Shock at scale of domestic violence in Fermanagh


MORE than one woman a day is seeking help from Fermanagh Women’s Aid (FWA), with the scale of domestic violence in this small rural county described as “staggering.” Every year FWA receives around 400 referrals, with the vast majority – approximately 70 percent – being self referrals and only around 25 percent coming from the police, meaning the […]

Stories from the stones..Horror history of Tully Castle


TULLY Castle nestled on the shores of Lower Lough Erne is the impressive remains of a fortified house and bawn built in the early 17th Century with a turbulent history. Located three miles north from Derrygonnelly, the castle was built by Sir John Hume between 1611 and 1613. Though its design owed much to Hume’s […]

Fermanagh schoolgirl to launch new books


MANY an aspiring writer has dreamed of publishing their first book, but for eight-year-old Amelia Greene she has gone one step further and released two at once. The Enniskillen schoolgirl is getting set for her double debut, which is due to take place at the Workhouse next Tuesday, November 12, where she will be joined […]

The Tumbling Paddies confirm Slieve Russell date


THE Tumbling Paddies has said they’re “super excited” to be returning to the Slieve Russell Hotel early next year after they confirmed that they’ll be taking centre stage at the Ballyconnell venue. The six-man band, who’ve established themselves as one of the hottest properties on the local music scene, recently confirmed tickets are on sale […]

Green light for Rossnowlagh caravan park


APPROVAL has been granted for a new caravan park near Rossnowlagh Beach. Earlier this year developer Adrian Patterson submitted a planning application for the new park, which will have 29 campervan pitches, at Crockahany/Rossnowlagh Upper. This followed a previous application in 2022 that was subsequently withdrawn. The development, which has been approved by Donegal County […]

Fermanagh man living the dream at the barber’s chair


A FERMANAGH man is now the first choice barber for some of the Premier League’s top stars as he builds on his 12 year dream of owning his own shop. Teemore man Louis Donohoe has received widespread social media acclaim and recognition after he has cut hair for some Liverpool and Northern Ireland footballers. After […]

National award for Fermanagh estate agents


A FERMANAGH estate agents has picked up an award in recognition of its social media campaign which hit over 100,000 views online and made ‘a huge effort to drive innovation’ locally. Montgomery Finlay & Co, was commended in the ‘Property Marketing Campaign of the Year’ category at the Belfast Telegraph Property Awards for its ‘Fermanagh’s Finest’ […]

Fermanagh farmers anger over inheritance tax charge


AS farmers continue to digest the inheritance tax announcement in last week’s budget, fears are growing for the entire future of the local industry. Indeed, many believe the introduction of a 20 per-cent tax on combined business and agricultural assets above £1million will spell the end of generational farming, particularly in rural parts of the North. Fermanagh and […]

Fermanagh woman ready for Knitting & Stitching finals


WITH only a couple of days to go until crafters and knitters from across the North flock to Belfast’s inaugural The Knitting & Stitching Show, the finalists in this years dressmaking competition have been revealed. Fourteen finalists from across Ireland are competing for the chance to get their hands on a Janome Sewing Machine worth £850. This […]