FERMANAGH Country music star Lisa McHugh is preparing for her ‘biggest headline show to date’ in one of Ireland’s most iconic venues. On Saturday, November 30, the Glaswegian singer is going to take centre stage at the Ulster Hall in Belfast for the show which she promises is going to be a ‘special one’. The […]
European Rally Championship calling for Jon Armstrong
JON Armstrong has said it’s a ‘dream come true’ after it was confirmed that he’ll be driving a an M-Sport prepared Ford Fiesta Rally2 car in the European Rally Championship. The reigning ERC3 champion from Kesh has teamed up with co-driver Eoin Treacy for the eight-round campaign, which will kick off with Rally Hungary in […]
Derrylin civil rights activist to be honoured
FIFTY years after the death of a Derrylin civil rights activist, a commemoration will be held on Easter Sunday to honour his memory. On April 20, 1974, Jim Murphy was shot dead while working at his garage in Corraveigha in Derrylin, prompting a wave of shock and sadness throughout the Fermanagh community. Following his death, a […]
Shock after severely neglected dog found in Fermanagh
THE Fermanagh community was shocked and saddened after Bright Eyes Animal Sanctuary revealed the ‘totally heartbreaking’ and harrowing pictures of a dog which has been severely neglected in the county. The Ballinamallard-based organisation recently launched an online fundraiser to support the ‘around the clock care’ and medical costs to nurse the neglected dog, named ‘Ollie’, […]
Sinn Féin’s Murphy eager for ‘constitutional change’
AT the recently held Fermanagh People’s Assembly, the President of Sinn Féin, Mary Lou McDonald, said that an ‘awful lot of work’ needs to be done ahead of a potential united Ireland. A huge crowd turned out to the Westville Hotel in Enniskillen last month for the panel-led discussion, which talked about the possible make-up […]
Rachel McConnell’s set to release new music
Singing sensation Rachel McConnell has said she’s ‘delighted’ with the success of her new single which is set to hit the airwaves next week. The former Glór Tire contestant, pictured right, has confirmed that she’s going to launch ‘Nobody But A Fool’ to the delight of her growing fans and audience. “I’m delighted to say […]
Joan Reid was the ‘heartbeat’ of her family and town
THE Enniskillen community was left shocked and saddened following the sudden death of Joan Reid who was described as a ‘heartbeat’ within her family and her neighbourhood. Formerly of 34 Drumcor Hill in Cornagrade, Ms Reid passed away on Thursday, aged 75 years old. At her Requiem Mass at St Michael’s Parish Church on Monday, celebrant […]
St Kevin’s College pupils are heading to Africa
PUPILS at St Kevin’s College are set to auction two Belgian Blue calves to raise money for an upcoming trip to Africa. Next year, members of St Kevin’s Carlo Acutis Faith Group will head off to Kenya to spend time with another school, learning about their strong faith and helping provide vital resources. St Kevin’s College […]
Excitement building for Tom Jones show
THE countdown is on until the Ardhowen Theatre presents a ‘jaw-dropping live show’ which is aiming to celebrate and honour the achievements of Tom Jones. Originally from Treforest in Wales, the 83-year-old is an award-winning singer and he’s regarded by many to be one of the top singers ever from the UK. On Friday, April […]
Fermanagh superstar Carter adds new dates to UK tour
DUE to popular demand, Fermanagh Country music star Nathan Carter has added new dates to his hugely successful UK tour. The Liverpudlian singer, who’s currently living in Bellanaleck, is in the middle of a major tour of Scotland and England and he recently announced more concerts in Hamilton. Carter kicked off his UK tour on […]