FR Charles Cross said he’ll be “depending on your prayers” as he prepares to leave the Graan to take on the position of rector in Ardoyne, as the latest Passionist clerical changes are announced. Members of the Passionist order met recently when they appointed Fr Martin Coffey CP as their new Provincial, with a number of […]
Traffic disruption expected in Enniskillen on Saturday
THERE will be disruption to traffic in Fermanagh this Saturday due to two large events taking place, Fermanagh Pride and the Lakeland Stages Rally. In relation to the Fermanagh Pride parade, delays are expected from 11.30am as participants and supporters assemble at the Find Centre on East Bridge Street, Enniskillen. The parade will commence at […]
Gaeilge guardian John’s mission to keep Irish alive
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He’s been hailed as Fermanagh’s greatest champion of the Irish language, and at 78-years-old John Carron’s mission to help the community speak a ‘cúpla focal’ shows no signs of slowing. A retired school principal, Kinawley man John’s unwavering commitment to Gaeilge has spanned over four decades. Whether guiding trainee teachers, leading cultural trips, or creating […]
Shock as man dies on Cuilcagh Mountain
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A MAN has died after following a medical emergency on Cuilcagh Mountain yesterday morning (Sunday), it has been reported. Northern Sound FM reported that a number of emergency services, including the North West Mountain Rescue Team, were called to the scene of the incident early yesterday morning. It’s also understood that the National Ambulance Service, […]
PSNI believe series of thefts in Enniskillen are linked
POLICE are investigating a series of burglaries and thefts in Enniskillen yesterday, August 30, which are believed to be linked. A police spokesperson said: “The first report, was that an unsuccessful attempt had been made to enter a vehicle in Yoan Road area at approximately 1:15am. A short time later a Blue Toyota Hilux was […]
Fresh Focus group make debut at Croke Park
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A TEAM of GAA enthusiasts from Fresh Focus pulled on their Fermanagh jerseys and enjoyed a trip to Dublin where they were offered the opportunity to showcase their skills in Croke Park. The Fermanagh group recently took to Croke Park for the ‘GAA for All’ programme, with training sessions locally, which culminated in a hugely […]
Enniskillen student set for study year in the USA
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A LOCAL student is “really excited” to study for a year in America after she was one of 60 young people in the North who are set to avail of a significant opportunity to travel to the States. Chloe Porter, a former pupil at Enniskillen Royal Grammar School and a student at Queen’s University, will […]
‘Katie’s story must save other young lives’
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By Annie Flynn THE mother of Ederney teenager Katie Donnelly has spoken with raw honesty about the torment her daughter endured, as she appeals for urgent action on mental health services to help save lives. As the third anniversary of Katie’s death approaches, Erin Donnelly says families are still being put at risk by long […]
The heartbreaking history of ‘Backstreet Boys’ retold
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A MOVING exhibition at Enniskillen Castle Museum is shining a light on a little-known chapter of local history, honouring the men from the backstreets of Enniskillen who served and died during the First World War. Organised in partnership between the Fermanagh Genealogy Centre, the Inniskillings Museum, and Fermanagh County Museum, the exhibition tells the story […]
Pettigo film student wins nine international awards
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A STUNNING short film by Pettigo filmmaker Frances Maguire has scooped nine international film awards and has been selected to screen at six international film festivals around the world from Chile and Australia to the US and France this summer. The short documentary titled “Echoes of an Irish Lifetime (2025)” focuses on the reminiscences of […]