Fermanagh road to close one-way for three months


A ONE-WAY section of the Tempo Road in Enniskillen is set to close next week for over three months as part of a major gas conversion project in the town. One of the North’s leading gas network operators, Evolve, is set to move into Enniskillen on Monday to begin laying mains and start work on […]


The Tumbling Paddies prepare for Donegal Rally


WITH Fermanagh drivers Garry Jennings and Alastair Fisher set to cut up the top at the Donegal Rally, one of the county’s top bands will be providing live music at the major sporting event. Hundreds of motorsport fans are expected to flock to Donegal later this year, when the hugely popular and much-anticipated Donegal Rally […]


Fermanagh politician meets with cleric at Stormont


A FERMANAGH politician said it was an ‘absolute pleasure’ to meet with one of Ireland’s most recognisable priests during a visit to Stormont. Fermanagh and South Tyrone MLA, Áine Murphy, recently met up with Monghan cleric Fr Martin O’Reilly, during his tour of Parliament Buildings in Belfast. With 30-years of service to the priesthood, Fr […]


Fermanagh family will fight on after Legacy Act blow


THE family of Michael Leonard, who was killed by by the RUC over 50 years ago, has said their ‘fight for truth and justice will continue’ after Britian’s Legacy Act has denied them their right for justice. On Wednesday (May 1), the Attorney General ordered that an inquest should take place into the death of the […]


Magee makes mark in Newry


MULTI-INSTRUMENTALIST Sean Magee recently made his debut appearance at one of the biggest venues in the North. As part of the celebrations for the Bank Holiday weekend, the Fermanagh singer and performed headlined a gig and showcased his talents at the popular ‘Bank Bar and Bistro’ in Newry. The establishment located in Down is becoming very […]


Fermanagh Fleadh for Newtown


EXCITEMENT is building in traditional music circles in the county after it was confirmed that the Fermanagh Fleadh will be held in Newtownbutler. Following on from the hugely successful event in Roslea last summer, the upcoming Fermanagh Fleadh will move to Newtownbutler where it will take place from June 2 to June 9. Steeped in […]


Carter mixes with Robbie Williams’ iconic producer


FERMANAGH Country music star Nathan Carter said he was very proud to spend a ‘great couple of days’ with one of England’s most distinguished songwriters and producers. The Liverpudlian, who lives in Bellanaleck, recently took to social media where he posted a picture alongside legendary music producer Guy Chambers in London. “[I] had a great couple […]


Motorists welcome scheme to help cut MOT wait times


FERMANAGH motorists and politicians have ‘welcomed’ the introduction of temporary exemption certificates [TECs] which are aiming to help tackle the ever-growing waiting times for MOTs. It’s been well documented that motorists in the county and in the North have been facing lengthy delays in getting MOT tests, with many unable to book an appointment before […]


Fermanagh singer John Farry returns to the studio


TWENTY-SEVEN years after he penned one of Ireland’s top Eurovision songs, Fermanagh singer and music guru John Farry has returned to the recording studio. The 65-year-old from Garrison is widely regarded as one of the top music songwriters and promoters on the island, having played a key role in the success of Country music star […]


World champion Fermanagh angler enjoys Spanish success


ENNISKILLEN angler James O’Doherty was part of the Ireland team who won the Feeder Fishing World Championship for Nations in historic scenes in Spain. Son of well-known Enniskillen couple, Pat and Eilish O’Doherty, was part of the five-man strong Ireland team who beat off stiff competition to claim the top prize following the event in Merida. It was […]