THE director of the ‘Enniskillen Spooktacular’ has said that the hard-working team of volunteers were key to making the annual event another ‘great night’ of running and fun in the town. On Friday night Enniskillen was a hub of activity as 1,325 runners took part in the 5K ‘Spooktacular’ run through the streets, with City of […]
Change of leadership at Encirc
AFTER 19 years at the helm of Encirc, Adrian Curry has confirmed that he will step down as Managing Director at the end of this year. In a statement to staff on Monday, the chief of Encirc, one of the largest glass manufacturing and bottle filling companies in the UK, said he had ‘decided to […]
Excitement builds for major music festival
THE countdown is one to one of the North’s biggest music festivals, which will see two of Fermanagh’s top Country music singers take centre stage at Balmoral Park. Next month, on November 25, Derek Ryan and Lisa McHugh will lead the ‘Country Land’ show at the major Eikon Exhibition Centre in Lisburn. The local stars […]
Sadness at death of much-loved Doreen
THE Enniskillen community was left saddened following the passing of the late Doreen Boylan who was remembered as a ‘true townie’ who had an ‘endearing charm’. Formerly of 25, Derrygore Terrace, Mrs Boylan, aged 88, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday. Mrs Boylan (nee Haggins) was born in Mary Street in Enniskillen, between the […]
Encirc is helping schools with biodiversity
“Supporting our communities and improving biodiversity is so important to us.”
Reihill plays down favourites tag ahead of junior final
Before a ball was kicked in the Junior Football Championship, Lisnaskea Emmett’s was tipped by many as the outright favourites to lift the title. This Sunday, Lisnaskea will again be carrying the favourites tag against Aghadrumsee and Emmett’s manager John Reihill is adamant that his youthful side won’t be fazed by the pressure. “We’ve just been taking […]
‘Semi-finals are for winning’
In a repeat of last year’s Fermanagh Senior Football Championship Final, Enniskillen Gaels and Erne Gaels are set to do battle in the semi-final on Sunday. On their way to winning their 11th New York Cup, the County Town side inflicted a heavy 11-point defeat on the Belleek men. Simon Bradley’s expecting a different challenge from […]
Encirc director not concerned by profit fall
DESPITE Encirc’s pre-tax profits for the past year decreasing by over 50 per cent, managing director Adrian Curry says there’s ‘absolutely nothing to be worried about’. In annual accounts released by Encirc, the Derrylin-based business reported that energy costs and material expenses have continued to rise, and in 2022, their pre-tax profit figures stood at […]
Derrygonnelly festival to return in style
EXCITEMENT is building in Derrygonnelly and the surrounding areas ahead of the return of the popular Eddie Duffy and Mick Hoy Traditional Music Festival this weekend. For three days, from Friday to Sunday, the village is set to be a hub of activity as local and traditional talents from across the county come together and collaborate […]
Paddies perform with Daniel on TG4
THE Tumbling Paddies said it was ‘a privilege’ to perform alongside Country music legend Daniel O’Donnell at the Millennium Forum in Derry. On Tuesday night, the Fermanagh band headlined the ‘Celtic & Country’ night on music talent show ‘Oprey le Daniel’, making their debut appearance on TG4. Hosted by O’Donnell, some of the best music […]