A LARGE crowd turned out to the Kinawley Community Centre for a special book launch which was organised to commemorate and honour one of the county’s top local historians. Well-known writer and author Eamon Anderson, who lived in Kinawley from 1897 to 1960, has been remembered in a new collection and book titled ‘Fermanagh & […]
Footballer Lafferty admits regret at sectarian remark
KESH footballer Kyle Lafferty has admitted he made “mistakes and you have to live with them” after he opened up on his 10-game ban for a sectarian remark which damaged his career. Now playing for lower division Scottish side Johnstone Burgh, the 37-year-old was banned for 10 games in September 2022, while playing for Kilmarnock, for a […]
Fermanagh mourns death of radio broadcaster ‘Big T’
TRIBUTES were paid from across the Fermanagh Country music scene to much-loved and popular radio broadcaster Trevor Campbell who was described as ‘a friend’ to many in the county. Well-known Downtown Radio presenter Mr Campbell, commonly known as ‘Big T’, passed away following a short illness, aged 78, prompting an outpouring of sadness from across […]
Majority of Fermanagh school routes won’t be gritted
LOCAL motorists have been left frustrated after it was confirmed that the majority of rural roads will not be treated every frosty morning during winter, days after a bus carrying school children crashed. The dangers of Fermanagh’s roads were highlighted after a school bus carrying eight post-primary children skidded off the icy Tattygar Road in Lisbellaw, […]
Shock at sudden death of Fermanagh businessman
THE Kesh and Fermanagh community was left shocked and saddened following the death of well-known businessman and father-of-four Colin Parkinson who passed away suddenly in Spain. Mr Parkinson, 63, was one of three children born to parents Sydney and Anna Parkinson. He spent his early life living in Kesh, Irvinestown and Ballinamallard, before returning to Kesh […]
CAUTION: Fermanagh road ‘impassable’ due to ice
FERMANAGH motorists have been urged to take extra caution on the roads after a popular route was deemed “impassable” due to the icy road conditions. “Road users are advised to avoid the Old Coach Road in Bellanaleck as it is impassable due to icy conditions,” a Police Service of Northern Ireland spokesperson said. The dangers […]
Stormont support for Fermanagh businesses
FERMANAGH business owners and local entrepreneurs breathed a sigh of relief, just before the festive season, after the Stormont Executive unveiled its ambitious plans to try and support the economic industry. As a result of the cost of living crisis, many business owners are feeling unprecedented stress, prompting the Stormont Executive to introduce new measures […]
Fermanagh band ‘Full Moon Fever’ eyeing Euro gigs
ONE of Fermanagh’s top music bands has confirmed they’re keen to “push more into European festivals” as they continue to headline and sell out some of the top venues across the country. Four-man band ‘Full Moon Fever’ is one of Ireland’s top rock bands and they’ve been on the road for a number of years, […]
Top award for Belle Isle Estate Hotel
CELEBRATIONS were high at the recently sold Belle Isle Estate Hotel after the Lisbellaw castle was named as the ‘Intimate Wedding Venue of the Year’ at the prestigious Irish Hotel Awards. The recognition comes after it was confirmed that Belle Isle Estate Hotel has been bought by the well-known Crawford family from Lisbellaw, which now owns […]
Caution urged after Storm Bert hits Fermanagh
FERMANAGH motorists are being urged to take extra caution as a number of roads are treacherous due to flooding and excess water. Storm Bert has hit Fermanagh, with the Met Office confirming that a yellow weather warning remains in place for the county.