Marcus helping families at the SWAH


A LOCAL man has praised the community for their support and generosity after he held a fundraising charity night to raise money to purchase chair beds for the South West Acute Hospital. Irvinestown man Marcus Corrigan raised over £6,000 from a ‘Night at the Races’ at Charlie’s Bar in Enniskillen, with the money buying five […]

Fr Gerry Comiskey in Rome for Pope Francis’ funeral


A WELL-KNOWN priest, who ministered in Fermanagh for more than 10 years, said it was “a very privileged moment” to witness Pope Francis’ final public appearance on Easter Sunday. Despite his ailing health, the pontiff appeared at St Peter’s Square on Sunday where he delivered his Easter blessing upon thousands of Catholics who watched on […]

Fermanagh drama group celebrates 25 years with panto


A LOCAL drama group is bringing a hugely popular pantomime to life on stage this week at the Termon Centre as they prepare to celebrate 25 years in existence with a special series of shows. The Borderline Players, who were established in September 2000, have been leading productions for over two decades and they’re currently […]

Fermanagh mourns death of ‘humble’ Pope Francis


CATHOLICS across Fermanagh are mourning the death of Pope Francis who was remembered as a “humble man” and a “breath of fresh air” following his passing on Easter Monday. Jorge Mario Bergoglio, who selected the papal name Francis following his election as Pope in March 2013, passed away peacefully on Monday morning, following a long […]

Dan McCabe to sell out Fermanagh venue


THE Ardhowen Theatre is expected to be a sell-out when “one of the biggest ticket sellers” in the country headlines a much-anticipated concert in Enniskillen as part of his popular Irish tour. Dan McCabe has established himself as one of the top singers in the country and he’s set to stop off in Fermanagh to […]

Fermanagh Catholic colleges set for merger meeting


PARENTS of post-primary school pupils in Fermanagh are anxiously awaiting a meeting next month which will discuss a potential merger of the four Catholic maintained schools in Enniskillen. As revealed by the ‘Herald, discussions have been ongoing over a merger of St Michael’s College and St Joseph’s College, and Mount Lourdes Grammar School and St […]

Enniskillen ready for ‘sustainability push’


ENNISKILLEN town centre is set to assess how it can become more sustainable and eco-friendly in a bid to make the area more attractive to tourists and encourage more footfall in the high street. Enniskillen Business Improvement District is set to unveil a range of unique measures, with the collective aim of supporting businesses, which […]