Fermanagh singer links with Liverpool’s Robbie Fowler


FERMANAGH singer-songwriter John Garrity said he was “delighted” to team up and collaborate with one of Liverpool Football Club’s all-time best ever players during a special tour of the North. The Enniskillen man recently joined forces with Robbie Fowler, the Liverpool star who is the eighth all-time goal scorer in the Premier League, as he […]

Tributes paid to Enniskillen rugby great Ernie Beatty


THE Enniskillen community has been left deeply saddened following the sudden death of Ernest (Ernie) William Guy Beatty who was a stalwart of the Enniskillen Rugby Football Club. Mr Beatty, formerly of The Rowans in Mullaghmeen Road in Enniskillen, passed away yesterday [Tuesday]. A stalwart of the Enniskillen Rugby Club, Mr Beatty was a distinguished […]

Fermanagh businesswoman Lena Corrigan laid to rest


ONE of Enniskillen’s most respected and pioneering businesswomen was laid to rest this morning (Wednesday). Lena Corrigan, née McCauley, of 43 Chanterhill Road, Enniskillen and formerly Belmore Street, died peacefully on Sunday, August 18, at the South West Acute Hospital surrounded by her family. Lena, 92, pictured right, and her late husband Eugene ran the busy, […]

Fermanagh farming family fury after tractor stolen


A FERMANAGH farming family has been left furious after a “treasured” Case tractor and square bailer was reportedly stolen in the Kinawley/Derrylin area last night (Wednesday). “This outfit, whilst vintage and treasured by my father, was stolen last night. It is quite unique and was likely taken to order,” posted Olive Thornton, in an online […]

Heartbreak following sudden death of Fermanagh man


THE FERMANAGH community has been left devastated following the sudden death of young local man, Cameron Menary. Cameron, who was just 22-years-old, passed away last Thursday, August 15, at his home in Maguiresbridge. Cameron was the son of Trudy and Tommy, brother of Natasha, Kyle, Jordan, Scott, Jamie, and Nikita, and the grandson of Jim, Irene, […]

Mizen to Malin cycle in memory of Aran


A HERO’S welcome awaited two dozen local cyclists when they returned from an epic 400-mile charity spin in memory of their friend and fellow Omagh Wheelers Cycling Club rider, Aran Sheridan. A 24-strong peloton, honoured Mr Sheridan, who is originally from Tempo, and raised money for the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust, by embarking on a country-long journey that […]

‘Tully’ ready for Enniskillen gig


ENNISKILLEN is set to be rocking later this month when some of the county’s top music acts showcase their talents as part of a major celebration to honour one of the town’s oldest pubs. Fermanagh band ‘Tully’, who recently collaborated with Country music star Nathan Carter, has been confirmed as one of the main acts […]

Past and present RNLI crew honoured


A MAJOR celebration was held at Fermanagh’s leading RNLI branches to celebrate 200 years of the organisation which puts “their own lives at risk to save others” in Fermanagh. Founded back in 1824, the Royal National Lifeboat Institution provides a vital and life-saving service to people who find themselves in trouble in water across the […]

St Aidan’s High School opens learning hub


ST Aidan’s High School Derrylin has recently opened a major new development which will enhance the learning environment for pupils and staff in a welcome “vote of confidence” for the school. A major redevelopment has been ongoing at the Fermanagh school, with Cookstown-based JDC Building Works Ltd heading up the project of erecting a new ‘Learning […]