Sinead Quinn stars at Bawnacre birthday celebration


FORMER Fame Academy runner-up Sinead Quinn rolled back the years in style when she returned to her hometown of Irvinestown recently to celebrate 40 years of the Bawnacre Centre. The mother-of-three, who finished second in the 2002 competition which was presented by husband and wife, Patrick Kielty and Cat Deely, headlined a major celebration concert […]


40th celebrations continue at popular Bawnacre Centre


THE Bawnacre Centre has been hailed as ‘a real hub of sporting and community activity’ as it recently celebrated 40 years in business. Operated by Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, the Centre provides a vital resource to the local community in Irvinestown and the many groups that avail of its indoor and outdoor facilities. Newly appointed […]


Bawnacre Centre celebrates 40 years in business


THE Bawnacre Centre has been praised for its ‘top class facilities and longevity’ as the popular facility in Irvinestown recently celebrated 40 years in operation. Based in Castle Street and run by Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, it is a fully-equipped leisure and community centre, which caters for a wide range of ages and abilities. Community stalwart George […]


Fermanagh’s only hockey club forced to move to Tyrone


THE only hockey club in the county, has been forced to move its training sessions and matches out of the county as the council pitch the team had previously used has become unfit for purpose.  The decision taken by Enniskillen Ladies Hockey club earlier this year was not made lightly. The pitch at the Bawnacre […]