Ederney mourns loss of 99-year-old Rosaleen Gillen


THE late Rosaleen Gillen from Ederney, who passed away at the age of 99, has been remembered fondly in a wave of heartfelt tributes. Mrs Gillen, formerly from Drumduff in Ederney, passed away peacefully at the County Care Home in Enniskillen. She was born in Rottenmountain in June 1925 to Francie Hugh and Cassie Monaghan. […]


Fermanagh woman speaks out after miscarriage


A FERMANAGH woman who suffered a miscarriage has urged local women to reach out for help after revealing how she ‘spiraled and gave up’ following one of the toughest times in her life. Carla Kelly, from Enniskillen, experienced the loss in 2022 and has shared how she felt lost and uncertain about her future afterwards. […]


Fermanagh to honour Fleadh winners


Excitement is building at the Ardhowen Theatre ahead of an action-packed Christmas schedule featuring some of the county’s finest traditional musicians and entertainers. A large crowd is expected on Saturday, January 4, for a local Comhaltas celebration to honour recent All-Ireland Fleadh winners, Patrick Treacy and Aodhan O’Donnell. Treacy, 21, ended his 14-year-long wait for […]


Fermanagh girl (5) raises awareness about arthiritis


A FIVE-YEAR-OLD Fermanagh girl living with a lifelong form of arthritis is determined to break the stigma around long-term conditions and inspire others who share her diagnosis. Ellie, who was diagnosed with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) at just two-years-old, faces daily pain caused by the autoimmune condition, which affects approximately one in 1,000 children under […]


Domestic abuse call every 17 minutes in Fermanagh


POLICE in Fermanagh are responding to a domestic violence call every 17 minutes, according to figures shared by the PSNI. This shocking statistic was revealed during the ‘16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence’ campaign, which aims to raise awareness and call for an end to violence against women and girls. PSNI Inspector Joni Beatty […]


Nathan Carter confirms UK tour dates


COUNTRY music star Nathan Carter is set to step out into one of his biggest tours to date as he aims to sell out top venues, theatres and stadiums across the water over the next few months. The Liverpudlian, who lives in Bellanaleck, is preparing to bring his award-winning concert tour to the UK when […]


Fermanagh youngster brings Christmas cheer to SWAH


A BELLANALECK schoolgirl has been praised for her ‘thoughtfulness and kindness’ after she truly embraced the season of goodwill by raising money to help children in hospital this Christmas. Macy Connors recently put her creative talents to the test by creating some handmade bracelets, before selling them at a local craft fair. She raised over £200 […]


500 Fermanagh women seek help for domestic violence


KERRIE Flood, CEO of Fermanagh Women’s Aid, is just five months into her new role, and she says she ‘couldn’t be any prouder’ of her team after nearly 500 women reached out for help this year. The mother-of-four took on the leadership of Fermanagh Women’s Aid from Mary McCann, who led the organisation for 20 […]


Fermanagh band release Christmas single


LOCAL band Tully has wrapped up 2024 in style, releasing a brand-new single to celebrate what has been a magical and memorable year for the popular family group. The family-based group – Maria Connolly, Sinead Connolly, Karen Connolly, and Danielle Cadden – has long been a staple at weddings and private functions. This year, however, […]


100 referred for help with sexual abuse in Fermanagh


MORE than 100 people in Fermanagh and Omagh affected by sexual abuse and abusive relationships were referred for urgent support in the past year, according to Nexus, a charity offering vital services for victims. Since its inception in 1984, Nexus has provided life-saving support to individuals aged 8 and older who have experienced sexual abuse […]