DONAGH singer Patrick Treacy is set to take a major step in his music career by releasing his second single later this month. On Saturday, April 20, the popular musician will headline a major concert at the St Patrick’s GFC clubhouse in Donagh, where he’ll launch his new track, ‘Starting Out’. A star-studded lineup has […]
Domestic abuse cases soar in Fermanagh
THERE was approximately 2,228 reported calls of people suffering from an alleged domestic abuse incident according to the police. During November and December, the PSNI set up their ‘Season’s Greetings’ programme and they reported that ‘substantially more’ people reached out for support for domestic violence over the festive period. Development Manager at Fermanagh Women’s Aid, […]
SWAH ‘compassion cart’ in memory of Kinawley woman
‘Philomena’s Compassion Cart’ is a specially designed tea trolly for Ward 6 at the South West Acute Hospital.
Fermanagh singer Lisa McHugh heading to Ulster Hall
FERMANAGH Country music star Lisa McHugh is preparing for her ‘biggest headline show to date’ in one of Ireland’s most iconic venues. On Saturday, November 30, the Glaswegian singer is going to take centre stage at the Ulster Hall in Belfast for the show which she promises is going to be a ‘special one’. The […]
European Rally Championship calling for Jon Armstrong
JON Armstrong has said it’s a ‘dream come true’ after it was confirmed that he’ll be driving a an M-Sport prepared Ford Fiesta Rally2 car in the European Rally Championship. The reigning ERC3 champion from Kesh has teamed up with co-driver Eoin Treacy for the eight-round campaign, which will kick off with Rally Hungary in […]
Derrylin civil rights activist to be honoured
FIFTY years after the death of a Derrylin civil rights activist, a commemoration will be held on Easter Sunday to honour his memory. On April 20, 1974, Jim Murphy was shot dead while working at his garage in Corraveigha in Derrylin, prompting a wave of shock and sadness throughout the Fermanagh community. Following his death, a […]
Shock after severely neglected dog found in Fermanagh
THE Fermanagh community was shocked and saddened after Bright Eyes Animal Sanctuary revealed the ‘totally heartbreaking’ and harrowing pictures of a dog which has been severely neglected in the county. The Ballinamallard-based organisation recently launched an online fundraiser to support the ‘around the clock care’ and medical costs to nurse the neglected dog, named ‘Ollie’, […]
Sinn Féin’s Murphy eager for ‘constitutional change’
AT the recently held Fermanagh People’s Assembly, the President of Sinn Féin, Mary Lou McDonald, said that an ‘awful lot of work’ needs to be done ahead of a potential united Ireland. A huge crowd turned out to the Westville Hotel in Enniskillen last month for the panel-led discussion, which talked about the possible make-up […]
Rachel McConnell’s set to release new music
Singing sensation Rachel McConnell has said she’s ‘delighted’ with the success of her new single which is set to hit the airwaves next week. The former Glór Tire contestant, pictured right, has confirmed that she’s going to launch ‘Nobody But A Fool’ to the delight of her growing fans and audience. “I’m delighted to say […]
Joan Reid was the ‘heartbeat’ of her family and town
THE Enniskillen community was left shocked and saddened following the sudden death of Joan Reid who was described as a ‘heartbeat’ within her family and her neighbourhood. Formerly of 34 Drumcor Hill in Cornagrade, Ms Reid passed away on Thursday, aged 75 years old. At her Requiem Mass at St Michael’s Parish Church on Monday, celebrant […]