THE neighbours could have heard us, leastways, the cat hid under the sofa. At 6.27 on a late January evening, the lights came back on. An assault on the senses – the front room illuminated. Out in the yard, my brain registered its meaning, but still it took a moment, stalled in disbelief. Running in […]
Boho man Gary brings granny’s accordion back to life
The Fermanagh teacher turned to the team at ‘The Repair Shop’ for help restoring a piece of family heritage.
Fears gambling will be ‘a temptation’ with rising costs
A LOCAL father who lost his son to suicide as a result of a serious gambling addiction fears some people may be forced to turn to desperate measures as the cost-of-living crisis rolls on. With families and residents feeling the pressure, fears are high that some people may turn to gambling in a bid to […]
Roslea’s Katie celebrates century of love and laughter
By Niamh McGovern ‘LIVE life and keep moving’ is the key to a long and happy life, according to Fermanagh centenarian Katie Lynch. Long-time Roslea resident Katie celebrated her 100th birthday on Thursday surrounded by her large and loving family during a lively gathering. Born on December 19, 1924, to Mary-Ann Flynn and Tom Carol, […]
Fermanagh family receives vital letter seven days late
A LOCAL family has blasted Royal Mail for its delayed delivery which saw a letter from the Northern Ireland Water Service arrive seven days late and on the same day their water was being turned off. Residents have recently hit out at Royal Mail over their local service, which according to a senior postman, is […]
Enniskillen getting ready for bumper Christmas festival
WITH snow on the horizon and ‘I’m a Celebrity’ on our TV screens it can only mean one thing… Christmas is around the corner. With the Christmas lights being switched on this weekend (Saturday 23) in Enniskillen, the town has no shortage of things to do to full embrace the Christmas spirit. Experience Enniskillen has […]
Ballinamallard woman celebrated by UFU
FERMANAGH farmers are working with nature, not against it, and are producing some of the best produce in Europe as a result. That’s the message from local farmer Megan Morrow, who is this subject of this month’s ‘Women in Agriculture’ profile by the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU). She wants the public to know that the […]
Lisbellaw Scarecrow Festival searches for ‘Raggy’
The ‘Hardrock’ scarecrow family adorns the entrance to Lisbellaw in readiness for the area’s second scarecrow festival! This year is promised to be bigger and better, with a number of events and workshops in addition to many homes displaying a ‘rural life’ themed scarecrow. From Saturday 26 September, the scarecrows will be popping up all over […]
St Aidan’s the school for me, says new principal
NEW St Aidan’s Derrylin principal says the school is “the school for me”. Originally from Donegal, new principal Maura Melanaphy has trained and worked in Liverpool for the last 20 years, starting as a PE teacher and working her way up to deputy head teacher. After having a family over in Liverpool, Maura and family […]
Charlie’s Bar gears up for 80 more years of success
AFTER surviving a World War, the introduction of the dreaded breathalyser, a pandemic and the ‘crippling’ cost of living crisis, Charlie’s Bar is still standing in Enniskillen, as it celebrates 80 years in business. In August 1944, while World War II was raging, Charlie and Bea Burns, regarded as pioneering visionaries in the local business […]