IRVINESTOWN Primary School is celebrating a remarkable milestone – 50 years of educating and inspiring generations of students. Over the past half-century, the school has become a cornerstone of the community, shaping young minds and fostering lifelong friendships. On Saturday morning, over 100 guests gathered to mark the golden anniversary. Former pupils, staff and friends […]
Derrylin community unite for special crochet project
GROUPS of crafters in Derrylin have been ‘stitching together’ to create a lifelike display of the village in support of a beloved friend with cancer. What began as a creative idea soon became a heartfelt exhibition and a powerful act of community support. “We were devastated when we heard the news,” said Mary Mooney, art […]
Fermanagh to face Sligo in Tailteann Cup quarter-final
FERMANAGH will host Sligo next weekend in the quarter-final of the Tailteann Cup. Kieran Donnelly’s charges were drawn against the Connacht men in the draw for the last eight of the competition this morning (Monday). Sligo booked their place in the last eight with a 1-27 to 2-19 win over Carlow. To read more on […]
Fermanagh shop prepares for major redevelopment
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THE owner of Castle Archdale Service Station, which celebrated 10 years in business, is looking forward to an “incredibly exciting” chapter after they confirmed major redevelopment plans. Catherine Maguire, who acquired the Lisnarick business in May 2015, has announced a significant £700,000 investment plan which is expected to retransform the shop and foreground. Plans are […]
RNLI respond to over 100 callouts in four years
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Based in Killadeas, Enniskillen RNLI station is home to a dedicated crew who have responded to over 117 emergencies on Lough Erne in just the past four years. Now housed in a modern facility, these volunteers remain a vital presence on the water, ready to help whenever they’re needed. After operating from storage containers since […]
Aeropark will be ‘game changer’ for Fermanagh tourism
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THE developer of the ‘aeropark’ outside Enniskillen – set to be the first of its kind in the UK and Ireland – has said he already has 14 prospective residents interested in the 10 planned hanger homes. As expected, following a recommendation for approval by Council planners, the application for the major tourism development at St Angelo Airport […]
Fermanagh school’s final push for football pitch
A DERRYLIN primary school is just £14,000 away from building a vital 3G sports pitch to benefit pupils and the entire local community. St. Ninnidh’s Primary School Derrylin have until June 5 to raise their final amount. Since October 2022, staff, parents and the wider community have been working tirelessly to transform the school’s outdoor […]
Country music stars set to collab at Fermanagh venue
THE Ardhowen Theatre is expected to be a sell-out next month when some of the county’s top Country music singers and stars collaborate for “another night off blistering toe-tapping magic”. Excitement is building on the local music scene ahead of the much-anticipated return of the ‘Fermanagh’s Got Country’ roadshow which is expected to take centre stage […]
GALLERY: Caoimhe to represent Fermanagh in Tralee
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A ROSLEA woman has been crowned the Fermanagh Rose 2025 and will now prepare to represent the county at the Rose of Tralee Festival this summer. Caoimhe Connolly, a 26-year-old chartered accountant from Roslea was selected on Friday night at the Westville Hotel Enniskillen. The event seen seven impressive women battle it out for the […]
Fermanagh actor pledges support for cancer centre
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LOCAL actor Ciarán McMenamin said it was a “no-brainer” to attend the official opening of the new multi-million pound therapeutic Cancer Focus support centre in Enniskillen on Wednesday. The Enniskillen man, who has been involved in TV productions including BBC’s ‘Hope Street’, has been vocal in his support of the centre, recalling his late mother’s passion […]