THE Whistlin’ Donkeys has said they’re “excited” ahead of the release of their new single which will see the Dromore band put their unique and folk twist on a popular song by an English songwriter. The six-man band recently teased fans that they’re going to be launching their new song ‘Dream Catch Me’, to the […]
Mannok celebrate success at Export & Freight awards
MANNOK has been celebrating picking up a coveted award at the annual Export & Freight Transport & Logistics Awards 2024. The building products giant took home the Safety Award at the gala event at the Crowne Plaza in Belfast, where they were also nominated as a finalist in the Transport Manager of the Year Award category. Around 600 […]
Shock after ‘horrific’ rise in domestic violence cases
FERMANAGH Women’s Aid has united in grief with its colleagues around the North after three women were tragically murdered in the past four weeks in an “incredibly difficult time” locally. The Belfast community was left stunned on Friday when 43-year-old Rachel Simpson was murdered, with a 21-year-old man later charged by the Police Service of […]
Inventive Fermanagh pupil Lola recognised for ingenuity
A local schoolgirl has been enjoying early success in the field of engineering, after picking up an award for inventive idea. Lola Stewart, who is a P6 pupil in St Patrick’s Primary School, Mullanaskea was asked the question, ‘If you were an engineer, what would you do?’ This question was part of a Leaders Award Competition, building […]
What’s next for the Railway Hotel?
DESPITE the owner of the Railway Hotel in Enniskillen claiming he still has future plans for the derelict building, a second fire in the property last week may have seen these designs all go up in smoke. Local businessman David Mahon, who owns the historic site, said he was “shocked” at the suspected arson attack, which […]
Man dies in Fermanagh hit-and-run
A man has been arrested in connection with the investigation into the tragic incident in Belleek earlier today.
Belleek road closed due to road traffic collision
A road in Belleek has been closed due to a road traffic collision. The Boa Island Road, Belleek has been closed and Police are advising you seek an alternative route. A PSNI spokesperson said, “Police are advising road users to avoid the Boa Island Road, Belleek which has been closed due to a road traffic […]
Fermanagh pensioners ‘struggling to cope’
LOCAL pensioners are being urged to apply for “one of the most underclaimed benefits” by this Monday, to help cope with the loss of winter fuel payment. The manager at Community Advice Fermanagh has said changes to the Winter Fuel Payment is “another blow” to local elderly residents who have been left devastated by the […]
Chef Neven Maguire films locally in Enniskillen
THE talents of a Fermanagh chef are set to be on full display on our TV screens later this year after he teamed up for a special collaboration with his former mentor Neven Maguire. Glen Wheeler from Enniskillen restaurant ‘28 At The Hollow’ recently opened the doors of his establishment to Blacklion chef Neven Maguire and […]
Fermanagh shoppers ready for Christmas
NOW we’re in September, signs of Christmas are starting to appear in our shops, but is September too early to start your Christmas shopping? For many, especially parents, Christmas can be a hard time financially but planning ahead could make the holiday’s less burdensome. As well as Spar shops across the country starting their 12 […]