By John Carney AFTER playing a police officer, it’s an Irish revolutionary that Enniskillen actor Adrian Dunbar now has his sights set on. Speaking on the “Out for Lunch, with Jay Rayner” podcast, Mr Dunbar revealed he was considering writing a script about Easter Rising leader James Connolly. After starring as Superintendent Ted Hastings in […]
Balcas celebrates 60th anniversary
By John Carney ONE OF Fermanagh’s most well-known businesses is celebrating its 60th anniversary with many community-orientated events over the next 12 months. On August 17, 1962, Balcas was established and since then it has become one of Britain and Ireland’s largest wood product suppliers and renewable energy providers, with just over 380 direct employees. In addition, […]
Tributes are paid to ‘spirited young lady’ Jenny
TRIBUTES have been paid to ‘spirited young lady’ Jennifer ‘Jenny’ Kavanagh who passed away peacefully at the South West Acute Hospital in Enniskillen on Monday, surrounded by her family. Erne Integrated College expressed its ‘great sadness’ on social media. “Many of us remember Jenny as a spirited young lady with a winning personality,” they said. […]
Everybody needs good ‘Neighbours’, says Derek
By John Carney FANS of Neighbours were upset last Friday after the final episode aired on Channel 5 on Friday, and a 66-year-old dairy farmer from outside Kilskeery could be the most heartbroken of all. Derek Edgar has been watching the popular Aussie soap opera since it first began on BBC1 in March 1985. “When it first came on in 1985 there was an advertisement […]
Carter’s new single is a big hit!
By Mark McGoldrick COUNTRY music singing sensation Nathan Carter has released a new single, ‘Keg of Brandy.’ The classic song was first written in the early 1700s, but was re-written by Irish singer-songwriter Robbie O’Connell. The High Kings also recorded their own version of the song. Carter recorded the single and released it on Wednesday last […]
Menopause stigma must end to help local women at work
By John Carney EMPLOYERS’ lack of support for menopausal symptoms is pushing “highly skilled and experienced” local women out of work a new report has revealed. The cross-party House of Commons Women and Equalities Committee study also highlights the negative knock-on effects of the gender pay gap, pension gap, and the number of women in senior […]
Tribute paid to ‘true’ gentleman Harold Montgomery
HAROLD Montgomery, one of Enniskillen longest established estate agents has been described as ‘a true and honest gentleman’ by his former business colleague and partner Terry Finlay. The pair had been in partnership in the business of Montgomery Finlay in Belmore Street, Enniskillen, for 36 years. Mr Montgomery passed away peacefully last week. Announcing the sad news the […]
Cuilcagh walk organised in memory of late Peter Jones
By Mark McGoldrick THE workforce at Tracey Concrete is set to embark on a challenging climb up Cuilcagh Mountain on Saturday in memory of one of their ‘longest standing employees’, the late Peter Jones. Peter Jones, a father of six, passed away last July following a tragic accident at Lough Melvin. The Boho-native played an […]
Fermanagh MS Society set for charity walk
THE Fermanagh Group of the MS [Multiple Sclerosis] Society is set to embark on a fundraising 1k and 5k in Necarne on July 9. The MS walk, an idea which stemmed from illness suffer Siobhan Allister, has raised over £90,000 for the charity. She is hopeful that the Fermanagh community will support their fundraising efforts once […]
Police appeal after Fermanagh forest fire
POLICE are appealing for information following a fire in a Fermanagh forest. At approximately 4pm on Monday 20 June, the PSNI were alerted to a fire damage caused in Jenkin’s forest in Cooneen, Brookeborough. A spokesperson for the police urged people to come forward. “If anyone has seen anyone acting suspicious in the area please […]