THIS WEEK marks a special occasion for one of Belleek’s best known citizens – Edith McBride, who is retiring as the leader of Stepping Stones playgroup after 36 years.
Whiskey-fuelled tourists wrestle stricken boat ashore!
A GROUP of six Swiss tourists got more than they bargained for after a trip to the county – finding themselves in the midst of a water rescue mission.
Erne Gaels’ referee Cullen takes charge in Croke Park
Erne Gaels referee Niall Cullen took charge of his first national final on Saturday, officiating as Offaly surprised Longford to take the NFL Division 4 title.
A WEEK IN NEWS: 5 stories you may have missed
Here are five stories from the last week that you might have missed:
John Coyle on ‘Twitter trolls’: “Would they have the guts to say it to my face?”
THE SDLP’s John Coyle has responded to criticism levelled at him for his performance on BBC’s The View last night.
Locals praised after bus crashes while carrying 26 children
LOCAL people who helped out at the scene of an accident in which a bus carrying 26 children overturned, have come in for high praise.
Large turn out for Lakeland CC Reliability Trial
Sunday 8th February saw Lakeland CC stage their annual Reliability Trial cycle with over 100 riders taking part. The riders after signing on at the Bawnacre in Irvinestown set off shortly after 10am.
32 years cycling the world for charity
A BELLEEK cyclist has travelled the length and breadth of the world for the past 30 years raising thousands of pounds for charity. Peter McDonald, who lives in Belleek has been on the bike since 1982 raising vital funds for various charities.
Belleek is North’s first ‘World Host’ village
Belleek has become Northern Ireland’s first WorldHost Village.
‘She lived life to the full despite illness’
THE AUNT of young Belleek woman Catherine Heron, who died unexpectedly on Saturday, has paid tribute to a niece who ‘grabbed each day and made the most of it’.