning a strong fan base for his extensive repertoire of songs and covers of some popular […]

Fermanagh’s female politicians facing online abuse
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FEMALE politicians in Fermanagh have said they ‘won’t be silenced’, as they speak out on the high level of sexist abuse they receive online. Fermanagh and South Tyrone MLAs, Áine Murphy and Jemma Dolan, recently shared some of the hate messages posted on their online platforms. One of those messages stated the elected representatives were a ‘pair of tramps’. “This […]

Fermanagh runner going the extra mile in Vietnam
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A FERMANAGH man, who recently conquered the hugely challenging Vietnam Jungle Marathon, said it’s a “really exciting time” as he clocks up the miles to support local schoolchildren. Stephen Barkey, a former student at St Michael’s College in Enniskillen, has been living in Hanoi in Vietnam for the past number of years, relocating to teach […]

St Pat’s ready for Clogher challenge
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ST Patrick’s Donagh defender Conor McDermott says there’s “a massive hunger within the team” as they bid to qualify for the Ulster Junior Club Championship Final this weekend. The Fermanagh champions travel to St Tiernach’s Park in Clones on Saturday afternoon (November 15) to take on Tyrone winners Clogher in the last four and the […]

Multi-million water investment for Fermanagh welcomed


A NEW multi-million pound investment which is set to tackle water pollution in Fermanagh and a number of its border counties has been warmly welcomed. PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body, confirmed the Water Enhancements through Sustainable Treatment project at Finn Lough will amount to £32 million. It represents a dynamic […]

Boho pub shines in new video by The Tumbling Paddies


IRISH comedy veteran Pat Shortt recently made the trip to Boho to record the music video for The Tumbling Paddies’ new single, which has soared through the music charts in the country. The Fermanagh band took a major step in their careers by releasing ‘Closing Time’, a song which was penned by local Country star Derek […]

Largo Elis wants Irvinestown to embrace Ulster campaign
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ULSTER IFC QUARTER-FINAL IRVINESTOWN joint-captain Josh Largo Elis says the “belief in the group is huge” as they prepare to kick-off their Ulster Intermediate Championship campaign on Saturday evening in Kingspan Breffni Park. The St Molaise men head to Cavan to take on Cuchulainn weeks after they won the intermediate title, ending their 10-year wait […]