ENNISKILLEN singer-songwriter Sean Magee has confirmed he’s heading Stateside later this year for what’s expected to be a three night sold-out run of gigs at one of Boston’s top venues. The Fermanagh man is set to travel to Boston on November 15 and he’ll be performing for three successive days as part of his major […]
Fermanagh group shows support against smoking
A FERMANAGH group has said its “delighted” to continue its commitment to end smoking in the locality as fears rise over the effect that it could have on your health. Belcoo O’Rahilly’s GAA club recently committed to its anti-smoking policy, with the club erecting new signage at its headquarters at MacNean Park, to demonstrate its […]
Jordan’s ‘leading the way’ sketching up a storm
ENNISKILLEN man Jordan Breen has said his art career is “going the best it ever has” as he continues to make major strides in the industry, creating commissions for some top sporting stars. The 25-year-old, who completed a degree in graphic design in Liverpool, was identified for his top creative skills from a young age and his […]
Abandoned pets numbers rise in Fermanagh
A FERMANAGH animal sanctuary has launched an urgent appeal to rehome two cats who have spent five months in the Ballinamallard branch which is struggling to cope as it’s “full to capacity”. An online appeal from Bright Eyes Animal Sanctuary has received massive support from local residents who are trying to source a home for […]
Council Chair chooses RNLI as chosen charity
CHAIR of Fermanagh and Omagh Council has announced the RNLI stations on Lough Erne as his chosen charity for his term in office. Each year the Council Chair has the privilege of choosing a charity to promote during their term to help highlight the good work being done by the charity and raise their profile. The Chair […]
Neven Maguire expects ‘tough time for restaurants’
BLACKLION chef Neven Maguire is anticipating “challenging times ahead” for the hospitality industry as many restaurants across the North are battling with the cost of living crisis. The owner of the MacNean House and Restaurant has been touring across Ireland, chatting to various chefs, as part of his upcoming ‘Neven’s Coastal Food Trails’ TV series. […]
Fermanagh’s Indian community celebrates Onam
MEMBERS of the Fermanagh Indian Association gathered at the Model School in Enniskillen on Saturday to honour the traditional Onam Festival. Mainly celebrated in the south of India in the state of Kerala, Onam is an annual Hindu and harvest cultural festival, with the date of the celebration falling between August and September. “Unlike our Christmas and […]
Mental health charity reports worrying rise
A LEADING Fermanagh group which provides life-saving support to young people living with mental health conditions has noticed an increase in demand for its services in the wake of the cost of living crisis. Since the Covid-19 pandemic, support services across the North has reported a sharp rise in young people seeking support for a […]
Tackling the tragedies on Fermanagh roads
THE TRAGIC death of 70-year-old Richard Maze, who died after his motorbike collided with on the Boa Island Road last week, was just the latest in a long line of tragedies on our roads over the past year. In response to this ongoing heartbreak, a Fermanagh man is now heading up a regional road safety scheme […]
New film shows ‘Sites of Significance’ along the border
A NEWLY released local film and research project charts the experience of dance artists and facilitators in the border region. Focusing on the Cavan County Council and Fermanagh Omagh District Council local authority areas, the report and film, titled ‘Sites of Significance’, capture traces of the largely “unseen” dance activity that occurs in rural regions that […]