HOLIDAY season is on the way and some Fermanagh residents have been left sweating as the wait for passports processing goes on. The Department of Foreign Affairs recently revealed that the average processing time for renewing a standard adult passport currently stands at 10 business days and 15 days for a child renewal. Of the 200,000 […]
Dunbar ready for London theatre
THE countdown is on until Enniskillen actor Adrian Dunbar makes his return on stage at one of the top theatres in England. A trailer released on social media this week has given fans of Adrian Dunbar a sneak peak of what could be expected as the former ‘Line of Duty’ star gets ready to star […]
Property rental prices rocketing in Enniskillen
NORTHERN Ireland rental prices increased by 10.1 per cent in the year to January 2024 official figures show, but that’s nothing compared to the rise in property prices in Fermanagh. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said the average private rents in Northern Ireland increased by 10.1 per cent in the 12 months to January, the highest annual […]
Council hands out most parking tickets in North
NEW data has revealed that the Fermanagh and Omagh District Council (FODC) area has dished out the most parking tickets in the past year. Figures analysed by CompareNI.com shows the council areas that received the most and least parking tickets in Northern Ireland. The data showed that, out of the ten council areas reviewed, Fermanagh and […]
Enniskillen car owned by late Queen Elizabeth sold
A CAR owned and driven by the late Queen Elizabeth II was housed in Enniskillen before its sale at auction this week. The car, a 2001 Daimler Majestic 4.0 V8, was sold on Monday evening for £103,522 including buyer’s premium through Bonhams auctions. The car, which is currently housed in Enniskillen, is filled with special royal touches, including […]
Lisa McHugh to release new album
EXCITEMENT is building in the local music scene as Fermanagh Country music star Lisa McHugh prepares to launch a new album. On Friday, May 17, the Glaswegian singer is going to release a new EP (extended play) which is set to take a different twist to her previous releases. The 36-year-old mother, who recently confirmed […]
Masterson qualifies for Miss NI
ANOTHER local girl has qualified for the Miss Northern Ireland finals. Annie Masterson from Enniskillen recently was crowned Miss Canavans 2024 at a heat for Miss NI in Canavans Bar, Garvaghy. The speech and language therapist wants to use the competition to raise awareness for her clients. “The clients I work with have learning disabilities and […]
Fermanagh acts are set for Country music festival
THE countdown is on until some of Fermanagh’s top bands collaborate at one of Ireland’s most popular Country music festival. Huge crowds are expected to turn out to Monaghan over the May Bank Holiday Weekend for the hugely popular and well-attended ‘Countryfest’, which attracts fans from all over the country. The event gets underway on […]
‘Darkness into Light’ celebrating 10th year
‘DARKNESS Into Light’ is returning for its 10th year in Lisnaskea. Hosted by The Oak Healthy Living Centre, the event will take place on Saturday May 11 at 4.15am starting from Castle Park Leisure Centre, Lisnaskea. Darkness Into Light is a unique, early morning experience which begins in darkness as thousands of people walk or run a 5km route while […]
Big changes to Enniskillen business scene
THE business merry-go-round has been spinning in Enniskillen lately, with new shops popping up and others moving on. After seven years of operating in Townhall Street, Granny Annie’s bar and restaurant has changed hands. Local businessman David Mahon of David Mahon Properties has taken ownership of the property and it will continue to operate as a bar and restaurant, […]