THE finest of Fermanagh’s plantation castles, Monea Castle is a wonderful display of the exuberant architectural style brought to Ulster by Scots from the western lowlands. Tall towers, Crow-step gables and projecting corner turrets are characteristic features, and the quality masonry at Monea shows the style to impressive effect. Built for Malcolm Hamilton, the castle […]
Fermanagh saddened after death of loved ones
FERMANAGH has been left shaken after a spate of serious road accidents and tragedies over the past week, including two separate fatal crashes just 48 hours apart. Mark Johnston from Newtownbutler was tragically killed on Thursday night after he was involved in a one-vehicle crash on the Newbridge Road. The dangers of Fermanagh’s road have further […]
New era for historic Belle Isle estate
Savills has announced the successful sale of Belle Isle Estate, to the Crawford family from Lisbellaw.
Standing ovation for Fermanagh man’s film
‘The Unholylands’, which has a strong Fermanagh flavour, had its premier at the recent Belfast Film Festival.
Dunbar honoured with London fellowship award
The Enniskillen Gaels ambassador received huge acclaim for his success on the London stage.
Fermanagh joins St Vincent de Paul 180th celebrations
The Fermanagh branch of St Vincent de Paul has been praised for its “invaluable gift of companionship.”
SWAH: Private companies paid tens of millions
The Western Trust could have hired 160 surgeons with what it paid to private companies to carry out orthopaedic surgery.
Bogue collects the Sports Personality Award
Thirty-five-year-old Ryan Bogue climbed the Hogan Stand steps to collect the Lory Meagher Cup on Sunday June 2, bringing the curtain down on the 2024 county hurling season. The Erne captain recalled that sunny Sunday in Dublin with great fondness, five months on; “When you win it, you don’t realise how enjoyable it is, going […]
No serious injuries after three-vehicle Fermanagh crash
POLICE have confirmed that “serious injuries were not reported” after a three-vehicle crash occurred at the Killadeas Road in Ballinamallard this morning (Thursday). “Police responded to a report of a three-vehicle road traffic collision at approximately 9.50am on Thursday, 14th November in the Killadeas Road, Ballinamallard,” a spokesperson said. “Officers attended alongside colleagues from the […]
Singer Samantha confirms Tempo gig
FERMANAGH musician and singer Samantha Breslin is set to mark her return to live music with a special gig at her hometown of Tempo this weekend, where she’ll collaborate with a local star. The award-winning Country music singer confirmed that she’s going to be headlining a gig at the Milltown Manor pup in Tempo on […]