Enniskillen Theatre Company ready for Fermanagh stage


EXCITEMENT is building in Enniskillen ahead of the performance of ‘The Field’ which is set to be brought to life on stage at the Ardhowen Theatre by a local drama group. Running from April 16 to 19, Enniskillen Theatre Company’s play is a gripping drama. It explores themes of land, legacy and the fierce emotions […]

Fermanagh unites in support for Catherine


OVER £20,000 has been raised by the Fermanagh community to support two-year-old Catherine Cox who lives with a rare genetic condition which affects one in 60,000 children across the world. Born in September 2022, the Enniskillen girl lives with CDKL5 deficiency disorder. The condition causes a range of neurodevelopmental challenges, with research ongoing into future treatments. The […]

Graham family to meet Stormont Ministers


THE parents of the late Neil Graham, who was killed while working on a tractor in a local garage, have called for a change in law which would “make a vast difference” for safety of mechanics. The 17-year-old from Garrison died following a workplace fatality which took place in Enniskillen on May 22, 2018. An inquest […]

Referee shortage putting ladies GAA game in jeopardy


THERE are just 12 referees signed up to cover all senior and underage ladies GAA games in Fermanagh as fears grow over the significant shortage of local match officials in the county. An urgent email was sent out to all club secretaries by Fermanagh LGFA Development Officer, Conor Meehan, who said that lack of referees […]

Enniskillen town centre ‘just coping’ as fears grow


BUSINESS owners are fearing “people won’t come” to the county as major concerns are raised over the future of tourism and the industry in Fermanagh and the town centre in Enniskillen. The county’s industry is on a knife-edge as fears grow over the future of Fermanagh Lakeland Tourism and the sharp rise in National Insurance […]

Nathan Carter takes London Palladium by storm


LOCAL Country music star Nathan Carter recently sold-out the London Palladium as part of his action-packed and much-anticipated UK tour which has seen him perform in front of large crowds. The Liverpudlian, who lives in Fermanagh, marked his return to the iconic theatre in style when he sold out the 2,286 seater venue and he’s now […]

Fermanagh families welcome baby loss certs decision


BEREAVED parents have welcomed news that baby loss certificates will be “operational by the end of the year” after years of campaigning to introduce the legislation in the North. The Northern Ireland Executive is set to follow its counterparts in the UK by agreeing to introduce the certificate, which will officially recognise babies who have been […]

Countdown on to Fermanagh Camino


EXCITEMENT is high in the county as a large crowd is expected to pull on the walking shoes this week when they take part in the Fermanagh Camino, which will raise money for a local charity. Kicking off on Sunday, April 6, an almost sold-out crowd will trek around Fermanagh for three days with the […]

Fermanagh man Cathal ‘proud’ to lead St Michael’s


THE new principal of St Michael’s College said he’s “proud to lead” the Enniskillen school after his appointment which will see a Fermanagh man at the helm for the first time in almost 20 years. From Mulleek, outside Belleek, Cathal O’Connor has been named as the successor for Mark Henry, who stepped down from the […]