The Arney native said he had taken every precaution to stay safe.
It’s all funky style for Aidy
Music loving DJ Aidy Kelly has been on the turntable since his teenage days Then it was helping other DJs with their gigs locally, but it soon progressed to a semi professional status and at one stage he contemplated turning professional. But during lockdown he was on our screens regularly with his funky mix of […]
Lisnaskea women play their part in Covid fight
LISNASKEA woman Margaret Collins has certainly played her part in the battle against Covid-19, with the help of a small group of fellow sewers across the county who have volunteered their sewing skills to make face coverings for Fermanagh’s most vulnerable. “To date, our wee group in Fermanagh has 480 face coverings completed, […]
Swimmer Ellie’s taken to the lough for training
LOCKDOWN hasn’t bothered swimmer Ellie McCartney too much. The talented Enniskillen swimmer has been concentrating on her training routine in novel ways. Recently she has taken to Lough Erne to put in the hours needed to be an elite swimmer with Ireland. Now she’s heading to Spain with her mother Mary for a short […]
Local tragedy inspires Davy’s Covid charity single
AS THE country celebrated the NHS’ 72nd birthday on Sunday, Adrian Dunbar has given his backing to a fundraising song by his childhood friend Davy Kettles, which commemorates those who have lost their lives “in the line of duty” in the fight against Covid. Davy has written a new charity single, ‘No Tears at Your […]
Is the GAA’s return roadmap demanding too much of our c
Fermanagh’s finest club players to hear their views on some of the rules and regulations set out in the ‘Safe Return to Gaelic Games’ roadmap and also to hear their take on the fast-tracked plan that would see full contact training being able to resume. Paul Breen (Kinawley Brian Boru’s) Kinawley Brian Boru’s […]
Attending Mass – by ticket only!
AS CHURCHES prepare to reopen for services in the days and weeks ahead safety is their top priority. Indeed, those who are over 70-years-old or have underlying health conditions are being urged to keep using the webcam technology parishes have developed during the lockdown. For example, in the Ederney area, Fr Frank McManus, parish priest […]
Back on the ball… but with precautions
As GAA clubs in the county got back to full contact training on Sunday players and officials were continuing to take full precautions. The senior league division two club Belcoo was one of the many clubs in the county which returned to training with a full turnout of senior players. On a wet […]
Positives may yet come out of the pandemic
THERE is no doubt Fermanagh’s the Covid crisis has been a tragedy, with local lives lost and the county’s economy left in tatters. However, believe it our not, the pandemic may actually lead to some positive and much needed changes in the county. In fact, with the transformation across the whole of society in recent […]
The new normal in the salon
HAIRDRESSER Becky McClaughry who operates Becky McClaughry Hairdressing in Irvinestown was busy earlier this week ringing round more than 150 clients who had made booking for whenever she opened. “It’s going to be difficult,” she admitted. “There is a waiting list with over 150 people on it. We have to call all of […]