GIVING back to the community has always been a special trait of the Rotary Club and this week the Enniskillen branch took the opportunity to express its gratitude to the many who have supported them over the past 12 months. “I thank you for your continuing support of our work,” acknowledged Heather Ellis, Rotary President […]
Death of well-known Enniskillen resident
The death has taken place of a well known and respected Hillview resident after a short illness. Liam Masterson, from Hillview Park, Enniskillen, died in the South West Acute Hospital on May 14. Originally from Monea, he was the son of Terence and Maggie Masterson. He received his early education at the local […]
First Fermanagh’s moving ahead with ambitious plans for complex
The residents of Newtownbutler may have noticed a lot of activity around the GAA ground on the outskirts of the village over the past few weeks. The experts at Prunty Pitches have been busy working on phase 2 of the club’s ambitious development plans. This phase involves digging and levelling off the foundation of […]
Small county, but we’re thinking big
THE numbers in Fermanagh may be small compared to most counties, but the thinking is big – and innovative too. Shaun Doherty, the county’s current Football co-ordinator, said that while having just 23 clubs does create hurdles, the Erne county are no longer prepared to accept the ‘plucky Fermanagh’ tag when they come up against […]
Getting Creative in Covid – the Royal presents radio play
Under normal circumstances, Enniskillen Royal Grammar school’s Junior Drama Club would be in the throes of rehearsing during lunch and after school for their annual summer production. Not one to be deterred by a global pandemic, drama teacher and Junior Drama Club director, Mrs McDowell came up with the creative idea of writing […]
Stafford offered new Linfield deal
MARK Stafford admits he was pleasantly surprised to be offered a new contract at Linfield especially during lockdown. The Ballinamallard man has signed a one year extension which will keep him at Windsor Park until the end of the 2020-21 season. The offer of a new contract will be viewed as just reward for […]
Community mourns death of former teacher
The community of Fivemiletown is mourning the death of one of its former teachers. Wallace Lambert, the former vice-principal of Fivemiletown College and a great supporter of the school was on the Board of Governors until recently and would have featured heavily in the 60th anniversary celebrations of the college scheduled for later this year. […]
Home baking bonanza has sales of eggs sky rocketing!
THEY say it is the most important meal of the day but for many busy people breakfast has been long forgotten. But now families in lockdown are rediscovering the lost pleasure of a leisurely breakfast. As everyone embraces a return to long-forgotten morning routines, sales of eggs are soaring. The owner of one of Fermanagh’s […]
Death of popular Derrylin GAA man
THE unexpected death of popular Derrylin Gael Tom Maguire has shocked the local community. In his 74th year, Tom, a native of Boho, the fourth eldest of 14 children of Patrick and Mary Maguire. He was a leading Ulster Council steward, a familiar figure at all major provincial venues and Croke Park. Having played at […]
Changed times . . . but keep running for your well-being
Paul O’Neill has been involved athletics for many years and witnessed an upsurge in running throughout the county in the past 10 years. He feels it is so important for our sanity particularly during these days of lockdown because of Covid-19 and says … ‘Just keep on running at your own pace’ Originally, running was […]