New Fermanagh dementia choir is bringing hope to others


FERMANAGH residents living with dementia are being encouraged to “express their creativity within the arts” after a special choir was set up. Well-known music and drama teacher Aideen McNamara has formed the ‘Fermanagh Dementia Singing Group’. They recently headlined a special performance at Fermanagh House in Enniskillen. The ‘Fermanagh Dementia Singing Group’ is made up of […]

Invasive zebra mussel still impacting Fermanagh lakes


THE presence of the zebra mussel is still taking its toll on local waterways. Invasive alien zebra mussels have been identified in the Erne system since the 1990s, however recent surveys show their numbers and the sites where they are found have increased significantly, which now includes the Lower Bann. The zebra mussel is a […]

O’Dowd announces next stage in Enniskillen Bypass


Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has confirmed that the next stage of the procurement process for the Enniskillen Bypass scheme is underway.  The proposed 2.1km bypass will provide a new transport link to the southern side of Enniskillen, improving connectivity between the A4 Dublin Road and the A4 Sligo Road. The transport link will also provide […]

Fermanagh’s John Garrity catches up with Dermot Kennedy


FERMANAGH busker John Garrity said he received “great advice” from the award-winning and Dublin singer Dermot Kennedy during a chance meeting at a wedding over the weekend. Kennedy, from Rathcoole, is regarded by many music gurus as one of Ireland’s top singer-songwriters of all times, with his songs ‘Giants’ and ‘Power Over Me’ gaining worldwide […]

Maguire blasts golf’s gender pay gap


BALLYCONNELL golfer Leona Maguire has said players are being left with a “choice” whether to compete in some events or not after a worrying gender pay gap was revealed at the Irish Open. Maguire placed tied for 15 in the KPMG Women’s Irish Open event which took place at Carton House. Englishwoman Annabel Dimmock won the […]

Countdown to Ryan’s album launch


COUNTRY music star Derek Ryan said he had “great fun” collaborating with one of Ireland’s top singers on the release of a new single, as the countdown begins towards his next album launch. The Carlow singer, who lives in Enniskillen, is set to take another major step in his music career later this month when he releases […]

Fans left disappointed after Oasis ticket sale


MANY Fermanagh Oasis fans were left disappointed over the weekend when they were unable to secure tickets for the recently announced 2025 gigs. Noel and Liam Gallagher announced last week they had put their differences behind them, confirming the band’s reunion. The tickets went on sale at 8am on Saturday morning on Ticketmaster when fans waited […]

Mannok sale ‘no surprise’ to Quinn


WHEN a Turkish company bought a 94.7 per cent stake in Mannok last week, the building materials and packaging group made up of assets once owned by Fermanagh man Sean Quinn, it came as no shock to the former tycoon. The company was bought by Turkish conglomerate Sabanci Holdings for €330m (£278m). Local management will still […]

Council shoots down Sunday trade proposal


A PROPOSAL to designate Enniskillen and Lisnaskea as ‘holiday resorts’, which would allow large stores to open for longer on Sundays, has been rejected by Council officials. Under current legislation, large stores over a certain size are only allowed to open for a limited number of hours, from 1-6pm, on Sundays in the North. During the […]