A LARGE crowd turned out to the Kinawley Community Centre for a special book launch which was organised to commemorate and honour one of the county’s top local historians. Well-known writer and author Eamon Anderson, who lived in Kinawley from 1897 to 1960, has been remembered in a new collection and book titled ‘Fermanagh & […]
Formula One star attends Enniskillen book signing
FERMANAGH motorsport star Bernie Collins recently took a break from the Formula One circuit to sign copies of her newly released book for her many local fans and racing enthusiasts. For two decades, the Maguiresbridge woman has been a leading figure in the popular sport of Formula One, where she worked with some of the […]
Fermanagh schoolgirl to launch new books
MANY an aspiring writer has dreamed of publishing their first book, but for eight-year-old Amelia Greene she has gone one step further and released two at once. The Enniskillen schoolgirl is getting set for her double debut, which is due to take place at the Workhouse next Tuesday, November 12, where she will be joined […]
Fermanagh nurse releases new children’s book
A SWAH nurse has written a children’s book to encourage youngsters to find the beauty in all cultures. Alisha Walls, from Castlederg, has always had a love for writing but when it came to her choosing her career at university, Alisha chose nursing and has been a senior nurse in the Western trust for over […]
Fermanagh doctors featured in WWII Roll of Honour
FERMANAGH doctors who served in World War II, including a pioneering Enniskillen man who transformed breakfast tables across the globe, have been commemorated in a new book. Dr Denis Burkitt, of Laragh, Ballinamallard, is among the doctors celebrated in ‘Irish Doctors in the Second World War’ by Patrick J Casey, Kevin T Cullen and Joe P Duigan. The book contains […]
Fermanagh actor’s novel to be made into movie
ENNISKILLEN actor Ciarán McMenamin has said it’s ‘life dream stuff’ after it was confirmed that his self-penned book is set to be turned into a film. In April 2017, the Fermanagh actor took another major step in his ever-impressive career when he released his novel ‘Skintown’. It’s now been confirmed that his book will be […]
Fermanagh Formula One star Bernie Collins releases book
FERMANAGH motorsport giant Bernie Collins is hoping that her recently released self-penned book will encourage a ‘young and more female audience’ to pursue a career in engineering. For almost two decades, the Maguiresbridge woman has been a leading figure in the hugely popular sport of Formula One, where she worked alongside some of the biggest […]
Memories of Coa book is a huge Christmas hit
THERE was many a happy face around the Christmas tree in Coa this year, with local man Tony Harte’s new nostalgia-filled book proving a big hit with gift shoppers. Packed full of old photos and stories of years gone by, ‘School Days in the Rocky Hills of Coa’ looks back at memories of Coa National School, […]
Dr Treacy features in new book
Dr Patrick Treacy from Garrison was recently featured in a book written and published by an American author. Joanne Petrie – an award winning writer from California – has launched her new book ‘11 Entrepreneurs Rewriting the Rules of Success’ which charts the story and journey of some leading business people. The award-winning Dr Treacy, who rose […]
Fr Brian’s book brings a ‘little hope’ this Christmas
FR Brian D’Arcy has said he ‘can’t believe’ the reaction he has received from people on both sides of the border following the release of his new book. ‘The Best of Brian’ – which was published by Red Stripe Press – is a collection of Fr D’Arcy’s articles and excerpts from his previous 16 books and his […]