THE managing director of Greentown said the company is ‘delighted’ to have obtained an award in recognition of its commitment to workplace diversity, equality and inclusion. The Florencecourt-based business recently picked up a Bronze Diversity Charter Mark award, becoming only the second Fermanagh company to receive the acknowledgement, after Encirc. “Greentown is delighted to have achieved this […]
Belcoo GAA embarking on big project
THE Belcoo O’Rahilly’s GAA club has confirmed its applied for planning permission to build a new facility and grounds which will be an ‘excellent addition to the community’. Based on 62 Lattone Road in Belcoo, the club provides a place where children of all ages, and adults, can play Gaelic Games in a safe environment. […]
New ‘Line of Duty’ series could be on the way
SPECULATION is rife that a new series of BBC One hit drama ‘Line of Duty’ could be on the way. Since it first aired in 2012, the series has kept viewers on the edge of their seats as Superintendent Ted Hastings, played by Enniskillen’s Adrian Dunbar, and his team aimed to rid the force from […]
Aideen showcasing love for drama
ONE of Fermanagh’s leading drama professionals has set up her own theatre group to help young people in the county ‘showcase’ their creative talents. From an early age, Aideen McNamara has had a passion for singing and performing, starring and playing lead roles as part of the Enniskillen Light Operatics Society Musical Theatre group. While […]
Fermanagh businesses up for sustainability awards
Both Erne Water Taxi and social enterprise The Kindness Postbox have been nominated for an All-Ireland Sustainability Awards.
Natasha’s birthday party a big success
THE Newtownbutler community recently united to hold a special birthday party for much-loved member Natasha Graham. On Saturday, the popular character celebrated her 30th birthday party and the local community used the special celebration as a fundraiser for Marie Curie. In September 1993, Natasha was born six weeks premature and she was only given seconds to […]
Enniskillen has never looked so good!
THERE’S no shortage of street art in Enniskillen – and two new murals have added even more colour and vibrancy to the county town. On the wall of the Fermanagh Cottage Industries at East Bridge Street in Enniskillen, an Australian artist has designed a new mural, featuring some of the town’s most famous sites. Danni […]
Lisa to present the Irish Post Awards in London
ENNISKILLEN’S Lisa McHugh has been confirmed as the new presenter of the prestigious and hugely popular Irish Post Awards. At the JW Marriott Grosvenor House Hotel in London, on November 9, the Glaswegian is set to join Eamonn Holmes on stage as the Irish Post celebrates the top Irish success of people living in the […]
Interest in learning Irish language is ‘increasing’
ONE of Fermanagh’s leading Gaeilgeoirs feels that more needs to be done throughout the county so that the ‘new generation of people’ will embrace and want to learn the Irish language. Growing up in Roslea, Ciarán Mag Uidhir’s love of Irish language stemmed from listening to the likes of TG4 commentators Brian Tyres and Mac Dara MacDonnacha […]
Fishing festival boosts Fermanagh’s economy
ANGLERS and fishermen from across Europe are on the banks of Lough Erne this week for the annual Fermanagh Feeder Classic Festival. For the fifth successive year, husband and wife, Niall and Susan Seddon, organised and ran the event with over 95 anglers taking to the river banks for the annual extravaganza. They’re delighted with […]