Enniskillen’s rising star Clodagh Sweeney has been nominated for a top award. The musical theatre performer has been recognised for her portrayal of the character Maureen in Fermanagh Musical Theatre’s 2023 production of ‘Rent.’ Ms Sweeney, who recently secured a place in Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance London to study musical theatre, has been nominated for an […]
‘Hidden Heartlands’ would boost Fermanagh tourism
FERMANAGH’S tourism industry could be set for a major boost with the Council recently passing a motion for inclusion of the ‘Hidden Heartlands’ programme in the county. With one eye on the upcoming summer months, Fermanagh and Omagh District Council’s Dermot Browne brought forward a motion with the aim of including Fermanagh in the Fáile […]
Enniskillen Food Bank reports rise in demand
OVER 450 people from across Fermanagh have availed of support from the Enniskillen Food Bank over the past two months. Since the Covid-19 pandemic and the crippling costs of food and essential items, a number of Fermanagh residents have been forced to reach out to the Enniskillen Food Bank for help. John Shades, manager at […]
CONFIRMED… Pat Cullen to stand for Sinn Féin
FORMER head of the Royal College of Nursing, Pat Cullen, has been selected as the Sinn Féin candidate for Fermanagh and South Tyrone in the upcoming UK General Election. The Carrickmore woman was ratified last night (Thursday) as the Sinn Féin nomination for the constituency. Outgoing MP for Fermanagh and South Tyrone, Michelle Gildernew, in […]
Disabled parking in Enniskillen is a ‘pantomime’
ENNISKILLEN is renowned for its warm and friendly atmosphere but a new ruling on disabled parking could lead to an ‘embarrassingly unwelcoming image’ of the town. During a short stop-off in Enniskillen, a disabled badge-holding motorist from Cork received a parking notice and fine, even though they were parked in a suitable spot at the Buttermarket. […]
Country music star Rachel McConnell ready for launch
DERRYGONNELLY Country music star Rachel McConnell has said she’s ‘delighted’ to be releasing her new single in Mahon’s Hotel next week. On Friday, June 7, the up and coming Fermanagh singer is set to take another major step in her glistening career by dropping a new single, to the delight of her ever-growing fan base. […]
Fermanagh doctor makes history
AN ENNISKILLEN doctor has made history at the South West Acute Hospital for her use of modern technology which is helping provide ‘first-class medical education’ to young students. A Foundation Year 1 doctor at the South West Acute Hospital, Dr Grace Kettyle, recently teamed up with other doctors from Canada and around Europe. They were […]
BREAKING: Petrol bomb attack in Fivemiletown
POLICE are appealing for information following reports of a petrol bomb attack in Fivemiletown last night (Wednesday). Fermanagh and South Tyrone MLA, Deborah Erskine, took to social media to urge people with any information to speak to the Police Service of Northern Ireland. “Police received a report of a car on fire in the Spout […]
Conor McGregor links to Slieve Russell strengthen
MIXED martial arts champion Conor McGregor has said he’s keen to develop his business portfolio ‘across the globe’ as speculation mounts that he could buy the Slieve Russell Hotel. After going on sale at a staggering €35 million (£30 million), the 35-year-old fighter from Dublin was linked to the Ballyconnell-based hotel, which was built by former […]
