A talented Fermanagh man is following his dreams as he stars in the new season of Hope Street. Jonny Cameron (who’s artistic name is Jonny Grogan) landed a role in the popular crime serial drama during the summer and will appear in the final four episodes as ‘Ross Dunlop’ a troubled teenager and son of the […]
Fermanagh motorists warned to be wary of deer
WITH the deer rutting season now upon us, Fermanagh motorists are being warned to watch out for stags jumping out in front of their vehicles on local roads. Typically lasting from late September into November, this is the time of year when stags are establishing their dominance to attract a mate, which involves ‘sizing up’ each other, […]
Big plans for ‘Run For Peace’ marathon
A MOLDOVAN runner who has been volunteering at the Clinton Centre in Enniskillen for the past few years hopes to be the catalyst for a new marathon event to support cross-border relations. On Saturday, UISCE (Understanding Ireland: Socially, Culturally & Economically) volunteer Dmitri Traciuc ran the 26.2-mile marathon distance from Manorhamilton to Enniskillen and wants it […]
PODCAST: Fermanagh boss Kieran Donnelly talks GAA rules
FERMANAGH manager Kieran Donnelly recently led Ulster to the Allianz Interprovincial Series title with a penalty shootout victory over Connacht at Croke Park. He recently shared his views on the new GAA rules on the Gaelic Lives podcast, on our sister title, Gaelic Life. Make sure and have a listen!
Lisbellaw Scarecrow Festival searches for ‘Raggy’
The ‘Hardrock’ scarecrow family adorns the entrance to Lisbellaw in readiness for the area’s second scarecrow festival! This year is promised to be bigger and better, with a number of events and workshops in addition to many homes displaying a ‘rural life’ themed scarecrow. From Saturday 26 September, the scarecrows will be popping up all over […]
Fermanagh mourns ‘true inspiration’ Siobhan Allister
THE county has been left mourning the death of much-loved Siobhan Allister who was a “tireless advocate” for people living with MS and a hard-working supporter of various charities. Ms Allister, pictured right, formerly of 47 Millstone Drive in Irvinestown, passed away peacefully at the South West Acute Hospital in Enniskillen, surrounded by her family, on Sunday, […]
Fermanagh band The Tumbling Paddies ready for Halloween
FERMANAGH band The Tumbling Paddies are preparing for one of their “favourite nights of the year” as they prepare to sell out the Abbey Hotel in Donegal Town this weekend. The six-man band confirmed that they’re going to be taking centre stage at the hotel on Sunday (October 27), with the venue expected to be […]
Big Tom does the business for Lisnaskea
TOM Clarke was a colossus for Lisnaskea Emmett’s on Saturday evening, hitting two goals as he produced a performance worthy of Man of the Match. Clarke’s physicality caused Irvinestown problems as the ‘Skea men paved the way to a first Intermediate Championship since 2010. The 30-year-old renewable energy engineer opted out for the last three years due to […]
Slieve Russell Hotel sold to Cavan ex-pat
THE new owner of the Slieve Russell Hotel said the deal “all ran smoothly” after he acquired the Ballyconnell property which once was one of the most prized possession owned by Seán Quinn. Melbourne-based construction company, The Brady Group, owned by Cavan-man Tom Brady, recently completed the acquisition of the hotel, for what’s believed to be […]
Fermanagh Lakeland Forum planned to close until 2027
THE Council has released details of the alternative leisure facilities it is putting in place for the planned redevelopment of the Lakeland Forum, which is expected to take more than two years to complete. The Council is due to meet in December to make the final decision on the proposed multi-million pound, state-of-the-art development of the […]