DONAGH singer Patrick Treacy said he had “an unbelievable few days” in Torremolinos after he partnered up with local singer Derek Ryan on his much-anticipated and popular Spanish show. Treacy, who captured the ‘Glór Tíre’ title earlier this year, was one of a number of performers who teamed up with Ryan on his ‘Beat in […]
Fermanagh shop prepares for major redevelopment
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THE owner of Castle Archdale Service Station, which celebrated 10 years in business, is looking forward to an “incredibly exciting” chapter after they confirmed major redevelopment plans. Catherine Maguire, who acquired the Lisnarick business in May 2015, has announced a significant £700,000 investment plan which is expected to retransform the shop and foreground. Plans are […]
Country music stars set to collab at Fermanagh venue
THE Ardhowen Theatre is expected to be a sell-out next month when some of the county’s top Country music singers and stars collaborate for “another night off blistering toe-tapping magic”. Excitement is building on the local music scene ahead of the much-anticipated return of the ‘Fermanagh’s Got Country’ roadshow which is expected to take centre stage […]
Fermanagh actor pledges support for cancer centre
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LOCAL actor Ciarán McMenamin said it was a “no-brainer” to attend the official opening of the new multi-million pound therapeutic Cancer Focus support centre in Enniskillen on Wednesday. The Enniskillen man, who has been involved in TV productions including BBC’s ‘Hope Street’, has been vocal in his support of the centre, recalling his late mother’s passion […]
Fermanagh priest opens up on harrowing abuse ordeal
LOCAL priest Fr Brian D’Arcy recalls how he “trembled in fear” and felt “ashamed” after he was abused by a religious Brother during his childhood, as he reflects on his life on his 80th birthday. The Bellanaleck cleric, who celebrated his 80th birthday on Sunday in Croke Park, while Fermanagh beat Wexford in the Tailteann Cup, has […]
Fermanagh music stars team up in Spain
DONAGH singer Patrick Treacy said he had “an unbelievable few days” in Torremolinos after he partnered up with local singer Derek Ryan on his much-anticipated and popular Spanish show. Treacy, who captured the ‘Glór Tíre’ title earlier this year, was one of a number of performers who teamed up with Ryan on his ‘Beat in the […]
Excitement builds for Enniskillen ComicFest
A world renowned writer is set to stop off in Enniskillen this weekend for the festival, now an annual favourite on the local calendar.
Gildernew holds no ‘rancour’ towards Sinn Féin
FORMER Fermanagh and South Tyrone MP Michelle Gildernew said she is “very grateful for the opportunities I got” after she confirmed that she has been removed from the Sinn Féin payroll. The 55-year-old is a veteran Sinn Féin politician, first securing election to Westminster in the Fermanagh and South Tyrone seat in 2001, when she […]
Boru’s hit depleted Belcoo for six
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Club Players’ Competition 1A Round 5 Belcoo 1-03 Kinawley 6-17 A STRONG Kinawley inflicted a heavy 29-point defeat on a depleted Belcoo side at MacNean Park last weekend, as they set up a playoff meeting against county champions Erne Gaels. Two goals from Tiernan McKenna and Dylan Boyle, as well as majors from Patrick McGovern […]
Fermanagh band release new single
THE Tumbling Paddies have taken another major step in their impressive career by releasing their single ‘Take Me Home’ which has gone down a treat with their local fan bas and followers. The six-man Fermanagh band, who have established themselves as one of the top groups on the island, confirmed that they’d been working on […]