AFTER a standout display of attacking rugby at Mullaghmeen, St Michael’s College proved too strong for the Enniskillen Royal Grammar School 3 XV side on Monday afternoon. Both teams started well with some tidy phases of controlled play. Mattie McDermott set the tone for the night with a crunching tackle in midfield, forcing a turnover […]
Enniskillen aesthetic clinic claims top award
THE owner and founder of an Enniskillen based aesthetic clinic has praised the local community for ‘supporting and accepting’ her after her business claimed one of the most prestigious awards in the industry. Over a decade ago, Dr Pimpisa Taleongpong made the difficult decision to leave her home in Thailand to pursue her ambition of […]
Caitlin’s light will continue to burn in Mount Lourdes
THE MOUNT Lourdes community came together recently to mark the achievements of its pupils over the past year. A chance to mark the success of the students, in all aspects of school life, the annual prize-giving event was a chance for the school to show their pride in the pupils, and to thank their parents and […]
‘Take good care of all the animals in Heaven’
THERE were heartbreaking scenes at Galloon Parish Church on Sunday as the family and friends – both two legged and four legged – of Niamh King gathered to say goodbye to the much-loved 20-year-old. Young Newtownbutler woman Niamh, pictured below, tragically passed away last Wednesday evening after being struck by a car on the Belfast Road at Lisbellaw, as […]
Aoife launches debut album
POPULAR Enniskillen singer Aoife Cathcart has taken another major step in her music career by releasing her debut album. On Monday, the talented vocalist launched ‘Follow the Heron’ – a collection of songs which have been a big hit with her large fan base, following its release on streaming service Spotify. The album’s title is named […]
Focus On Fitness: The Power House Gym
Name: Radoslav Kostadinov (Rado) Business Name: The Power House Gym How did you become a Gym Owner? I was training for the last twenty five years and have been a bodybuilder for fifteen. That gave me the motivation and courage to seize the opportunity to take this one on in 2020 when it became available. […]
Focus on Fitness: SMART GYM
Name: Michal Ihnat Business: Smart Gym, Lisnaskea How did you become a gym owner? It was always a dream of mine to own a gym to provide a local service that people deserve. I come from a bodybuilding background and have a degree in nutrition. With over forty years combined experience between me and my […]
Council’s poverty officer says ‘help is out there’
DEIRDRE O’Connor became the first-ever Poverty Officer for Fermanagh and Omagh District Council in August 2022, just as the cost of living crisis was beginning to come to a head. “I started in this job at a time when more-and-more local people were starting to find it increasingly difficult to cope; costs were rising, and […]
Advice clinic held for Homelessness Awareness Week
CHARITIES and organisations supporting those experiencing homelessness have joined Housing Executive staff at a special advice clinic in Enniskillen as part of this year’s Homelessness Awareness Week. Providing an opportunity for local people to access housing, finance, cost-of-living, and benefits advice, the clinic was held at Enniskillen Library on Wednesday, December 6. To read more on this […]
Trust urged to listen to heartbreaking stories
A YOUNG autistic boy from Clogher was left lying on the road for over an hour in a storm after being knocked down, a meeting on the future of services at South West Acute Hospital (SWAH) has heard. The family of Jayden Dempsey (11) believe the reason he suffered in cold and in pain for […]