Music loving DJ Aidy Kelly has been on the turntable since his teenage days Then it was helping other DJs with their gigs locally, but it soon progressed to a semi professional status and at one stage he contemplated turning professional. But during lockdown he was on our screens regularly with his funky mix of […]
Council rejects effort to streamline meetings
A PROPOSAL that 13 councillors rather than 40 be nominated to Council committees for the current year due to the ‘inefficiency’ of virtual meetings sparked heated debate on Tuesday night. UUP councillor Robert Irvine, pictured, claimed the virtual meetings were not “working effectively and indeed to any degree of efficiency”. He […]
Lisnaskea women play their part in Covid fight
LISNASKEA woman Margaret Collins has certainly played her part in the battle against Covid-19, with the help of a small group of fellow sewers across the county who have volunteered their sewing skills to make face coverings for Fermanagh’s most vulnerable. “To date, our wee group in Fermanagh has 480 face coverings completed, […]
Disappointment as GAA Cul Camps latest Covid casualty
YOUNG children just love the fun of the summer holidays. But this year hundreds of young primary school children in Fermanagh will be disappointed without the annual Cul Camp weeks at local GAA clubs throughout the county. A decision has been taken not to hold the very popular Cul Camps because of Covid-19. GAA County […]
‘Teams that spend the most time learning the new rules
FERMANAGH’S Niall Cullen has been on the GAA’s Championship Referees’ Panel since 2017 and he believes that his inter-county experience will give him an advantage when the club game returns later this month. While the tier-two championship was postponed, the new rules are not being delayed as football finally returns. The Erne Gaels […]
Dog owners in fear as criminals turn sights on pets
DOG OWNERS are said to be ‘frightened to leave their homes’ following mounting concern locally about attempted dog thefts and suspicious behaviour. During lockdown the demand for dogs soared, as did prices sought for puppies. Cocker Spaniel pups were selling for up to €2,500 in June while this week Shih Tzu and Cavalier King Charles […]
Swimmer Ellie’s taken to the lough for training
LOCKDOWN hasn’t bothered swimmer Ellie McCartney too much. The talented Enniskillen swimmer has been concentrating on her training routine in novel ways. Recently she has taken to Lough Erne to put in the hours needed to be an elite swimmer with Ireland. Now she’s heading to Spain with her mother Mary for a short […]
Enniskillen set to be the music hub this summer!
ENNISKILLEN in is set to be the entertainment capital of the North this summer with nine planned Drive-In shows now confirmed starting on the 24th July with the Queen of Country Music Philomena Begley with tickets now on sale from www.wegottickets.com/event/502118. Saturday 25th July will be a Country Extravaganza with Robert Mizzell, Declan Nerney, […]
Local tragedy inspires Davy’s Covid charity single
AS THE country celebrated the NHS’ 72nd birthday on Sunday, Adrian Dunbar has given his backing to a fundraising song by his childhood friend Davy Kettles, which commemorates those who have lost their lives “in the line of duty” in the fight against Covid. Davy has written a new charity single, ‘No Tears at Your […]
GAA stars bleach the locks for a good cause!
SINGER Rod Stewart’s album ‘Blondes have more Fun’ in his 1978 album has certainly been taken to heart by a group of Fermanagh GAA stars. A number of the Erne county’s boys are following that line to raise £5,000 for Olivia Mlhern. The Erne lads are hoping to raise much needed funds for the treatment […]