Bazaar fever rolls into Derrygonnelly


St Patrick’s PS Derrygonnelly, are having a Bazaar on Sunday, 13 April at 3pm in Derrygonnelly Community Centre to raise fund for their ICT suite. Pictured are some pupils with a small selection of the prizes.

Derrygonnelly road closure sparks commuter frustration


RESIDENTS along the Derrygonnelly Road are expressing their frustration over the closure of the route, which they feel is unnecessary and disruptive. With detours causing delays and inconvenience in their daily routines, many locals are questioning the extent of the roadwork and the communication surrounding the closure. From Monday to Friday (March 14), from 8am […]

Tractor run in memory of Jamie Thompson


TRACTOR drivers across Derrygonnelly and Fermanagh are set to unite for a special fundraising tractor run in memory of the late Jamie Thompson, on what would have been his 21st birthday. The county was left deeply saddened when Mr Thompson, a father-of-one, passed away suddenly. His family are preparing to mark what would have been […]

Top gong for Fermanagh business


A LOCAL business has been recognised for its “commitment to top-tier sustainable energy solutions” at an awards ceremony which celebrated some of the best in the plumbing industry. Set up by Denzil Cluff in 2013 in Derrygonnelly, Ecoerne continues to lead the way in the field of renewable energy and it was recently celebrated at […]

Fermanagh pays tribute to GAA referee John Murphy


THE Derrygonnelly and Fermanagh community has united in grief following the death of well-known GAA referee and father-of-three, John Murphy, who passed away on New Year’s Eve after a battle with cancer. Formerly of Rosnarick Close in Derrygonnelly and more recently of Rossview in Lisnaskea, Mr. Murphy died in the Palliative Care Unit in Omagh. […]

Fermanagh school continues ICT fundraising bid


ST Patrick’s Primary School in Derrygonnelly has expressed sincere gratitude to the local community after raising over £5,000 towards the development of a modern, fully-equipped ICT suite. The school’s ambitious fundraising drive aims to purchase 30 computers, chairs, and computer benches for its pupils, alongside upgrading lighting, heating systems, and covering installation, painting, and flooring costs. With […]

Four police officers injured in Derrygonnelly


FOUR police officers from Fermanagh were among 20 injured in a 24-hour period across the North last weekend. The incidents occurred between Friday evening and Saturday morning. Superintendent Rosie Thompson revealed that four officers were hurt in Derrygonnelly while dealing with an aggressive suspect. Elsewhere, two were injured after their patrol vehicle was deliberately rammed […]

Donnelly Group supports Fermanagh school


A FERMANAGH school has hailed the “huge impact” that a local business has had on their pupils healthy and wellbeing after they sponsored a new kit which can be used for sporting activities. Donnelly Group, which has branches throughout the North, recently teamed up with St Patrick’s Primary School in Derrygonnelly to provide a new […]