Fermanagh mourns death of Pope Francis


THE county has been left saddened following the death of Pope Francis, who passed away earlier this morning (Monday), following a battle with illness. Pope Francis, aged 88 years old, appeared at the Vatican yesterday as part of the traditional Easter Sunday blessing. Cardinal Kevin Farrell confirmed the news in a statement released by the […]


Rumours of ‘Line of Duty’ return increases


ENNISKILLEN actor Adrian Dunbar recently met up with his former ‘Line of Duty’ colleagues as speculation mounts that a new series could be on the way to the delight of the programme’s fans. The 66-year-old, who played Superintendent Ted Hastings, in the show was snapped enjoying the St Patrick’s Day celebrations, alongside his colleagues, Vicky […]


Fermanagh siblings set for marathon challenge


TWO Fermanagh sisters are set to compete in the Belfast Marathon in their bid to do “something special” to remember their late father and raise awareness around sudden cardiac death. Michelle Smith and Breege Cassidy are preparing to take part in Belfast Marathon on Sunday, May 4, with proceeds raised going towards the British Heart […]


Laurine’s helping cancer patients cope with hair loss


A LOCAL woman who is leading the Cancer Hair Care outreach clinic in Fermanagh has been described as “a gem” as she helps people cope with hair loss following their treatment for cancer. Laurine Lilley is the lead hairdresser for Cancer Hair Care in Ireland and she’s running a daily clinic at Salon 22 in […]


Bins not collected as rates bills arrive in Fermanagh


FERMANAGH residents have been left furious after a number of bins continue to go uncollected across the county, days after the much-anticipated rates bills were delivered to many local homes. The Council recently voted to increase the district rate for householders and businesses, with a £1.50 per month increase for average residential rate payers and […]