Fermanagh’s Nathan Carter to headline music festivals


NATHAN Carter will be the headline act at some of the top festivals across Ireland and the UK next month as the Liverpudlian prepares to release some new and exciting songs and material. The Enniskillen resident will kick-off his festival tours on Sunday, June 8, when he will take centre stage in Mayo at the […]

Anglers travel to county for Fermanagh Fishing Classic


SOME top anglers from across Europe have descended to the shores of Lough Erne for the return of the popular Fermanagh Fishing Classic which takes places after months of uncertainty. Local and visiting anglers were left outraged after the Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs threatened to cut funding for the event, prompting a […]

Fermanagh singer Garrity confirms new single


ENNISKILLEN singer John Garrity said it was “great to be back in the studio” after he confirmed he’s working on producing a new single, as he continues to take the local music scene by storm. The ‘Belfast Busker’ has established himself as one of the top stars in the country and he continues to earn […]

End of an era for Fermanagh post office


THE Post Office has said it’s “not looking to replace” the Teemore Road facility after the popular shop closed its doors for the last time in another major blow to the local and rural community. Following the closure of the shop last month, the Post Office has also been closed, with the responsible authority recently […]

Future of Fermanagh schools revealed


THE future of the four Catholic maintained post-primary schools in Fermanagh have been revealed. As reported by the ‘Herald, discussions have been ongoing over the future of the four schools. It’s understood that the long-term plan is to have boys and girls mixing between the schools. The current plan is for Enniskillen schools, St Joseph’s […]

Brightstarz members bid for glory


EXCITEMENT is building in the county as members of the Fermanagh Brightstarz group are set to “compete for a chance at stardom” at a much-anticipated show at the Ardhowen Theatre. A large crowd is expected to turn out to the Enniskillen venue on June 6 and June 7 when members of the Fermanagh-based group showcase their […]

Fermanagh Féis founder Lena honoured with award


THE late Lena Corrigan, who was a founding member of Fermanagh Féis and remembered as an “epitome of authority, wisdom, and experience”, has been honoured with an award in her memory. The Fermanagh Féis recently introduced the ‘President’s Cup in memory of Lena Corrigan’, for the most promising young singer in the Féis, with local […]

Rivalries renewed as Club Players’ Competition begins


Reigning senior champions Erne Gaels will host Ederney in the first round of the Club Players’ Competition on Saturday when the Fermanagh GAA club season gets underway this weekend. Anticipation is high in the local GAA circles as players and management will get their first real taste of the new playing rules, which will be […]