FERMANAGH cleric Fr Gary Donegan has said his admiration for the NHS ‘grows by the minute’ after he underwent another major surgery. Since December, the Newtownbutler priest has been in and out of hospital and he recently underwent a fourth operation on his eye, in a bid to restore hs sight. “Well it’s official. I’ve […]
Country music stars Derek Ryan and Lisa McHugh collab
Two of Fermanagh’s top Country music stars recently collaborated at a night to remember at the Cork Opera House. Country music star Ryan is currently in the midst of a major tour of the country and he has invited fellow Fermanagh Country singer Lisa McHugh to join him on stage at a number of different […]
Jemma Dolan blasts lack of services for ADHD sufferers
‘GRAVE concerns’ have been raised about the lack of provisions of assessment and treatment for people living with ADHD in the county and in the North. Sinn Féin’s spokesperson on Disability, Carers and Older People, Jemma Dolan, pictured right, feels that urgent attention must be given to enhancing services for people living with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. […]
Fermanagh singer John Garrity wows in the States
Fermanagh singer John Garrity recently spent a week in the United States of America entertaining his large fan base. Not for the first time, the ‘Belfast Busker’ headed off for a number of shows in Miami and Florida and he wowed with his performances. It’s been a busy time of late for the Enniskillen singer […]
Geraldine McGrath releases new book
AWARD-winning podcast host Geraldine McGrath has released her self-penned book which is aiming to record the stories of some of Fermanagh’s ‘unstoppable women’. The mother-of-four runs her own organisation, ‘I Am Unstoppable’ movement, which is aiming to promote all things positivity and confidence, as well as raising awareness about mental health and suicide. The ‘Radiate Realness’ podcast […]
The Tumbling Paddies pick up album award
The Tumbling Paddies said they were ‘delighted’ to receive a special award from a leading music creator to celebrate the success of their debut album. IMRO – the governing body for music in Ireland – recently acknowledged the Fermanagh band for the success of their award-winning album, ‘The Journey So Far’. “We’re delighted to receive this plaque […]
Adrian Dunbar teases the return of ‘Line of Duty’
Enniskillen actor Adrian Dunbar has teased fans that a new series of BBC One thriller ‘Line of Duty’ could be on the way by saying that the cast and crew are ‘eager for it to come back’. The 65-year-old rose to fame following his starring role as Superintendent Ted Hastings in the BBC programme. After […]
Jemma Dolan welcomes more support for students
A FERMANAGH and South Tyrone MLA has said it’s ‘welcome news’ that postgraduate university students in the North will now be able to access financial support for studying in the South. While the cost of living crisis continues to tighten its grip on Fermanagh households, Sinn Féin’s Jemma Dolan hopes that the newly agreed motion will […]
Fr Troy set to speak at the Novena of Hope
ONE of the North’s most recognisable priests have been confirmed as a speaker at the upcoming Novena of Hope at The Graan in Enniskillen. Fr Aidan Troy from Wicklow will be speaking on Tuesday, March 5, where he’ll recall his active involvement in helping restore peace in Belfast. Alongside Fermanagh cleric Fr Gary Donegan, Fr […]
Thousands raised for the burial of Valeria Amorim
THE family and friends of the late Valeria Amormim ‘can’t express how thankful they are’ after the Fermanagh community raised a staggering £23,000 to help with the burial of the 28-year-old Brazilian mother. Ms Amorim, who was six months pregnant, died suddenly following a tragic road crash which occurred in Belleek on Monday, February 19. A close […]