Enniskillen named number one most welcoming town in UK


FERMANAGH has long been famous for its friendliness, and now the county town has been officially named the most welcoming place in the UK. A major survey by online travel giants Booking.com has revealed not only is the UK one of the best countries in the world for customer service, but also that Enniskillen is […]

Stark warning to those who don’t believe Covid is real


A Western Trust worker from Enniskillen has sent out a stark warning to the public, claiming that actions towards medical advice and restrictions will determine how health professionals overcome the ongoing pressures of Covid. Cathy Magowan is the carers co-ordinator for the Trust and based in community social services. Ms Magowan provides support to unpaid […]

Emer’s ‘Dry January’ will boost funds for Aisling Centre


‘BETTER days are to come’, for anyone suffering with mental health, according to Emer Jones from Enniskillen, who has taken on the ‘Dry January’ challenge to raise vital funds for the Aisling Centre. “In October I lost my sister Erne to suicide, it has been a very difficult time for me and my family,” explained […]

Drugs and Covid fears at ILLEGAL party house


Enniskillen have resulted in several suspected drug overdoses, numerous police call outs, and a number of alleged Covid breaches in the past three weeks alone. That’s according to police giving evidence against two local young people accused of breaching Covid-19 restrictions at the house in Kilmacormick last week, where police claim  anti-social behaviour has been […]

Erne Larder products enjoyed all over the globe


FROM Fermanagh to the US and beyond, Erne Larder products are being enjoyed all over the globe. Declan O’Donoghue, owner of Erne Larder recently completed his first order to the US for his jams, relishes and chutney. This week due to popular demand a second order is on its way to America.  The local businessman […]

Court

Suspended sentence for scraping cars in Cornagrade


AN ENNISKILLEN man has been given a suspended sentence for scraping a  number of cars in the Cornagrade area last year. Darren McGill appeared at Enniskillen Magistrates Court on Monday for sentencing on eight counts of criminal damage, related to two separate  incidents in June 2019 and January 2020, resisting police and common assault. The case […]

Gourmet style… New hotel meals on a tray!


IT IS no secret that ‘Gourmet Bros’ located on Townhall Street, Enniskillen, has gone from strength-to-strength since opening its doors for the very first time back in late November. While the outbreak of Covid-19 has had a devastating impact on Fermanagh’s hospitality sector in recent months, Gavin and Nicky Cassidy took an innovative stop forward […]

Community heartbroken by death of devoted mother


THE Enniskillen community has been left heartbroken following the tragic death of 48-year-old Annette Hallett of 7 Kilmacormick Close. A devoted mother to Rory, Aoife and Carla, Ms Hallett will be forever remembered for her ‘kind soul’ and ‘pure heart’ as she carried a smile for everyone she met in life. “Mum loved to wear […]