Nathan Carter takes London Palladium by storm


LOCAL Country music star Nathan Carter recently sold-out the London Palladium as part of his action-packed and much-anticipated UK tour which has seen him perform in front of large crowds. The Liverpudlian, who lives in Fermanagh, marked his return to the iconic theatre in style when he sold out the 2,286 seater venue and he’s now […]

New CEO of Share Discovery Village


FERMANAGH outdoor education charity Share Discovery Village has announced the appointment of A new interim CEO. Share Discovery Village, located just outside Lisnaskea revealed on social media that Barry Funston will take on the role. Barry is the former CEO of the Rory McIlroy Foundation and chair of the Mary Peters Trust. “I am delighted […]

Fermanagh families welcome baby loss certs decision


BEREAVED parents have welcomed news that baby loss certificates will be “operational by the end of the year” after years of campaigning to introduce the legislation in the North. The Northern Ireland Executive is set to follow its counterparts in the UK by agreeing to introduce the certificate, which will officially recognise babies who have been […]

Mohan family to launch late father’s history book


ONE month on from his sad passing, and the family of the late John Mohan will gather this weekend for the launch of his local history book. The 88-year-old had been preparing to launch his long-awaited publication, ‘All Roads Lead to Mohan’s of Follom: The Life and times of a Country Shop 140 years in Business’ when […]

Fermanagh health campaigners question hospital figures


THE WESTERN Trust has insisted figures it provided to the health regulator for its review on the removal emergency general surgery (EGS) from the SWAH were accurate. Fermanagh campaigners fighting to restore the service had questioned the figures on bed capacity provided by the Trust to the Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority (RQIA) for a review into […]

Celebrations for Fermanagh centenarian Maureen


MAUREEN McCarron, a remarkable woman who recently celebrated her 100th birthday, has lived a life filled with hard work, love, and resilience. Born Mary Brigid Hackett in 1925, Maureen has seen a century of change and has been an enduring presence in the Fermanagh community for over 60 years. Known for her industrious nature, her […]

Green light for new Enniskillen play park


PLANNING officials have given the go-ahead for a new play park and picnic area in a residential area of Enniskillen. The new fenced-off nine-item playground, complete with picnic tables and benches, is planned for Sycamore Drive, just off the Coa Road in the county town, and will serve the wider Cavanaleck area. With Council officials recommending […]

Fermanagh shows support for supermarket plans


THE FAMILY behind a popular local business has thanked the community for the overwhelming support its shown for their plans to expand. Rooney’s Eurospar on the Cornagrade Road in Ennsikillen recently lodged plans to demolish the supermarket and rebuild it – a plan that will create around 10 new jobs. The business currently employs around 65 people, […]