THE Tumbling Paddies have said they’re “super excited” for the coming year after they confirmed that they’re heading to America and Canada for what’s expected to be five sold-out night of gigs. The six-man band recently gave Irish ex-pats living in the States a special treat when they confirmed that they’ll be kicking off their tour […]
The Tumbling Paddies confirm Slieve Russell date
THE Tumbling Paddies has said they’re “super excited” to be returning to the Slieve Russell Hotel early next year after they confirmed that they’ll be taking centre stage at the Ballyconnell venue. The six-man band, who’ve established themselves as one of the hottest properties on the local music scene, recently confirmed tickets are on sale […]
Slieve Russell Hotel sold to Cavan ex-pat
THE new owner of the Slieve Russell Hotel said the deal “all ran smoothly” after he acquired the Ballyconnell property which once was one of the most prized possession owned by Seán Quinn. Melbourne-based construction company, The Brady Group, owned by Cavan-man Tom Brady, recently completed the acquisition of the hotel, for what’s believed to be […]
Fermanagh’s Blaíthín Bogue awaiting Melbourne chance
By Annie Flynn TWO months ago Blaíthín Bogue boarded the plane to Melbourne as she set off on a new adventure Down Under. The 24-year-old from Tempo was signed by Australian Football League Women’s side North Melbourne Kangaroos on a two-year contract. Bogue missed most of the Kangaroos’ preseason preparations because of Fermanagh’s glorious run […]
Nurses consider emigrating due to recruitment freeze
DESPITE the ongoing staffing crisis in our hospitals, newly qualified nurses from the local area are being forced to emigrate or take non-medical jobs as a result of an apparent recruitment freeze in the health service. A Fermanagh mother has spoken to the ‘Herald about the worry and stress her daughter and friends are facing due to the fact […]
Bikers ‘Lap the Lough’ for Fermanagh man Beoan Jones
FUNDRAISING for Fermanagh man Beoan Jones, who almost died after being hit by a car in Australia last year, is still going strong as he continues on his road to recovery. The Enniskillen man was only in Sydney three months when he was hit by a car near Sydney Bridge on November 11. Boean suffered spinal, […]
Country music star Nathan Carter set for Australia
FERMANAGH Country music star Nathan Carter is set to take another major step in his impressive career when he heads to Australia later this year for what’s expected to be “three very special shows”. The Liverpool singer, who has set up home in Enniskillen, recently confirmed that he’s going to Down Under for upcoming shows in […]
Enniskillen man in Australian hospital after road crash
AN ENNISKILLEN mother has spoken of her son’s traffic accident near Sydney Harbour Bridge. Beoan Jones, 25, whose sisters Oonagh and Niamh recently did a fund-raising charity climb of Mt Kilimanjaro in memory of their sister Erne, was run over by a car last Saturday and was said to be in critical condition upon arrival at […]
Alvin flying in from Oz to visit his Fermanagh roots
A MAN from Down Under will be flying across the world next year to trace his Fermanagh roots. Alvin Johnson, who resides in Warrnambool in the state of Victoria, Australia, will be in the county next May to walk the paths trodden by his ancestors in Brookeborough – in particular, his great-great grandfather John West. […]
Doonan signs AFLW contract with Essendon
On Friday morning, it emerged that Kinawley’s Joanne Doonan had signed a two year contract with Essendon’s inaugural Australian Football League Women’s (AFLW) side. Doonan is one of four players who have been signed from the club’s VFLW (Victorian Football League Women’s) second tier outfit and will make the step up next season. “It was […]