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 […]
‘Country music saved me’ says Derrylin musician Anthony
ANTHONY McBrien has spent nearly three decades wowing audiences, and his passion for music remains undiminished even as he navigates one of the most challenging periods of his life. The 53-year-old Derrylin man has experienced it all on the local music scene – writing songs, forming his own band, supporting American stars like Randy Travis, […]
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. […]