Jordan’s ‘leading the way’ sketching up a storm


ENNISKILLEN man Jordan Breen has said his art career is “going the best it ever has” as he continues to make major strides in the industry, creating commissions for some top sporting stars. The 25-year-old, who completed a degree in graphic design in Liverpool, was identified for his top creative skills from a young age and his […]

Abandoned pets numbers rise in Fermanagh


A FERMANAGH animal sanctuary has launched an urgent appeal to rehome two cats who have spent five months in the Ballinamallard branch which is struggling to cope as it’s “full to capacity”. An online appeal from Bright Eyes Animal Sanctuary has received massive support from local residents who are trying to source a home for […]

Neven Maguire expects ‘tough time for restaurants’


BLACKLION chef Neven Maguire is anticipating “challenging times ahead” for the hospitality industry as many restaurants across the North are battling with the cost of living crisis. The owner of the MacNean House and Restaurant has been touring across Ireland, chatting to various chefs, as part of his upcoming ‘Neven’s Coastal Food Trails’ TV series. […]

Mental health charity reports worrying rise


A LEADING Fermanagh group which provides life-saving support to young people living with mental health conditions has noticed an increase in demand for its services in the wake of the cost of living crisis. Since the Covid-19 pandemic, support services across the North has reported a sharp rise in young people seeking support for a […]

Tackling the tragedies on Fermanagh roads


THE TRAGIC death of 70-year-old Richard Maze, who died after his motorbike collided with on the Boa Island Road last week, was just the latest in a long line of tragedies on our roads over the past year. In response to this ongoing heartbreak, a Fermanagh man is now heading up a regional road safety scheme […]

Fermanagh ladies conquer world’s toughest half marathon


A TEAM of Fermanagh women who conquered one of the toughest half marathons in the world said it was “emotional coming over the line” as they raised money for local charities. Representatives from the Churchill Ladies Running Club pulled on their running gear to take part in the Great North Run, the largest half marathon […]

Demand will be ‘exceptional’ at foodbanks this winter


THE manager of a Fermanagh foodbank is anticipating “an unreal strain on capacity” as pensioners and elderly residents in the county prepare for yet another unprecedented winter. Over recent years, between the Covid pandemic and the cost of living crisis that followed, local households have been facing even more financial burdens over the cold winter months. While […]