FIVEMILETOWN footballer Aimee Neal said she is hoping to “be consistent” and get some game time this season with Shamrock Rovers after she signed a deal to join the Dublin-based club. The 21-year-old agreed to join the Irish Women’s Premier Division side from Glentoran where she has risen through the ranks and earned a reputation […]
Fermanagh cycling club marks 40 years in style
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LAKELAND Cycling Club celebrated its 40th anniversary in fitting fashion this summer, claiming the overall team title in the 2025 Cavan Interclub League after a strong and steady campaign across all six rounds. Running from 15 May to 3 July, the annual series brought together riders from six clubs, with points awarded across a mix […]
Council support programme provides lifeline for family
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A local family has opened up about the financial and emotional strain they faced after their young son became seriously ill – and how a new council-run programme provided vital support when they needed it most. The Fermanagh parents, who have three children, said their lives were turned upside down after their four-year-old son developed […]
Gráinne goes the distance for cancer support charity
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Local woman Gráinne McGoldrick walked 200 miles throughout July to raise funds for SWELL Fermanagh, a cancer charity supporting patients and families across the local area with vital services. Grainne marked the completion of her challenge with a community walk on July 2, where a crowd of supporters joined her for a final five mile […]
From Lisbellaw to Wall Street – Jeanette’s Journey
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Growing up on the main street of Lisbellaw, Jeanette Gamble never imagined that her childhood curiosity, whether setting up her own make-believe post office or bartering Barbie dolls, would one day lead her to the global stage. But it’s that same early passion for business, combined with unshakable determination, that has carried her across continents […]
New podcast launch aims to break stigma in Fermanagh
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A group of Fermanagh women have come together to launch a new podcast aimed at breaking stigma and supporting those struggling with their sexuality in the local community. The ‘Little Town Big Queeries’ podcast was created by friends Leah Parton, Billie Atkinson, Amber Leigh, and Leah McBride. Their friendship has spanned over five years, with […]
‘Phenomenal’ response to BID’s roundabouts
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They had been increasingly seen as an eyesore in the town in recent years, but now Enniskillen’s roundabouts have finally been given a make over. They’re “only going to get better” too, with Noelle McAloon from Enniskillen BID confirming the business support organisation is to continue with its ambitious project to redesign and revamp the […]
Irwin set for show-stopping Fermanagh homecoming
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AWARD-WINNING operatic tenor Andrew Irwin is set to return to the Enniskillen stage this week, following a standout performance last year that left audiences wanting more. The Monea native, who has performed across the globe, will once again be joined by English jazz pianist Joe Hill, for ‘Swingin’ in Saddlers’ at Saddlers Bistro, Enniskillen, this […]
Sadness following death of much-loved Amanda Corrigan
THE late Amanda (Mandy) Corrigan has been remembered as a “a bubbly person who always had a smile,” as the Enniskillen community mourns her peaceful passing, surrounded by her loving family. Formerly of Cornagrade Road Enniskillen, Ms Corrigan passed away last Wednesday, July 30. She had a long standing career in Marks and Spencer, where […]
Belcoo doctor conquers the English Channel
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A BELCOO doctor said swimming the English Channel was “one of the most challenging and rewarding experiences” of her life after she repeated a feat last achieved by a local man over 50 years ago. Dr Hannah Gillespie recently became the first woman from Fermanagh to complete the grueling solo swim across the 21-mile stretch […]