FERMANAGH locals Lizzie Hogg and Thomas Maguire have won the prestigious Marsh Trust Award for Museum Learning, in partnership with the British Museum. The pair, who have both been volunteering at Castle Coole for almost 15 years were honoured at a ceremony in London last Monday. The Marsh Awards celebrate outstanding volunteers in museums and […]
Business industry grows in the North
FERMANAGH business owners and entrepreneurs have been left feeling optimistic after it was revealed that the private sector in the North “performed particularly strongly” in August. While many households and families are still feeling the pinch, the business industry is growing throughout the North, with a reported majority of the population currently employed and in work. […]
Singer Vincy Walmsley to headline charity concert
ARNEY singer Vincy Walmsley has been confirmed as one of the headline acts and main performers as Fermanagh unites for a major ‘Chernobyl Children Appeal Charity Dance’. A large crowd is expected to turn out to the Killyhevlin Hotel in Enniskillen for a night which is aiming to raise money for children and people affected […]
Health developments show ‘people power’ still strong
NOT for the first time, ‘people power’ has been helping protect and restore vital services in Fermanagh, with a local campaign group pointing to community pressure as the reason for two positive recent developments. Save Our Acute Services (SOAS) has welcomed two recent “good news stories” about health services in the county – the first being […]
All action at Enniskillen Tennis Club
The highly anticipated Enniskillen Tennis Senior Club Championships, sponsored by The Enniskillen Hotel, concluded this weekend, delivering some standout sporting action and talent. After a series of hard fought matches, Connor Donaldson emerged victorious in the Men’s A/B singles defeating Matthew McGann in an intense final match. Other notable winners included Helen Kettyle and Donal […]
Erne Cot Adventures complete historic Fermanagh row
ERNE cot adventures have completed an historic row around Fermanagh for SWELL. The group is associated with Blue Green Yonder and their aim is to build, row and promote Erne cots, a traditional flat bottomed boat which is unique to Lough Erne and has been used for nearly a thousand years. The group decided they would row […]
Comedian Conal returning to The Ardhowen Theatre
THE Ardhowen Theatre in Enniskillen is expected to be a sell-out when the hugely popular Conal Gallen returns to the county with his “rip roaring” and much-anticipated new comedy. The 69-year-old from Ballybofey has established himself as one of the top comedians in Ireland and he’s now involved in a major and popular tour of the […]
Rural crime a ‘huge priority’ for police
RURAL thefts cost the local economy £2 million per year, according to the Justice Minister. Between June 2023 and June 2024, 399 rural crimes were reported in Fermanagh and Omagh district. Last week, police alongside partners from the Rural Crime Partnership (RCP) have launched Rural Crime Week NI 2024, hosting events across the North. The […]
Principal encourages St Mary’s students to ‘dream big’
A PRESTIGIOUS event unfolded last week as students and staff gathered to celebrate achievement and ambition at St Mary’s College, Irvinestown annual prize ceremony. The evening was filled with celebration of pupils academic success but also recognising talent and effort that the students have displayed in the last year. Guest speaker Sinead Quinn took to […]
Fivemiletown to host mental health awareness evening
FIVEMILETOWN is preparing to host their first ever Mental Health Awareness evening. The evening will take place in the Valley Hotel on October 9 from 7-9pm and will give people an opportunity to meet professionals and services within the local area. Mairead Phair, organiser of the event explained why she decided to make it happen, “I decided […]