A FERMANAGH band has said they ”can’t wait” to step on board the plane to Paris as they prepare to headline a major concert in the French capital at the much-anticipated Olympic Games. With rowers Ross Corrigan and Nathan Timoney, rugby star Claire Boles, Ballyconnell golfer Leona Maguire and Chef de Mission Gavin Noble all part […]
Accessible bikes are a huge hit at Forum Fun Day
AT the recent JustUs sports event at in Enniskillen, the Lakeland Forum’s accessible bikes proved the biggest hit of the day. Unfortunately, despite the joy they bring to many, the accessible bikes are simply not that accessible! Shelley Cowan, founder of JustUs explained that, unlike other areas including Omagh, those who fancy a cycle cannot simply call up […]
King’s Speech – How new laws will impact Fermanagh
FROM Lord Brookeborough losing his seat in the Lords, to hope for local families seeking justice for their loved ones, to a new legal obligation on our public bodies to be truthful with the community, there was plenty for Fermanagh to digest in last week’s King’s Speech. As part of the official opening of parliament ceremony, King Charles delivered […]
Memorial vandalism ‘disappointing’ act
VANDALISM at a memorial to Seán South and Fearal O’Hanlon has been described as “disappointing.” Police are investigation the incident on the Altawark Road near Roslea last week, when white paint was thrown over the memorial to the two IRA men, who were killed following an attack on Brookebourgh barracks on New Year’s Day 1957. Noting […]
How new Westminster laws will impact Fermanagh
There was plenty for Fermanagh to digest in last week’s King’s Speech.
Sadness at passing of Trillick GAA star
Joe McGrade was vice-principal of St Mary’s in Irvinestown for many years and was a celebrated footballer.
National Championships to boost Fermanagh economy
The annual National Cross-Country Championships will be held at the Castle Irvine Estate in Irvinestown.
Heartbreak for Fermanagh Premier side conceding late on
Fermanagh Premiers 2 Skouted 3 By Aaron Hazzard Fermanagh Premier’s final group match had everything: five goals, a stunning free kick, a red card, and late drama. Unfortunately, for the Ernemen, they were on the receiving end of a cruel double sucker punch. A Callum St. Ledger penalty midway through the first half put the […]
St Pat’s inflict heavy victory on day two of Super Cup
St Patrick’s Athletic 4 Co. Fermanagh 0 By Aaron Hazzard There was disappointment etched on the faces of the young Fermanagh players in Castlerock on Tuesday afternoon, following a defeat at the hands of a technically and physically strong St. Patrick’s Athletic side. After the opening day’s heroics against Rangers, this defeat was hard to […]
Fermanagh police give CPR to patient in Enniskillen
It was the second time in a week Fermanagh officers came to the aid of a member of the local community.