Enniskillen Lakelanders light up the pool in Limerick


FIVE members of the Enniskillen Lakelanders Swimming Club recently excelled in the pool at the hugely competitive Irish Age Group National Championships at the University of Limerick Sports Arena. The young Lakelanders’ swimmers joined almost 700 swimmers from 100 clubs competing over four days of competition. Sophie Hanna (12) qualified in the 50m Freestyle for […]

The Tumbling Paddies to release new music


FANS of The Tumbling Paddies are in for a treat after the band confirmed that they’re going to be releasing new music in the next few weeks. The six-man band is one of the leading lights in the local music scene in Ireland and they’re set to take another major step in their music career […]

Enniskillen woman takes up new role with Cancer Focus


WITH plans well underway for the North’s first therapeutic cancer support centre in Enniskillen, the charity behind the centre has appointed a well-known local woman as its new fundraising manager for the local area. Krystle Corrigan was named Cancer Focus NI’s Enniskillen and Fermanagh fundraising events officer last month, and she certainly hit the ground running, […]

Fermanagh stunned by young deaths


THE sudden deaths of two young people have left a small local community devastated. Codey Breadon, 15, and Andrea Malone, 21, both from Fivemiletown, tragically passed away at the weekend leaving family and friends distraught. Codey, who died suddenly on Friday, July 12, was a former student of Fivemiletown College. He was fondly remembered as “a boy with a smile that […]

Action on SWAH needed, says Fermanagh MP Pat Cullen


A SERIES of measures required to secure the success of the South West Acute Hospital in Enniskillen have failed due to the cuts implemented by the former Conservative Government, according to the new MP for Fermanagh and South Tyrone. Pat Cullen, who was previously the General Secretary for the Royal College of Nursing, told the Fermanagh […]

Philip Darcy to honour Fermanagh showbands


FERMANAGH showbands fans are in for a treat next week when much-loved Philip Darcy brings his huge collection of music memorabilia to Enniskillen for a special exhibition. Mr Darcy, a popular member of the local community, will host his ‘Remembering The Showbands’ exhibition at the Enniskillen Library from Tuesday until the following Friday, July 26. […]

Gaels blow Harps away in 22-point demolition


ENNISKILLEN Gaels ruled supreme in a much-anticipated top-of-the-table Westville Hotel Senior Football League Division One game against Derrygonnelly Harps at Brewster Park last night. Due to Fermanagh’s involvement in the Tailteann Cup, the first round of league fixtures were postponed, with games taking place across the county last night (Tuesday). In Brewster Park, Simon Bradley’s […]

Fundraiser organised in memory of Oisin Gregg


THE sister of the late Oisin Gregg has organised a car run to raise funds for Air Ambulance NI. The fundraiser is in memory of Oisin and to celebrate his birthday on the 2nd of August when he would have turned 19. The car run will take place on Sunday 4th August 2024 and will start in Belleek GAA grounds […]

Coeliac sufferer urges people to get tested


A FERMANAGH woman who has lived with a serious autoimmune condition for over 15 years has urged local residents to be aware of the symptoms of coeliac disease. As part of Coeliac Awareness Month, Roslea woman Agnes Lynch has spoken out about the condition which affects around 10,000 people in the North. “Mary [Lynch] has Down’s […]