A number of Fermanagh’s leading Country music stars are set to unite for a special cause at Mahon’s Hotel in Irvinestown next month. On Thursday, February 22, the Fermanagh establishment is set to host a major fundraising event, with all proceeds raised going towards the Fermanagh Down Syndrome Group. Derrygonnelly singer Rachel McConnell has been […]
Mount Lourdes bakers rise to the occasion
The Year 14 pupils of Mount Lourdes had a science lesson with a difference recently when they competed in their annual ‘Biology Bake Off Competition’. The pupils who are studying A Level Biology/Life and Health, were given the brief to come up with novel, tasty, scientifically accurate bake, that represented a biology theme. And the girls […]
Belcoo man settles age discrimination case
A BELCOO man has settled his age discrimination case against his former employer, after he challenged a decision to make him redundant. Seamus Gillespie, who was sales manager with bakery company WD Irwin and Sons Ltd, recently agreed to settle his case against the company for £75,000, with no admission of liability by the company. […]
Mary McAleese calls for end of celibacy
FORMER President of Ireland, Mary McAleese, has said there will be no priests left in the Western world in 30 years’ time unless the Catholic Church ends celibacy and the bar on married priests. Ms McAleese, currently chancellor of Trinity College Dublin, made the comments after Archbishop Charles Scicluna of Malta, an adviser to Pope Francis and highly influential […]
Community saddened by death of much-loved Freda Hudson
THE Enniskillen community was left devastated following the death of one of its much-loved residents Freda Hudson, who served the local community with ‘a smile’ for over four decades. Ms Hudson, formerly of Chanterhill Road in Enniskillen, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, surrounded by her family. Born between the bridges to parents Hughie and Lily […]
Trust reassures public on SWAH maternity services
The Western Trust has confirmed it remains committed to the maternity service from the SWAH.
Roslea farmer is president of Ulster Grassland society
A FERMANAGH farmer has been named as the new president of the Ulster Grassland Society (UGS). Rosela man John Egerton is already well-known in farming circles. He was appointed to his new role at the recent 2024 UGS conference, succeeding Colin Linton in the role. At the conference, Mr Egerton pointed to he role farming […]
Couple shattered after pet dog dies from poisoning
A FERMANAGH couple has been left ‘terrified’ after one of their pet Labradors died and another was left fighting for its life after they appeared to ingest rat poison at their home. In mid-December, couple Ethen and Emma Armstrong moved to a new house in Brookeborough, with their much-loved dogs, ‘Bono’ and ‘Shadow’. Just three weeks in […]
Work well under way at Enniskillen retail development
Work on the new Lakelands Retail and Leisure Park is now progressing at pace in Enniskillen.
Derrygonnelly farmer Karl ready for TG4’s ‘Glór Tíre’
Derrygonnelly farmer Karl Kirkpatrick is set to put his singing talents to the test later this when he performs on TG4 talent show ‘Glór Tíre’. The talented musician, who regularly performs alongside Pettigo’s Paul Kelly, is one of eight Country music singers who are set to appear in the new series of the popular programme. […]