THE countdown is on until the hugely popular Spooktacular run takes place in Enniskillen and it promises to be the “best ever”. The event will kick-start the Halloween celebrations locally, taking place on Friday, October 25. The event, which is Ireland’s largest nighttime 5K run has the exciting addition of a Mini Spook for junior […]
All-Ireland champion Lindsay leads the way
FOURTEEN-YEAR-OLD Jenson Lindsay from Enniskillen is basking in All-Ireland glory after he was named ‘Senior Young Handler’ following his success at the recently held Elphin Agricultural Show. Thousands of farming and agricultural enthusiasts turned out to the Elphin Agricultural Show, held in north Roscommon, for the event, with the Enniskillen man showcasing his skills in […]
Three call outs in seven hours for Carrybridge RNLI
THE LOUGH was the place to be last Saturday, when summer finally made a brief visit to Fermanagh, with both locals and visitors taking to the water. This led to the triple call-out for the Carrybridge lifeboat, the Douglas, Euan and Kay Richards, and its crew. At around 1.10pm on Saturday the lifeboat and its […]
New job for pioneering Fermanagh priest Fr Gabriel
A PIONEERING priest from Fermanagh who is renowned for his work in the area of peace, reconciliation, and development, is to take up a new role in his home diocese. As part of a round of diocesan changes announced by Bishop of Clogher Larry Duffy this week, Fr Garbriel Dolan SPS is to become the […]
Fermanagh’s Eimear Smyth wins top LGFA award
FERMANAGH sharp-shooter Eimear Smyth has claimed the ZuCar Golden Boot Award at Croke Park today (Thursday) following her standout performances for the Erne county this season. Smyth, 23, from Derrygonnelly, played a key role for Fermanagh winning the TG4 All-Ireland Championships, finishing as the top scorer at all grades in Ireland, scoring an impressive 8-48. […]
Royal Mail to make major changes
FERMANAGH residents could only receive second class letter deliveries three days per week going forward as Royal Mail struggles to cope with demand on its services locally and across the board. Royal Mail, which was founded back in 1516, is at the centre of a major consultation by the Office of Communications, otherwise known as Ofcom, […]
Autumn showing for new Enniskillen one act festival
In exciting news Enniskillen Drama Festival will be running a One Act Festival this year from 31 October to 2 November 2024 at The Ardhowen Theatre. As this will be the first time that Enniskillen has hosted a One Act Festival, Enniskillen Drama Festival wish to present a festival that reflects the strong depth of […]
Police investigating Enniskillen fire as arson
Police have confirmed that they are treating the fire on Forthill street yesterday as arson. Detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fire at a property in Enniskillen on Wednesday 11th September. Shortly after 5am on Wednesday morning, police received a report of a fire at the now derelict Railway Hotel building on Forthill Street. […]
Fermanagh Pride parade takes place despite protests
It was a historic day in Enniskillen on Saturday when the county’s first Pride parade took place.
Enniskillen hotel fire was suspected arson
Forthill Street remains closed in Enniskillen, however the fire at the Railway Hotel is now under control.