A LARGE crowd is expected to gather at the Kinawley Community Centre on Friday, December 27, for the highly anticipated ‘Keeping it Country’ show, headlined by the award-winning Mick Flavin. The 75-year-old country music legend from Longford, who has been entertaining fans since the early 1980s, will make his much-anticipated return to the venue, where […]
Pat Cullen slams austerity’s impact on local services
FERMANAGH and South Tyrone MP Pat Cullen has spoken out about the significant challenges facing local education and public services, following a recent visit to St Kevin’s College in Lisnaskea. Ms Cullen, who marked five months in her new role in Westminster, highlighted the ‘disgusting’ disparity in facilities, pointing out that the school, built to […]
Sadness at death of well-known Enniskillen businessman
THE Enniskillen and wider Fermanagh community has been left saddened following the death of Ronan O’Hare, a well-known and respected businessman in the town. Mr O’Hare, who formerly owned Pat’s Bar in Enniskillen, passed away last night (Thursday, December 26) following a battle with illness. Funeral details are still to be confirmed. To read more […]
Roslea’s Mairead tackles doubts to shine as Shania
Roslea native Mairead Rooney has become one of Ireland’s top Shania Twain tribute acts, but her journey to success wasn’t easy. The mother-of-two has battled imposter syndrome for much of her life – a condition that causes persistent self-doubt and manifests in different ways for different people. It was through her love of singing and […]
Parkinson’s campaigner Hughie Boyd passes away
The Enniskillen community is deeply saddened by the passing of Hughie Boyd, remembered as a ‘gentleman’ and a long-time campaigner for Parkinson’s disease. Formerly of Factory Road, Enniskillen, Mr Boyd passed away peacefully last week. In February 2016, Mr Boyd participated in a charity parachute jump at the Wild Geese Flying Club in Garvagh, Coleraine, with […]
GAA community mourns death of Oliver Courtney
THE GAA community in Fermanagh is mourning the sudden death of Oliver Courtney, a highly respected and beloved figure in local sport. A gifted sportsman, he represented the Fermanagh GAA inter-county team in the 1960s and early 1970s, consistently playing in midfield. Spending his early life in Lisnaskea, he quickly became a leading figure in […]
Adrian Dunbar stars in festive comedy
ENNISKILLEN actor Adrian Dunbar is spreading festive cheer this Christmas with his starring role in the brand-new comedy ‘A Sudden Case of Christmas’, which has been a hit with fans. The 65-year-old, who gained fame for his role as Superintendent Ted Hastings in BBC One’s Line of Duty, is part of an all-star cast, including […]
Workers ensure service continues on Christmas Day
WHILE many will be enjoying turkey dinners and indulging in festive chocolates on Christmas Day, some of Fermanagh’s unsung heroes will be on the frontline, ensuring essential services continue. Enda Love, a well-known porter at South West Acute Hospital, will be working from 8am to 2pm, providing vital help to in-patients. “To be honest, I’m […]
Green light for new £5 million school in Newtownbutler
PLANNING permission has been granted for a multi-million-pound state-of-the-art new school in Newtownbutler. After years of negotiations with the Department of Education and the CCMS, St Mary’s Primary School has secured approval for its new build, estimated to cost £5 million. Although planning permission has been approved by Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, the school […]
EU rules disrupting supplies ahead of festive season
A LOCAL florist has criticised new trade rules that have forced some suppliers in England to halt deliveries to Northern Ireland, leaving businesses struggling to secure materials. Sarah McQuaid, owner of ‘Island Flowers by Sarah’ in Enniskillen, said the EU’s General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) has disrupted her ability to order supplies just days before […]