FERMANAGH Country music star Derek Ryan has collaborated with one of Ireland’s top up and coming stars on a new single, as excitement builds towards the Carlow man’s new album release. Ryan, who lives in Enniskillen, recently confirmed to his huge and ever-growing fan base that he’s going to be launching his next album, titled […]
More road rage for Enniskillen drivers
IF you think traffic in Enniskillen is a nightmare today, think again – it’s about to get worse. The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) and Evolve gas distributor have revealed plans for even more roadworks in the county town over the coming weeks. As if that’s not bad enough, it will coincide with all the local […]
Fermanagh priest recalls the horror of Holy Cross
A FERMANAGH priest has reflected on the role he played in one of Northern Ireland’s most frightening sectarian standoffs after it was among 889 declassified government files released to the public last week. The Holy Cross Primary School dispute in 2001 made headlines around the world as loyalist residents staged protests against Catholic families walking their […]
Fermanagh hospitality costs among highest in UK
THE hospitality sector in the North continues to pay higher wages, food, drink, and energy costs than their counterparts in Britain, a survey has found. Research by Hospitality Ulster, the British Beer and Pub Association, the British Institute of Innkeeping, and UKHospitality has revealed that almost every hospitality business in the UK has seen steep increases in wages, […]
Fermanagh-based Nathan Carter teases new music
The Bellanaleck resident recently confirmed that he was doing a ‘TV recording’ during his Connacht show.
Fermanagh rowers show how real progress can be made
A local peace group has said the success of two Fermanagh rowers at this year’s Paris Olympics was all brought about by turning tragedy into hope.
Lisbellaw ready for league cup final
Lisbellaw were crowned Division 3 champions earlier this month and are hunting a league and cup double tonight (Wednesday).
Kesh Footbridge finally reopens
AFTER years of campaigning and waiting, the Kesh Footbridge has finally been reopened after a major upgrade. Having been inaccessible since it was damaged by severe flooding in late 2015, upgrade and refurbishment work began on the footbridge two years ago. This Council recently announced that work had been completed and it was now officially reopened. The […]
‘Ciara’s Library’ is helping Fermanagh charities
A FERMANAGH mother who suffered from postnatal depression said she was “delighted” to be able to support a leading local charity who helps parents who are struggling with their mental health. Ciara Fitzpatrick, who has openly described suffering from the mental health condition which affects every one in 10 woman who give birth, has recently teamed […]