THE Carrybridge RNLI crew came to the aid of 33 last year, new figures have revealed. In 2024 the volunteer crew was launched its lifeboat 18 times on Upper Lough Erne, with nine of these launches carried out in the hours of darkness. The figures were released ahead of the charity’s annual ‘Mayday’ fundraising drive, which urges the […]
Public warned not to disturb bird habitats
THE local public has been urged not to do anything that will disturb or damage our native wading and ground-nesting bird habitats, as intense conservation efforts continue on Lough Erne. With a number of incidents involving people and dogs disturbing precious curlew nests around the lough in recent years, the local community has been urged to enjoy […]
FLASHBACK FRIDAY…Trad festival hits Fermanagh
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Marcus helping families at the SWAH
A LOCAL man has praised the community for their support and generosity after he held a fundraising charity night to raise money to purchase chair beds for the South West Acute Hospital. Irvinestown man Marcus Corrigan raised over £6,000 from a ‘Night at the Races’ at Charlie’s Bar in Enniskillen, with the money buying five […]
Mother’s concern over lack of escorts on transport
A LOCAL mother has expressed deep safety concerns over Special Educational Needs (SEN) transport arrangements in Fermanagh. Speaking to the ‘Herald this week, the mother of two young children with additional needs revealed the current arrangements allow a large number of children to travel with only a single escort. She feels this is unsafe and is […]
Fr Gerry Comiskey in Rome for Pope Francis’ funeral
A WELL-KNOWN priest, who ministered in Fermanagh for more than 10 years, said it was “a very privileged moment” to witness Pope Francis’ final public appearance on Easter Sunday. Despite his ailing health, the pontiff appeared at St Peter’s Square on Sunday where he delivered his Easter blessing upon thousands of Catholics who watched on […]
Shelley on a mission to make travel more accessible
A FERMANAGH woman who is an ambassador for disability accessibility and inclusion is now drawing on her “lived experiences” to help others fully enjoy their travel adventures. Shelley Cowan from Tamlaght is on a mission to ‘change the narrative’ when it comes to the, unfortunately common experience of, discrimination while traveling. Shocking statistics found that there […]
Local caretaker honoured as backbone of the community
A FERMANAGH man has been recognised for his dedication and community spirit by being awarded the Families First NI, School Caretaker as Backbone of the Community award. Paul Quigley who is the caretaker at St. Tierney’s Primary School Roslea was nominated by a parent for his commitment and service to the school. “As the dedicated caretaker of […]
True blue Frank hoping to lift Irish Junior Cup
FRANK Wallace has kicked about at Enniskillen Town since he was a cub and on Friday evening he’ll run out at Windsor Park for the biggest game in his career in the sky blue jersey. 35-year-old Wallace came through the youth ranks at the club under the stewardship of the likes of Brian Lindsay and […]
Fermanagh drama group celebrates 25 years with panto
A LOCAL drama group is bringing a hugely popular pantomime to life on stage this week at the Termon Centre as they prepare to celebrate 25 years in existence with a special series of shows. The Borderline Players, who were established in September 2000, have been leading productions for over two decades and they’re currently […]