A LOCAL rugby club has congratulated two of their members after their “longstanding and distinguished service” was recognised at a major Irish Rugby celebration at the Aviva Stadium. Aly and Terry Finlay have been central figures in the development of rugby in Enniskillen and in Fermanagh and they were honoured at a celebration for 150 […]
Today’s weather forecast for Co Fermanagh
Today, there will be little change, with dry and fine conditions expected and plenty of sunshine throughout the day. Slightly warmer, particularly inland.
Skirl of the pipes returns to the Broadmeadow
THE SOUND of bagpipes will soon resonate through the air as the annual Fermanagh Pipe Band and Drum Major Championships return, promising a vibrant day of music and spirited competition. The long established cross border, cross community event, presented by the Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association is set to showcase the finest pipe bands from […]
Trade union leader’s 50 year fight for better rights
TRADE unionist Jim Quinn has been fighting for better rights for local workers for nearly 50 years and his passion to make a difference saw him go head to head with the British Government. After what he describes as an ‘unsuccessful’ education, the Cornagrade man took on employment at ‘Peeters Picture Frames’ in Enniskillen in […]
Today’s death notices for Co Fermanagh
Brown, 17th May 2025, peacefully, at Altnagelvin Area Hospital. Olive, late of Breandrum Park, Enniskillen. A devoted mother of Sharon (Alex), Roy, Judith and Raymond, and a very special grandmother of Marli and Eva and great grandmother of Tori. Also a very dear sister of Margaret, Jennifer, Dinah, Eileen and the late May. Family home […]
Today’s weather forecast for Co Fermanagh
Today, it will be a dry and sunny start to the day. In the afternoon, some patchy cloud will develop bringing scattered showers once more, these heavy and thundery, particularly in the south-west.
‘Glór Tíre’ champ Paddy welcomed home in style
A LARGE crowd recently turned out to ‘Frank’s Bar’ in Lisnaskea for a special homecoming celebration to honour the achievements of the county’s first ‘Glór Tíre’ winner Patrick Treacy. The Donagh man wrote his name into the history books when he was named as the winner of the hugely popular TG4 talent show, with fellow Fermanagh […]
New scheme to help people with dementia in Fermanagh
PEOPLE who are living with dementia in Fermanagh are being offered the chance to avail of a unique and new support system which will provide comfort and relief to them and their families. The Council has linked up with the Western Trust, Age Concern Causeway and Public Health Agency to introduce a new safeguarding scheme […]
Fermanagh rallies to support Loris
THE motorsport community across the country joined forces to raise money to support Enniskillen biker Loris Britton who suffered serious injuries following a recent accident at Newtownards. The 25-year-old, who is the son of the late Richard and Maria Britton, was involved in a crash at the Kirkistown Racing Circuit on Easter Monday, during the […]
Today’s death notices for Co Fermanagh
Brown, 17th May 2025, peacefully, at Altnagelvin Area Hospital. Olive, late of Breandrum Park, Enniskillen. A devoted mother of Sharon (Alex), Roy, Judith and Raymond, and a very special grandmother of Marli and Eva and great grandmother of Tori. Also a very dear sister of Margaret, Jennifer, Dinah, Eileen and the late May. Family home […]