LOCAL Country star Anthony McBrien was one of the headline performers at a popular dancing weekend which attracted hundreds of music fans to the Allingham Arms Hotel in Bundoran. The Derrylin man, who has been on a constant on the music scene for three decades, earned rave reviews following his performances of some American songs […]
Kate Smith has ‘no regrets’ about career change
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BELLEEK journalist Kate Smith has “the perfect balance” in her life as a mother and businesswoman, almost two decades after she presented her final news bulletin on UTV Live. Kate was a news anchor for UTV Live from 1983 to 2006. She toured the world and interviewed celebrity icons, but it’s covering the Enniskillen Bombing in 1987 […]
Fermanagh teachers welcome pay deal agreement
FERMANAGH teachers could now have “a better quality life and workload balance” after they agreed a pay offer following a hard-fought campaign which helped avert the threat of strike action. The Northern Ireland Teachers’ Council agreed a deal which will see teachers receive a 5.5-per-cent pay rise which will be backdated to September 1 2024 […]
Huge turnout for Fermanagh’s first Camino
THE organisers of the Fermanagh Camino said they’re “overwhelmed by the success” of the inaugural event which has saw over 300 people trek around the county for Cancer Connect. Kicking off on Sunday, the large crowd walked from Lough Derg to Lusty Beg. On the second day, Monday, the participants clocked up the miles from Edgewater […]
Enniskillen restaurant wins big at national awards
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A large crowd turned out to the Hillgrove Hotel in Monaghan recently for the popular awards night, with 18 Fermanagh winners confirmed for accolades.
Enniskillen Theatre Company ready for Fermanagh stage
EXCITEMENT is building in Enniskillen ahead of the performance of ‘The Field’ which is set to be brought to life on stage at the Ardhowen Theatre by a local drama group. Running from April 16 to 19, Enniskillen Theatre Company’s play is a gripping drama. It explores themes of land, legacy and the fierce emotions […]
Fermanagh unites in support for Catherine
OVER £20,000 has been raised by the Fermanagh community to support two-year-old Catherine Cox who lives with a rare genetic condition which affects one in 60,000 children across the world. Born in September 2022, the Enniskillen girl lives with CDKL5 deficiency disorder. The condition causes a range of neurodevelopmental challenges, with research ongoing into future treatments. The […]
Graham family to meet Stormont Ministers
THE parents of the late Neil Graham, who was killed while working on a tractor in a local garage, have called for a change in law which would “make a vast difference” for safety of mechanics. The 17-year-old from Garrison died following a workplace fatality which took place in Enniskillen on May 22, 2018. An inquest […]
Referee shortage putting ladies GAA game in jeopardy
THERE are just 12 referees signed up to cover all senior and underage ladies GAA games in Fermanagh as fears grow over the significant shortage of local match officials in the county. An urgent email was sent out to all club secretaries by Fermanagh LGFA Development Officer, Conor Meehan, who said that lack of referees […]
Enniskillen town centre ‘just coping’ as fears grow
BUSINESS owners are fearing “people won’t come” to the county as major concerns are raised over the future of tourism and the industry in Fermanagh and the town centre in Enniskillen. The county’s industry is on a knife-edge as fears grow over the future of Fermanagh Lakeland Tourism and the sharp rise in National Insurance […]