THE Ardhowen Theatre has unveiled a packed programme of events for January 2025, including music celebrations, pantomimes, opera workshops, and yoga classes. The month kicked on Saturday past off with a special concert celebrating the success of Fermanagh Comhaltas musicians during the 2024 Fleadhanna. Finalists from County, Ulster, and All-Ireland Fleadhs took to the stage […]
Business owner battles to stay afloat after High Street move
THE owner of an award-winning bespoke business in Enniskillen is facing the possibility of closing her doors for good after suffering ‘significant financial losses’. Shauna Gallagher, who founded The Natural Beauty Pot in 2010, relocated the business to Townhall Street in 2023. However, due to soaring costs and a lack of footfall, she now faces […]
Jubilee Year brings hope, says Enniskillen priest
A LOCAL priest believes that the upcoming Holy Year of Jubilee in the Catholic Church will help people to ‘refocus our lives’ as many struggle to cope with the pressures of modern-day life. Pope Francis launched the special jubilee year of celebrations, which takes place every 25 years, when he opened the Holy Door at […]
Hospitals in ‘crisis’ as flu cases surge
By Niamh McGovern AN emergency health meeting was convened yesterday (Tuesday) after health officials declared that Northern Ireland’s hospitals were in ‘crisis’ due to rising flu cases and the recent cold weather. The surge in winter viruses has exacerbated already severe pressures, with hundreds of people waiting over 12 hours in hospital emergency departments across […]
Patrick Treacy’s latest release celebrate Charlie’s Bar
DONAGH singer Patrick Treacy has taken another step in his music career with the release of his new single, ‘Charlie’s Bar’, inspired by the popular Enniskillen pub. The 21-year-old, pictured above, teamed up with local country music artist Anthony McBrien for the track, which follows the recent buzz around the pub’s Christmas social media advert. […]
Dumping slammed after recycling centre closure
FOLLOWING the temporary closure of Lisbellaw Recycling Centre in November due to health and safety concerns, a significant increase in illegal dumping has been reported in the area. Local councillor Robert Irvine has strongly condemned the practice, stressing that illegal dumping is both illegal and unnecessary. He pointed out that the closure of the Lisbellaw […]
Aisling Centre offers lifeline for mental health
MENTAL health issues continue to affect people of all ages in Fermanagh, with over 100 individuals attending counselling sessions every week at the Aisling Centre in Enniskillen. Founded in 1990 by the Enniskillen Convent of Mercy Sisters, the centre has become one of the leading support services in the North. As it prepares to host […]
Lisbellaw Utd mourns loss of founding members
LISBELLAW United Football Club is deeply saddened by the passing of Mervyn Gamble and Raymond James O’Donnell, both of whom were founding members of the local soccer club. Mervyn Gamble, formerly of Faughard in Lisbellaw, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family. He was one of the founding members of the club in 1958 and […]
Lidl takes lead in £15m Lakelands project
PLANS to develop a cinema and bowling alley at the much-anticipated £15 million Lakelands Retail and Leisure Park have taken a new direction, with a Lidl supermarket now becoming the primary focus, rather than leisure facilities. Originally, the project at the former Unipork site included proposals for five retail units, a six-screen cinema, a hotel, […]
Everything you need to know about the new GAA rules
When the ball is thrown in for Armagh’s All-Ireland rematch with Galway later this month, the NFL’s first game, it marks a new beginning for the game of Gaelic football. The host of recommendations Jim Gavin’s Football Review Committee were taken to the congress table and passed in one go. On the face of it, […]