BEST friends Roderick Farrell and Sean Mullan have thanked the community in Lisnaskea and around the county for their strong support for their mega fundraiser for Autism NI and Splitz Gymnastics Club. In total, the men have raised a total of £10,740 through their fundraising, which included a recent coffee morning at Hyde Out Gym, pictured here. The fundraising […]
Clogher Diocese’s first priesthood entrant in six years
CLOGHER Diocese will welcome its first new member for the priesthood in six years this month. The former teacher, aged in his 20s, will be entering the propaedeutic (introductory) year of discernment in a few weeks. The propaedeutic year is a year of discovery during which a candidate for the priesthood receives an introduction to the […]
Tourism NI young ambassador enjoys Fermanagh
Tourism NI’s young ‘Adventure Ambassador’ has been enjoying some of Fermanagh’s world class attractions and experiences. You’re only a small step away from giant experiences as Tourism Northern Ireland’s ‘Adventure Ambassador’ eight-year-old Anna McGuinness and her family have been discovering. Having won TNI’s Giant Memory Making competition earlier this year, Adventure Ambassador Anna, and her […]
National recognition for Fermanagh business
THE founder of The Boatyard Distillery said he’s “incredibly honoured” after his produce has been named as the number one gin and the number one vodka favoured by UK’s top bars. The Boatyard Distillery, Fermanagh’s only fully-functioning distillery, has received massive national recognition in the recently released ‘CLASS Bar Magazine Report’ in a major boost for the […]
Fermanagh singer Treacy to headline at Mahon’s Hotel
DONAGH singer Patrick Treacy has said he’s “delighted” to be taking centre stage at Mahon’s Hotel where he’ll be collaborating with some top stars, including the much-loved Mick Flavin. Treacy, who recently won the prestigious Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, will headline the concert at the Delaney Suite at Mahon’s Hotel on Saturday, November 2, which […]
Fermanagh’s Boles secures central Ireland contract
FERMANAGH’S Claire Boles has been named among an elite group of 37 players to be awarded a central contract by the Irish Rugby Football Union. Last week’s announcement, made as part of the IRFU’s strategy to bolster the Women’s High-Performance Programme, is a proud moment for the Enniskillen native. Boles, who has been a consistent […]
Fermanagh celebrates Auxiliary Bishop of Westminster
RECENTLY a Mass was held in St. Nailes Church, Kinawley, to celebrate the ordination of Bishop James Curry as Auxiliary Bishop of Westminster. The Mass was concelebrated by Fr Maurice McMorrow, parish priest of Kinawley, and Fr Gerry Comiskey, Parish Priest of Drumlane, along with Monsignor Martin Hayes Vicar General of the Diocese of Westminster, a […]
Fermanagh saddened at death of well-known Brendan Hynes
THE Enniskillen community was left deeply saddened following the death of Brendan Hynes who was remembered as a “Derrin Road man through and through”. Formerly of Derrin Road, Mr Hynes passed away at the South West Acute Hospital on Friday. Born to parents Joe and Mary, Mr Hynes grew up in a tight-knit family alongside […]
New Fermanagh dementia choir is bringing hope to others
FERMANAGH residents living with dementia are being encouraged to “express their creativity within the arts” after a special choir was set up. Well-known music and drama teacher Aideen McNamara has formed the ‘Fermanagh Dementia Singing Group’. They recently headlined a special performance at Fermanagh House in Enniskillen. The ‘Fermanagh Dementia Singing Group’ is made up of […]
Invasive zebra mussel still impacting Fermanagh lakes
THE presence of the zebra mussel is still taking its toll on local waterways. Invasive alien zebra mussels have been identified in the Erne system since the 1990s, however recent surveys show their numbers and the sites where they are found have increased significantly, which now includes the Lower Bann. The zebra mussel is a […]