PSNI join Garda for ‘day of action’ on the border


THERE was plenty of activity on the Fermanagh border last week when the police services from North and South joined forces for a ‘day of action’. The pre-planned Joint Agency Task Force Day of Action by the PSNI and An Garda Síochána took place across the Fermanagh, Tyrone, Armagh and Down recently. It also involved other […]

St Patrick’s Day events confirmed for Enniskillen


EXCITEMENT is building throughout the county for the much-anticipated St Patrick’s Day celebrations in Enniskillen with “an expanded programme” of events set to take place in the town. Organised by the Project St Patrick committee, the celebrations will kick off in Enniskillen on Sunday (March 16) with a flotilla display on Lough Erne and a […]

Fermanagh love stories that span decades: The Tummons


By Annie Flynn IN HONOUR of Valentine’s Day we asked some of Fermanagh’s longest married couples, their secret to maintaining a long, happy and healthy relationship. Paddy and Anne Tummon from Enniskillen met in lower Tollington north London. They have been married for over 70 years and will celebrate their 72nd wedding anniversary on May […]

Fermanagh love stories that span decades: The Egertons


By Annie Flynn IN HONOUR of Valentine’s Day we asked some of Fermanagh’s longest married couples, their secret to maintaining a long, happy and healthy relationship. Gwen and Jimmy Egerton from Teemore, have been married for 54 years. They first met at the Silver Sandal Ballroom in Enniskillen. When asked what is the secret to […]

Fermanagh love stories that span decades: The Rooneys


By Annie Flynn IN HONOUR of Valentine’s Day we asked some of Fermanagh’s longest married couples, their secret to maintaining a long, happy and healthy relationship. John and Kathleen Rooney from Enniskillen met at a dance in Roslea and have been married for 50 years. When asked what is the secret to a long marriage? […]

Fermanagh to raise glass to celebrate World Whiskey Day


IRISH people don’t need an excuse to have a drink, but there is even more of an incentive this weekend. Saturday is World Whiskey Day and events are taking place all over the globe to celebrate it. Having a wee dram is more popular now than ever. Whiskey connoisseur Pat Blake of Blake’s of the Hollow […]

Pauline projects positivity to all women around her


FERMANAGH woman Pauline Corrigan has had many ups and downs in her life but still projects positivity to all women around her. Pauline headed a business called Beenificial for 12 years before closing due to Brexit. The mum of three took this as an opportunity to start another business, and now runs a Shepherds Hut Airbnb on […]

Fermanagh ready to celebrate St Patrick’s Day


THERE is no shortage of things to do in Fermanagh this St Patrick’s weekend. From parades to dancing to watersports, there is something for everyone to celebrate the patron saint’s big day. Belleek In Belleek the celebrations start on Thursday night March 14 at 8pm, where there is a traditional music session in Mulleek Community Centre. Belleek Pottery […]

Belleek looks forward to St Patrick’s Day


ALL roads lead to the border town of Belleek this St Patrick’s day as the village has created a jammed pack agenda to celebrate the national saint. The celebrations will begin on Thursday March 14 at 8pm where there will be a traditional music session in Mulleek Community Centre. The Fiddlestone Pub is the place to be on […]