IRVINESTOWN runner Edel Monaghan claimed the Dublin Senior Cross Country title at Santry Demesne on Sunday. Along with the difficult underfoot conditions, competitors in the women’s race faced an extra barrier as this was the first championship race in Ireland where their distance came into line with the men’s at 9000m. To read more on this […]
Ambassador Seán Hoy says ‘Adeus’ to Brazil
The Monea man is returning to the Emerald Isle to take up a new government positition in Dublin.
Fermanagh passengers stranded by Dublin bus no-show
Tourists coming to Fermanagh were along those left waiting at the airport when the bus was cancelled at the last minute.
Teemore man’s furniture brightens up ‘Room to Improve’
A TEEMORE native’s furniture has proven to be a big hit in RTÉ One’s popular renovation TV series ‘Room to Improve’. Over the past two weekends, furnishings supplied by Pieces.ie run by Arthur Cassidy, who is originally from Teemore, and his wife Gráinne were featured in the show. On Sunday’s programme, they provided a variety of […]
Journalist in firing line for criticising Fermanagh
By John Carney OUTRAGED Fermanagh people have reacted angrily to Dublin journalist Brighid McLaughlin after her recent article about the county left many shocked and dismayed. Writing in her popular Sunday Independent column Brighid’s Diary, Ms McLaughlin did not hold back on what she thought of the place and its inhabitants. The writer’s gripes ranged […]
Why Lack is no substitute for Dalkey
The Dublin columnist was not impressed by her visit to Fermanagh.
Court hears blood found in horsebox as Lunney trial resumes in Dublin
THE TRIAL of the four men of accused of abducting and seriously assaulting Mannok director Kevin Lunney has resumed, after a break to consider legal arguments on CCTV. This week the trial of the four men at the Special Criminal Court in Dublin, which is currently being held in front of three judges rather than […]
Dunbar backs campaign to save historical 1916 site
The local star is lending his support and profile to a campaign to save historical 1916 sites in Dublin.
Strong opposition to plans to knock down Quinn pub
For many years the famous bar had been the ‘go to’ watering hole for Fermanagh sports and music fans.
Iconic Quinn’s pub set for demolition
If the walls of Quinn’s pub in Dublin could talk, it would have plenty of tales to tell.