A FERMANAGH farming family has been left furious after a “treasured” Case tractor and square bailer was reportedly stolen in the Kinawley/Derrylin area last night (Wednesday). “This outfit, whilst vintage and treasured by my father, was stolen last night. It is quite unique and was likely taken to order,” posted Olive Thornton, in an online […]
Heartbreak following sudden death of Fermanagh man
THE FERMANAGH community has been left devastated following the sudden death of young local man, Cameron Menary. Cameron, who was just 22-years-old, passed away last Thursday, August 15, at his home in Maguiresbridge. Cameron was the son of Trudy and Tommy, brother of Natasha, Kyle, Jordan, Scott, Jamie, and Nikita, and the grandson of Jim, Irene, […]
Mizen to Malin cycle in memory of Aran
A HERO’S welcome awaited two dozen local cyclists when they returned from an epic 400-mile charity spin in memory of their friend and fellow Omagh Wheelers Cycling Club rider, Aran Sheridan. A 24-strong peloton, honoured Mr Sheridan, who is originally from Tempo, and raised money for the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust, by embarking on a country-long journey that […]
‘Tully’ ready for Enniskillen gig
ENNISKILLEN is set to be rocking later this month when some of the county’s top music acts showcase their talents as part of a major celebration to honour one of the town’s oldest pubs. Fermanagh band ‘Tully’, who recently collaborated with Country music star Nathan Carter, has been confirmed as one of the main acts […]
Past and present RNLI crew honoured
A MAJOR celebration was held at Fermanagh’s leading RNLI branches to celebrate 200 years of the organisation which puts “their own lives at risk to save others” in Fermanagh. Founded back in 1824, the Royal National Lifeboat Institution provides a vital and life-saving service to people who find themselves in trouble in water across the […]
St Aidan’s High School opens learning hub
ST Aidan’s High School Derrylin has recently opened a major new development which will enhance the learning environment for pupils and staff in a welcome “vote of confidence” for the school. A major redevelopment has been ongoing at the Fermanagh school, with Cookstown-based JDC Building Works Ltd heading up the project of erecting a new ‘Learning […]
Fermanagh residents rally for ‘depressed’ dog ‘Dior’
THE Fermanagh community has rallied in support of an “absolute sweetheart” cockapoo-cross dog named ‘Dior’ who is suffering from extreme depression and anxiety after being abandoned in the county. Local social media has been inundated with shares from Fermanagh residents in a bid to help ‘Dior’ find a new home, after his owners were forced […]
Rising star Jack’s set for Kinawley dance
ONE of Ireland’s top Country music stars who has dedicated his success and impressive career to “mentor” Nathan Carter is set to headline a major night of music and entertainment in Kinawley. Excitement is building in Kinawley and the surrounding areas as rising star singer Jack Keogh is set to headline ‘A Country Night With […]
Family shocked by SWAH patient’s medical notes
A LOCAL woman who asked for a copy of the medical notes of a family member who was transferred from SWAH to Altnagelvin has been left shocked by what they revealed. One of the biggest concerns among the local community regarding the removal of emergency general surgery (EGS) services from the Enniskillen hospital has been […]
Fermanagh youth are hopping on the charity shop trend
LOCAL charity shops have soared in popularity among the younger generation in recent years, but why? Whether the reason is financial, sustainability or just trying to find a designer item for a bargain, the millennial and Gen Z generations are turning the charity shop stigma of it being for the older generation around and Fermanagh is hopping on […]