Fr Gerry Comiskey in Rome for Pope Francis’ funeral


A WELL-KNOWN priest, who ministered in Fermanagh for more than 10 years, said it was “a very privileged moment” to witness Pope Francis’ final public appearance on Easter Sunday. Despite his ailing health, the pontiff appeared at St Peter’s Square on Sunday where he delivered his Easter blessing upon thousands of Catholics who watched on […]

Dublin must lead the way to ‘new Ireland’


THE IRISH government must lead the way to a border poll, and in creating a new Ireland that works everyone on the island, Fermanagh republicans were told on Sunday. Speaking at the annual Easter commemorations, held this year in Lisnaskea, former Fermanagh South Tyrone (FST) MP Michelle Gildernew hit out at “cruel cuts” by the British government, telling the  gathered crowd there was “a […]

Time zone threat hanging over Fermanagh


WITH the clocks due to ‘spring’ forward this weekend, it’s worth remembering Fermanagh still has the threat of an international time border hanging over it, thanks to Brexit. While the clock change is currently nothing more than a minor inconvenience for most, in years to come the bi-annual practice could become a very significant event locally as it could mean […]

Derrylin civil rights activist to be honoured


FIFTY years after the death of a Derrylin civil rights activist, a commemoration will be held on Easter Sunday to honour his memory. On April 20, 1974, Jim Murphy was shot dead while working at his garage in Corraveigha in Derrylin, prompting a wave of shock and sadness throughout the Fermanagh community. Following his death, a […]