Enniskillen RNLI find jet skiers after search


THE RNLI came to the rescue of two jet skiers in difficulties last week, following a dark, misty search on the Erne. Shortly before 7pm on Monday, March 24 the volunteer crew launched the station’s John and Jean Lewis, at the request of the Coastguard following reports of jet skiers in difficulty. It had initially […]


Enniskillen air cadets take to skies for the first time


By Callum McGuigan FOUR Enniskillen students have taken to the skies as a first for the newly established air cadets. Last Wednesday budding aviators from the Enniskillen Air Cadets, which first formed last October, were the first to go full throttle from the unit. The cadets were geared up in flight suits and had a […]


Referee shortage putting ladies GAA game in jeopardy


THERE are just 12 referees signed up to cover all senior and underage ladies GAA games in Fermanagh as fears grow over the significant shortage of local match officials in the county. An urgent email was sent out to all club secretaries by Fermanagh LGFA Development Officer, Conor Meehan, who said that lack of referees […]


Search is on for next Fermanagh Rose of Tralee


THE search is on for the next Fermanagh Rose of Tralee, as the beloved annual festival gears up for another exciting selection process. This prestigious event celebrates the spirit and talent of young women from the region, offering them a platform to shine on both local and national stages. Fermanagh has not been represented in […]


Enniskillen town centre ‘just coping’ as fears grow


BUSINESS owners are fearing “people won’t come” to the county as major concerns are raised over the future of tourism and the industry in Fermanagh and the town centre in Enniskillen. The county’s industry is on a knife-edge as fears grow over the future of Fermanagh Lakeland Tourism and the sharp rise in National Insurance […]


Nathan Carter takes London Palladium by storm


LOCAL Country music star Nathan Carter recently sold-out the London Palladium as part of his action-packed and much-anticipated UK tour which has seen him perform in front of large crowds. The Liverpudlian, who lives in Fermanagh, marked his return to the iconic theatre in style when he sold out the 2,286 seater venue and he’s now […]


New CEO of Share Discovery Village


FERMANAGH outdoor education charity Share Discovery Village has announced the appointment of A new interim CEO. Share Discovery Village, located just outside Lisnaskea revealed on social media that Barry Funston will take on the role. Barry is the former CEO of the Rory McIlroy Foundation and chair of the Mary Peters Trust. “I am delighted […]