EXCITEMENT is building in Belleek and the surrounding areas after Donegal star Sinead Black confirmed she’s set for what’s expected to be a sold-out concert. A large crowd is set to turn out to Belleek Parish Church on Friday, February 13, for a performance of Sinead Black, who is set to perform at the Fermanagh […]
Walk to be held to remember Gregory
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EMPLOYEES at Mannok Cement are gearing up for a special memorial walk to remember their late colleague Gregory Cassidy, as well as raising money for a local charity. Formerly of Tarmon Brae in Enniskillen, Mr Cassidy (59) passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, August 1, following a battle with illness. Mr Cassidy was a […]
Fermanagh student honoured at Trinity College
A LOCAL student received a major award from Trinity College in Dublin to recognise their outstanding performance in their final school examinations. Fatima Tariq from Mount Lourdes Grammar School was one of 602 first-year students from across Ireland and overseas who received a prestigious Entrance Exhibition award from Trinity College. The awards go to students […]
Fermanagh mourns death of factory founder Frank
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THERE has been deep sadness across Enniskillen following the passing of Frank Peeters, founder of Peeters Picture Frames, which provided vast employment in the town. Formerly of Drumcon Road in Lisbellaw, Mr Peeters passed away peacefully at the South West Acute Hospital in Enniskillen on January 17. Located on the Sligo Road in Enniskillen, Peeters […]
John from Roslea connects past with present in new book
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FORMER councillor John McCluskey said one of the aims behind his new book was to ‘help people ask the important questions’ about how Ireland’s past has shaped their lives. A large crowd is expected to turn out to Brian’s Bar in Roslea on Friday (January 30) for the launch of ‘Campaigner: Connecting the past with the present’, a […]
Fermanagh hurlers ramp up their preparations
FERMANAGH hurlers stepped up preparations for the start of the Allianz National Hurling League with a challenge game against Sligo on Sunday afternoon. A new look Erne team lined out over the weekend in an important challenge game, ahead of the start of the league, which begins at the end of the month. Fermanagh are […]
Stafford wants Ballinamallard to ‘be more clinical’
BALLINAMALLARD manager Mark Stafford said he was “disappointed for the players” after their defeat to Limavady United at Ferney Park on Saturday afternoon. Despite dominating possession for long spells, the Mallards were unable to break down the Limavady defence, with a goal from Leon Boyd the difference in their Playr-Fit Championship meeting. It has been […]
Fermanagh man McGovern appointed coach at Celtic FC
ENNISKILLEN man Michael McGovern is set to return to Celtic FC where he’ll be working as a goalkeeping coach at his former club. McGovern, who joined Celtic in July 2001 from his boyhood club Enniskillen Town United, is set to work with the B Team and First Team. The Fermanagh man will play a key […]
Fermanagh driver Armstrong geared up for WRC bow
FERMANAGH rally star Jon Armstrong said it will be ‘a dream come true’ when he makes his World Rally Championship debut this weekend behind the wheel of his M-Sport Puma in Monte Carlo. The Kesh man and his co-driver Shane Byrne have been selected as one of the pairings to represent M-Sport in the WRC, fulfilling […]
Enniskillen man Benny brings community together online
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FROM an attempt to spread a little ‘positivity and kindness’ during the pandemic lockdowns, to becoming a global sensation bringing the Fermanagh diaspora together, the Enniskillen Banter page just keeps growing. Set up in 2019 by local couple Benny and Charlotte Cassidy, the Enniskillen Banter group has hit new heights, with over 37,000 members. Speaking to […]