RESIDENTS in Derrygonnelly are delighted after the Council confirmed the construction of a new play park is set to begin. As part of the Outdoor Recreational Capital Programme, a play facility will be developed at the Derrygonnelly Community Centre, in a major boost to residents and families living in the village. Councillor Barry McElduff, chairman […]
Fermanagh volunteers to be honoured by BBC
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FERMANAGH is renowned for its strong volunteering spirit and now some of the county’s finest residents are set to be honoured by a leading TV platform. BBC has confirmed its launching its ‘Make a Difference Awards’, with nominations now open, where volunteers can be recognised and acknowledged for their commitment to the community. Since the […]
Huge night ahead for Enniskillen boxer Rhys Owens
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LOCAL boxer Rhys Owens will take the next big step in his professional career when he gets into the ring at the Waterfront Hall in Belfast to take on a highly-rated Slovakian fighter. Many friends and family of ‘Lights Out’ Owens will make the trip to Belfast on Friday evening, with the Enniskillen man one […]
Fermanagh leads the North in defibrillator provision
FERMANAGH and Omagh has the highest number of defibrillators per capita of any council area in the North. To mark Heart Month in February, a study by defibshop revealed there are 27 defibrillators per capita across the district, compared to a Northern Ireland average of 21.34. Explaining the data, Kerry Fairhurst from defibshop congratulated the […]
£4,000 raised in memory of former Fermanagh chef
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THE Oldcroft family have thanked the community for their ‘amazing kindness and generosity’ after £4000 was raised for a leading charity, in memory of the much-loved Christopher Oldcroft. In August 2024, the county was stunned when the respected Mr Oldcroft, who was the head chef of The Moorings Restaurant in Bellanaleck, died unexpectedly, aged 35 […]
Fermanagh star Nathan seeking return to States
COUNTRY music star Nathan Carter is set to return to the States later this year, as he aims to reinvent his career through the release of some new tracks. The Liverpudlian, who has set up home in Fermanagh, confirmed that he’ll be kicking off his tour in the States with what’s expected to be a […]
Community turns out in force in memory of Jamie
TRACTORS from across the county rolled into Derrygonnelly on Sunday afternoon for a special memorial run in honour of the late Jamie Thompson. The annual Jamie Thompson Memorial Tractor Run, held in memory of the father-of-one who passed away suddenly in October 2023, returned bigger than ever this year, with a large convoy of tractors […]
Over £125,000 raised for Enniskillen toddler Catherine
THE mother of three-year-old Catherine Cox from Enniskillen has said her family has been ‘absolutely blown away’ by the support they have received since launching a fundraising appeal. More than £125,000 has now been raised for the toddler, who has been diagnosed with CDKL5 deficiency disorder – a rare genetic neurodevelopmental condition affecting just one in […]
Fermanagh employees to run marathon for cancer centre
EMPLOYEES from a leading Fermanagh contractor are set to pull on the running shoes and take part in the Belfast Marathon to raise money for the new Cancer Focus centre in Enniskillen. Killadeas-based Deane Public Works, which was established in 1967, confirmed that 15 members of the workforce will take part in the 26.2-mile run […]
Second half goals fire Tyrone to victory in Enniskillen
Fermanagh 1-17 Tyrone 2-18 TWO second half Tyrone goals was enough to see the Red Hands take the spoils from a hard fought National Hurling League game in Enniskillen. Straight from the throw in, Tyrone had a good goal chance when Fearghal Donagh charged through but his shot was well saved by Fermanagh goalkeeper Mark […]