A LOCAL hotelier who has experienced a drop-off in people staying overnight in the county has said he would be “pessimistic” for the future of tourism as the cost-of-living crisis rolls on. Terry McCartney, owner of the Belmore Court and Motel in Enniskillen, reports a mixed 2024. “We got a good bit of corporate business, […]
St Kevin’s College pupils ready for Kenyan experience
THE pupils at St Kevin’s College are hoping to “make a difference to at least one person’s life” as they prepare to head off to Kenya for two weeks to provide help and support to a local seminary. Twenty-two students from the school, who are members of the Carlo Acutis Faith Group, will head to […]
Anglers lament possible cancellation of Classic
A LIVERPOOL angler who has been travelling to the county for 50 years to compete in the Fermanagh Fishing Classic said it’s “a sad day” that the event could be cancelled due to funding. Major concerns have been raised that the popular fishing festival could be scrapped after the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural […]
Fears gambling will be ‘a temptation’ with rising costs
A LOCAL father who lost his son to suicide as a result of a serious gambling addiction fears some people may be forced to turn to desperate measures as the cost-of-living crisis rolls on. With families and residents feeling the pressure, fears are high that some people may turn to gambling in a bid to […]
Fermanagh acts to collab at Leitrim festival
COUNTRY star Derek Ryan and local folk band The Tumbling Paddies are getting ready for a special collaboration when they join forces at the hugely popular ‘Cowboys and Heroes’ festival. The festival, which is held at Drumcoura in Leitrim, is one of the biggest outdoor music events in Ireland and it’s set to kick off on May […]
‘Advocating for people’ is important for Annie
A LOCAL woman who is modelling for one of the North’s top bridal companies and providing help to people with speech impediments is urging females to push beyond their “comfort zone”. Annie Masterson from Enniskillen rose to prominence following her appearance on Miss Northern Ireland when she was named as ‘Miss Canavan’s’ representative for the […]
Big turnout for Aisling Centre talk
HUNDREDS of people turned out to the Crest Centre in Enniskillen on Saturday for the much-anticipated return of the now annual Aisling Centre’s Hope, Healing and Growth Day. To cope with the overwhelming number of people who expressed interest in the event, the conference was streamed online, with hundreds of people tuning in for the […]
Major support to tackle violence against women
FERMANAGH and Omagh District Council is to receive £135,000 over two years to help implement a new strategy aimed at Ending Violence Against Women and Girls as domestic violence cases soar locally. The county has been highlighted as one of the areas with the highest rate of domestic violence cases in the North, with Fermanagh […]
Motorists blast ‘regional imbalance’ of road repairs
A LOCAL MLA has said that Fermanagh motorists are feeling “forgotten and neglected” by the Stormont Executive as the state of our roads worsen while others are getting a major upgrade. Major resurfacing work has recommenced on the Sydenham Bypass in Belfast which is expected to cost in the region of £3.8 million, with the […]
New role for Fermanagh actress Abigail Parkinson
KESH woman Abigail Parkinson is set to take another major step in her drama career as she confirms that she has “accepted a role in a production” which could see her star on our TV screens again. The actress made her mark on our screens when she played a starring role in BBC drama ‘Hope […]