Irish star Dane reflects on life after shocking stroke


IRISH scrum-half Kathyrn Dane knows better than anyone how fickle life can be. Nine months ago she suffered a brain haemorrhage while training with Ireland, and is still a long way from making a full return to rugby, although she has been making steady progress. In an IRFU media call, Dane told how during a gym session with the Irish squad’s […]


Grandfather’s stories inspired Enniskillen War novel


HOSPITAL porter, David McCann, says that stories of war-time Enniskillen inspired his latest novel. McCann, 50, who combines being an author with his duties at the South West Acute Hospital, launched his second book, “A Boy Called Yank” at Waterstone’s bookshop at the Erne Centre. Set in 1943 Enniskillen, it tells the tale of a […]


Fermanagh rowers prove to be among the best in Ireland


THE Enniskilen Royal Boat Club J18 crew achieved the ‘Holy Grail of Irish Junior Rowing’ after they were crowned Irish champions at the major regatta which took place at Inniscarra in Cork. Due to the inclement and blustery weather in the Munster county, the Irish Rowing Championships were in doubt but the three-day regatta took […]


Oil spill on Enniskillen’s Sligo Road


POLICE have warned drivers to be aware of an oil spill in the vicinity of Sligo Road Enniskillen.   This has been reported to Roads service and they are attending.   Motorists are advised to drive with additional care in the area.


Enniskillen is the best!


IT’S OFFICAL! Enniskillen is the best kept large town in Ireland. The town scooped the large town award in Ireland’s Best Kept Town competition at a ceremony in Farmleigh House, Dublin this week. However, Enniskillen was pipped to the post by Carrick-on-Shannon for the overall winner’s prize with the Co. Leitrim town also taking the […]