THE SOUND of bagpipes will soon resonate through the air as the annual Fermanagh Pipe Band and Drum Major Championships return, promising a vibrant day of music and spirited competition. The long established cross border, cross community event, presented by the Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association is set to showcase the finest pipe bands from […]
Trade union leader’s 50 year fight for better rights
TRADE unionist Jim Quinn has been fighting for better rights for local workers for nearly 50 years and his passion to make a difference saw him go head to head with the British Government. After what he describes as an ‘unsuccessful’ education, the Cornagrade man took on employment at ‘Peeters Picture Frames’ in Enniskillen in […]
‘Glór Tíre’ champ Paddy welcomed home in style
A LARGE crowd recently turned out to ‘Frank’s Bar’ in Lisnaskea for a special homecoming celebration to honour the achievements of the county’s first ‘Glór Tíre’ winner Patrick Treacy. The Donagh man wrote his name into the history books when he was named as the winner of the hugely popular TG4 talent show, with fellow Fermanagh […]
New scheme to help people with dementia in Fermanagh
PEOPLE who are living with dementia in Fermanagh are being offered the chance to avail of a unique and new support system which will provide comfort and relief to them and their families. The Council has linked up with the Western Trust, Age Concern Causeway and Public Health Agency to introduce a new safeguarding scheme […]
Fermanagh rallies to support Loris
THE motorsport community across the country joined forces to raise money to support Enniskillen biker Loris Britton who suffered serious injuries following a recent accident at Newtownards. The 25-year-old, who is the son of the late Richard and Maria Britton, was involved in a crash at the Kirkistown Racing Circuit on Easter Monday, during the […]
Erne Flower Arrangement Society celebrate 50 years!
THE Erne Flower Arrangement Society recently celebrated its Golden Anniversary. The society formed on the 1st November 1975 and to acknowledge the milestone of the club their members celebrated with a wonderful meal and floral demonstration at Killyreagh House, Tamlaght, the home of Lord and Lady Hamilton. The evening included a tour of their beautiful gardens. Chairwoman […]
Balcas owners open new site in Scotland
THE owners of Fermanagh’s leading timber manufacturer Balcas has officially opened a new multi-million pound facility in Scotland as the company continues to go from strength to strength. In October 2021, Glennon Brothers successfully took over Balcas and they invested significant funding into the Fermanagh-based company to help the business expand and develop. It was […]
Ella eyes the crown as she heads to 2025 Miss NI final
THE countdown is on to the 2025 Miss Northern final and one contender chasing the title is 19-year-old Ella O’Donnell from Enniskillen. Ella is a first year Biomedical Engineering student at Ulster University. She earned her spot in the final after qualifying at the second round of heats in Horatio Todds. Speaking to the ‘Herald, Ella […]
Christie relieved as ‘Winged Leader’ makes history
LOCAL horse trainer David Christie said it was “unbelievable” after his horse ‘Winged Leader’ equalled an Irish point-to-pointer record at Necarne Estate which has stood for almost 70 years. There were jubilant scenes in Irvinestown on Saturday when the much-loved horse claimed his 33rd point-to-point victory, equalling an Irish record set by ‘Still William’ between 1959 […]
Globe success for Lisnaskea’s Caoimhe
LISNAKSEA’S Caoimhe Donaghy has taken the World Irish Dancing Championships by storm, securing an outstanding fourth place and the coveted globe trophy. At just 12, Caoimhe competed in the category under-13 with 174 dancers from all over the World. “I felt a bit nervous but excited too as I just wanted to dance, as I was […]