Interest in learning Irish language is ‘increasing’


ONE of Fermanagh’s leading Gaeilgeoirs feels that more needs to be done throughout the county so that the ‘new generation of people’ will embrace and want to learn the Irish language. Growing up in Roslea, Ciarán Mag Uidhir’s love of Irish language stemmed from listening to the likes of TG4 commentators Brian Tyres and Mac Dara MacDonnacha […]

McHugh releases new single


THIS morning (Friday), Lisa McHugh treated her fans to a special surprise by dropping a new single ‘Think About Me’. The 35-year-old from Glasgow, who now lives in Enniskillen, has established herself as one of the leading acts in the Country music scene and she recently revealed she’s writing a new album. “The new album […]

Ryan releases popular new single


FERMANAGH Country music star Derek Ryan has released a new single, much to the delight of his large and ever-growing fan base. On Wednesday, the Carlow singer who lives in Enniskillen release his self-penned song, ‘The Kickhan Inn’. The lyrics of the song recalled the tales of when Ryan’s father, Pat, used to perform in […]

Autumn’s magical time of the year


By Rebecca Gilroy SEPTEMBER is upon us, Autumn a very magical time of year. We now begin to notice those large purple flowers, flowering all over the country, buddleja often spelt buddleia. You may or may not be aware of this plants’ name or any facts about it, but I can guarantee you have seen […]

Death of Valerie recalls ‘Derrylin Starlight’ memories


THE much regretted passing of well known Derrylin traditional vocalist, Valerie McManus, has recalled whimsical memories of a long gone 1950’s era, when the Derrylin Starlight Dance Band was in its prime. For Valerie, who joined the band as a young teenager in 1952, after being asked by its leader, John McManus, who was to become […]

Garrity set for fundraising gig


ENNISKILLEN singer John Garrity is set to take centre stage in Mulligan’s Bar in Newtownbutler on Saturday as part of a fundraiser for the Community Development Association. Headed up by chairman Paul McLoughlin, the Newtownbutler Community Development Association is aiming to make the local play part in the town more inclusive for children living with […]

2023 Best Start Up Business Award


Voting for the Best Start Up Business Award sponsored by Greentown Environmental is now open. Voting will close at 10am on Monday 11th September 2023. Find out more about this year’s finalists and cast your vote below! GFL Design Ltd Offering a wide range of engineering services, GFL Design Ltd has been growing from strength […]

Local drug seizures up, but arrests are down


THERE has been a rise in the amount of drugs seized in Fermanagh in the past year, however the number of people arrested in connection with drugs offences has fallen in the local area. Last week police in Enniskillen seized a car in relation to an ongoing drugs supply investigation, as part of the ongoing […]

Tumbling Paddies make Rose of Tralee debut


JOHN McCann said that the Tumbling Paddies were ‘very humbled’ to be able to perform at the hugely popular Rose of Tralee International Festival. Held at the ‘Dome’ in the county town of Kerry, the Fermanagh band was the main act at the festival, which saw Róisín Wiley from New York named as the 2023 ‘Rose […]