FROM spooky costumes to glowing finish-line smiles, Enniskillen came alive on Friday night as a record-breaking 1,600 runners hundreds took part in the Enniskillen Spooktacular 5K. The event, organised by Enniskillen Running Club, delivered everything its name promised – energy, excitement, and a hauntingly good atmosphere that brought the whole community together. The fun began with the Mini Spook, […]
Enniskillen man to star at prestigious awards event
ENNISKILLEN singer Sean Corrigan has been confirmed as one of the headline acts for the much-anticipated Northern Ireland Country Music Awards. Excitement is building across the county ahead of the hugely popular Northern Ireland Country Music Awards, set to take place in the Corick Country House Hotel and Spa in Clogher in February. The awards […]
‘Traumatic wait’ for breast cancer results
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LOCAL women are being left waiting up to nine weeks to find out if they have breast cancer – a delay described as ‘traumatic’ and ‘mentally devastating’ by one Fermanagh patient still awaiting a diagnosis after an urgent referral more than five weeks ago. Despite a new regional referral system introduced earlier this year to speed up […]
Fermanagh man McKenna linked to Celtic job
KIERAN McKenna is being considered as the new manager of Celtic Football Club, it has been reported. Sky Sports News reported this evening (Tuesday) that the Enniskillen man, who is currently in charge of Ipswich Town, is one of the top contenders to replace Brendan Rodgers. Rodgers stepped down from his position as manager of […]
Murphy hits hat-trick as Lisnaskea march to Ulster semi
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ULSTER LGFA IFC QUARTER-FINAL Lisnaskea 3-14 Glenravel 3-06 By Martin McBrien THREE goals from the classy Sharon Murphy helped Lisnaskea to a big win over Glenravel in Antrim on Sunday afternoon, as they booked their place in the Ulster LGFA Intermediate Championship semi-final. Lisnaskea’s experience, dating back to the 2011 Ulster and All-Ireland triumphs, proved […]
Community helps dig up history in Derrygonnelly
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PRIMARY school children from Derrygonnelly and Boho recently teamed up with experts from Queen’s University in a bid to discover some of the history and heritage of their rural village. Pupils from St Patrick’s Primary School and Killyhommon Primary School have been busy excavating an area of land in Derrygonnelly, as part of the Community […]
PSNI step up patrols ahead of Halloween
POLICE have been on patrol in Enniskillen and other local towns in recent days, with an increase in the use of fireworks in the lead up to Halloween. With the spooky season one of the busiest for emergency services, both the police and the fire service are preparing for a busy few weeks ahead, and […]
(NIHE) held its first-ever Domestic Abuse Awareness event in Fermanagh
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The Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) held its first-ever Domestic Abuse Awareness event in Fermanagh House, Enniskillen, last Thursday. The event was part of Domestic Abuse Awareness Week, with similar initiatives taking place across Northern Ireland. Its aim was to raise awareness about domestic abuse, its link to homelessness, and the range of support services […]
Council chiefs set off on trade trip to China
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By Thomas Maher FERMANAGH and Omagh’s top council officials have set off on a high-level visit to China this week – aiming to open new doors for tourism, education and business investment across the district. Council chair Cllr Barry McElduff, vice-chair Cllr Shirley Hawkes, and chief executive Alison McCullagh are spending four-and-a-half days in Huangshi, central China, […]
PSNI issue appeal for missing mother and children
Police in Fermanagh and Omagh are appealing for information to trace the whereabouts of three missing persons. “We are looking to trace the whereabouts of three missing persons; Sinead McNulty and her two children Oisín and Saorla O’Neill,” the PSNI statement said. “If you have any information that may help us confirm they […]