AFTER 36 years delivering countless local babies, some of whom may now even be reading this article, midwife Rosemary Lynch is preparing to say a fond farewell to her colleagues at SWAH. Having started out at the Tyrone County Hospital at 21-years-old, Rosemary has been caring for local babies and mothers here in Fermanagh […]
Heartbreaking decision to return home was right for Joa
From preparing for a quarter final in Australia to being on a flight home in the space of days, Joanne Doonan’s Australian adventure was cut dramatically short as the Covid crisis took its toll around the world. Credit to the experienced player and those at the helm of the club the decision to call a […]
Piper was a ‘leading light’ in community
THE death has taken place of a Ballyreagh man who dedicated his life to pipe band music and amateur dramatics. A leading light in both, Pat Murphy from Ballyreagh, Tempo, died at home after a short illness. Aged 81, he spent a lifetime of work dedicated to pipe bands in the region accessing formal training, […]
Mid Summer kick off on the cards
GAA fans across the country were given a grateful boost on Friday when it was revealed that action looks set to return to the playing field in coming weeks. Shay Bannon, Chairman of the GAA Advisory Group, released a 15-page ‘Safe Return to Gaelic Games’ document outlining the road ahead and how the GAA […]
Gawley kicks target time into touch during fundrais
LYLE Gawley raised over £2,000 for the Aisling Centre in Enniskillen after blitzing his kickathon challenge on Wednesday of last week. The Fermanagh Ju Jitsu Club sensei had hoped to complete 2000 kicks in around two hours but he surprised himself by finishing his task in half that time. Gawley, who is a 6th […]
Life after lockdown is no fun for our four-legged friends!
WHILE lockdown has been a ‘blessing’ for many people, nobody has been more thankful for time at home than dog owners! However, as lockdown restrictions ease and more people make their way back to work, dogs across the county are at a loss. “New bonds have been formed over the course of lockdown, with families […]
Death of well-known Enniskillen resident
The death has taken place of a well known and respected Hillview resident after a short illness. Liam Masterson, from Hillview Park, Enniskillen, died in the South West Acute Hospital on May 14. Originally from Monea, he was the son of Terence and Maggie Masterson. He received his early education at the local […]
First Fermanagh’s moving ahead with ambitious plans for complex
The residents of Newtownbutler may have noticed a lot of activity around the GAA ground on the outskirts of the village over the past few weeks. The experts at Prunty Pitches have been busy working on phase 2 of the club’s ambitious development plans. This phase involves digging and levelling off the foundation of […]
Small county, but we’re thinking big
THE numbers in Fermanagh may be small compared to most counties, but the thinking is big – and innovative too. Shaun Doherty, the county’s current Football co-ordinator, said that while having just 23 clubs does create hurdles, the Erne county are no longer prepared to accept the ‘plucky Fermanagh’ tag when they come up against […]
Getting Creative in Covid – the Royal presents radio play
Under normal circumstances, Enniskillen Royal Grammar school’s Junior Drama Club would be in the throes of rehearsing during lunch and after school for their annual summer production. Not one to be deterred by a global pandemic, drama teacher and Junior Drama Club director, Mrs McDowell came up with the creative idea of writing […]