The long-awaited film ‘The Unholylands’, from Enniskillen filmmaker Paddy Duffy, officially hit cinemas across Ireland last Friday. The 26-year-old not only wrote, produced, and directed the film but also takes on a lead role in the coming-of-age comedy, which is set in Belfast’s notorious – and aptly nicknamed – ‘not so Holylands’. The story follows […]
Paddy Duffy’s ‘The Unholylands’ set for the big-screen
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THE long-awaited film ‘The Unholylands’, written, directed by and starring Enniskillen filmmaker Paddy Duffy, is set to hit cinemas across Ireland on October 3. The 26-year-old not only wrote, produced and directed the project, but also takes a leading role in the coming-of-age comedy, which is set in Belfast’s notorious – and aptly nicknamed – […]
Lidl takes lead in £15m Lakelands project
PLANS to develop a cinema and bowling alley at the much-anticipated £15 million Lakelands Retail and Leisure Park have taken a new direction, with a Lidl supermarket now becoming the primary focus, rather than leisure facilities. Originally, the project at the former Unipork site included proposals for five retail units, a six-screen cinema, a hotel, […]
Neil Hannon part of new ‘Paddington in Peru’ movie
ENNISKILLEN star Neil Hannon was involved in the production of some of the music for hit new movie ‘Paddington in Peru’ as he continues to build on his career in writing tracks for films. The former frontman with ‘The Divine Comedy’ was confirmed to have had an active role with the music for the popular […]
Lakelands Retail Park bowling alley plans skittled?
CONCERN is growing for the future of the much-anticipated leisure facilities at the Lakelands Retail and Leisure Park. Speculation has been mounting over the past week after it emerged plans were being drawn up for what appears to be a new Lidl store at the park, which until now was not part of the plans for the development on the site of the […]
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 […]
Support welcomed for dementia sufferers
A NEW scheme has been set up to ‘provide comfort and stimulate cherished memories’ for Fermanagh residents who are living with dementia. In startling figures, it’s estimated that there are over 20,000 people living with dementia in the North. The number is expected to double over the next 16 years, by 2040. The Council has […]
Enniskillen cinema set to reopen
MOVIE fans received some welcome news this week in regard to when they might be able to return to the cinema here to see the latest film releases. Providing an update this week a spokesman for IMC Enniskillen said, “We are hoping to open mid-late August. This will allow us to ensure the safety of […]
Netflix generation still in love with the big screen
IN THE 24 years that Michael Collins has worked in the cinema industry, as manager at the cinema at Bowler Vision in Enniskillen, and later at Omniplex (now IMC) at the same site, he has witnessed a plethora of changes.
Girls night out – with a few brave men – for Fifty Shades of Grey!
THE EXCITEMENT and giddiness is palpable at Enniskillen’s IMC Cinema on Monday night. It’s day four of 50 Shades of Grey: And the largely female audience size shows no signs of waning. THE EXCITEMENT and giddiness is palpable at Enniskillen’s IMC Cinema on Monday night. It’s day four of 50 Shades of Grey: And the largely female audience size shows no signs of waning.