A LISBELLAW woman is completing a charity fundraiser by placing a suitcase and a water container under her Christmas tree to raise awareness of the humanitarian crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Libbet Irvine, a member of Lisbellaw Presbyterian Church, is drawing attention to the hundreds of thousands of people who have been […]
Major boost for female entrepreneurs in Fermanagh
FEMALE entrepreneurs in Fermanagh have welcomed news that there will be new programmes set up to enhance and develop their businesses and industries. Three programmes, ‘WeBuild’, ‘WeGrow’ and ‘WeScale’, are to be delivered as part of the Shared Island Enterprise Scheme and led by InterTradeIreland, in partnership with Invest NI and Enterprise Ireland. Beginning next […]
Students impress at Post-Primary Schools’ Cross-Country
OVER 200 students from across the county took part at the hugely popular Fermanagh Post-Primary Schools’ Cross-Country event at Castle Irvine Estate in Irvinestown. This is a great development event, where untapped talent can be unearthed and directed towards clubs to further develop the talent they have. At this time of year, it is hard to […]
Fermanagh mourns death of much-loved Kevin Gilmartin
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THE Belleek community has been saddened following the passing of much-loved and respected local businessman Kevin Gilmartin. Formerly of Cliff Road in Belleek, Mr Gilmartin passed away peacefully at his residence, after a short illness, surrounded by his loving family. Kevin, the youngest of eight, continued his education at Ballyshannon Technical School after primary school, cycling […]
Fermanagh ready for The Late Late Toy Show
ALL eyes will be on RTÉ tonight (Friday) as three children from Fermanagh are set to take part in the The Late Late Toy Show. Nina HE, from Newtownbutler, is set to showcase her incredible talent on Ireland’s long-running talk show. “I felt nervous. I don’t usually sing in public or even in front of […]
Fermanagh artists to be celebrated at exhibition
DEVENISH Gallery are holding an exhibition on Friday (December 5) at 7pm, featuring an extensive collection of work by internationally recognised local artist Liam Blake. It will be showcasing prints, posters and collectables for sale. This includes Elizabeth Bennett prints of Enniskillen, framed, Frances Morris’ tranquil Lough Erne print ,framed, and a ceramic plate by […]
Halligan hits hat-trick in Enniskillen Rovers victory
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F&W Division Three Enniskillen Rovers 5 St. Patrick’s Castlederg 2 By Patrick McKiernan A HAT-TRICK from Codi Halligan helped Enniskillen Rovers take all three points following their victory over St Patrick’s Castlederg at the Devenish College on Saturday. Rovers battered their Castlederg opponents in the first half and really should have been six up at […]
Police try to find owners of phone lost in Enniskillen
POLICE are in possession of a white I-phone which was lost in Next, Erneside Shopping Centre, Enniskillen in the last few weeks. A PSNI spokesperson said: “If this is your phone, please contact police via 101 quoting reference RM25074426. “Please note any persons coming forward to claim this phone will be required to unlock it […]
‘Inevitable’ emergency surgery will not return to SWAH
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STANDARDS set out by the Department of Health are preventing the return of emergency general surgery (EGS) to the SWAH, the Stormont Health Committee has heard. In 2022, in the months before the ‘temporary’ removal of EGS from the Enniskillen hospital, the Department of Health launched the Review of General Surgery in Northern Ireland. This set […]
Speakers to share inspirational stories in Enniskillen
THE Crest Centre at the South West College in Enniskillen will be a sell-out in January when the Aisling Centre’s ‘Hope, Healing and Growth Day’ returns by popular demand for a ninth year. Some top motivational speakers from Fermanagh and further afield will share their stories of how they found hope in the most trying […]