THE ARMED response that was deployed temporarily along the Fermanagh border last year is to be expanded and made permanent. Last September Garda Commissioner Drew Harris announced the an armed support unit (ASU) was to begin patrolling the border in Cavan and Monaghan. The unit was made up of up to 20 gardai from other […]
Halloween festival set to be latest cancellation
TRICK OR TREAT could be cancelled in Fermanagh this year, as health officials warn that breaching Covid restrictions would not be a sensible move as positive cases continue to rise in the area. The annual Halloween festival in Enniskillen is widely known for its extravagant firework display, attracting crowds from near and afar as they […]
Swimmers Cora and Ellie in Irish national squad
TWO top swimmers in the county have been selected for the Swim Ireland National Panel Performance Pathway. Lakelanders swimmers Cora Rooney and Ellie McCartney are to receive special training when they join Ireland’s brightest prospects which include current and prospective international champions as they are guided towards upcoming events like the 2021 Europe and World […]
EliRose has a passion for singing
Profile EliRose Magee EliRose Magee an 18 year old A Level student and singer from Enniskillen. Over the last few months she and her brother Sean Magee have started doing more singing together and she has started up a music page on facebook called EliRose Magee Music where she’s been posting some covers What is […]
Digital divide hitting home during covid crisis
FERMANAGH families are being left behind in both education and the workplace during the Covid crisis due to the ever increasing “digital divide” in the county. With so many local people working from home, and third level students now getting to grips with remote learning, having decent broadband connection is more important than ever. However, […]
Business Focus: Niall Smyth
Name: Niall Smyth Business Name: Smyth Leslie & Co. Business Location: Enniskillen How long have you been in business? 18 Years How many staff do you employ? 5 What would you say are your strengths? I am conscientious, determined, honest and know my own mind. In today’s world and particularly within our industry you must […]
‘Live and Local’ at lunchtime
SHOPPERS to Enniskillen and Omagh have been enjoying a musical treat on Saturdays with a live music programme from Fermanagh and Omagh District Council. ‘Live & Local @ Lunchtime’ has been taking place in Enniskillen and Omagh town centres each Saturday from 12 noon until 2.30pm since mid-August with the programme running until the end of […]
Business Focus: Michael Liddle
Name: Michael Liddle Business Name: Western Brand Poultry Products (NI) Ltd Business Location: Ballyhaunis , Co Mayo & Lisnaskea How long have you been in business? As a family owned Chicken processing company, since 1954, in Lisnaskea since 2006 How many staff do you employ?160 in Lisnaskea What would you say are your strengths? […]
Andrew wins audience prize at Festival of Voice
FERMANAGH tenor Andrew Irwin is hitting all the right notes this weather. Andrew, who sings hymns regularly at Rossorry Church of Ireland, won the Audience Prize at the Northern Ireland Opera’s Festival of Voice at the weekend. The competition was held over a week in Belfast with just five selected finalists from across the island […]
Business Focus: Ian Kells
Name: Ian Kells Business Name: SD Kells Business Location: Enniskillen, Lisnaskea, Irvinestown, Omagh, Lurgan, Banbridge, Portadown, Newtownards, Larne, Belfast, Armagh, Downpatrick & Newry How long have you been in business? SD Kells have been in business since 1928 How many staff do you employ? We employ 173 staff across all branches What would you say […]