THE ENNISKILLEN One Act Festival made a triumphant return to the Ardhowen this month, delivering three unforgettable nights of theatre. Over the course of the festival, nine short plays lit up the stage, each one showcasing the raw talent, creativity, and passion of local theatre groups. This year’s Enniskillen One Act Festival culminated in a series […]
Fermanagh hotel set for Samhain celebration
A LARGE crowd is expected to turn out to the Westville Hotel in Enniskillen on Saturday for a special celebration which will honour the Celtic New Year through food, music and storytelling. Excitement is building in the town ahead of the ‘Samhain – A Celebration of Irish Traditions’ evening which coincides with the turning of the […]
Fermanagh village ready for scarecrow festival
LISBELLAW is gearing up for its third annual Scarecrow Contest, and this year promises to be the most exciting yet with the theme ‘time travelling’. The Lisbellaw Area Initiative has been hard at work creating a standout community feature, and this year’s centrepiece is a striking recreation of the iconic DeLorean Time Machine, now proudly […]
Lisbellaw travels through time for scarecrow festival
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LISBELLAW is gearing up for its third annual Scarecrow Contest, and this year promises to be the most exciting yet with the theme ‘time travelling’. The Lisbellaw Area Initiative has been hard at work creating a standout community feature, and this year’s centrepiece is a striking recreation of the iconic DeLorean Time Machine, now proudly […]
Enniskillen One Act Festival back in the spotlight
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The Enniskillen One Act Festival is set to return to the Ardhowen this month, showcasing nine short plays over three nights from October 23 to October 25. Each evening, three theatre groups will take to the stage with short, punchy plays. There are no elaborate sets or fancy lighting – it’s fast-paced, stripped-back theatre that […]
Fermanagh businesses back Halloween festivities
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WITH the Council no longer staging the long-established Halloween celebrations in the county town, Enniskillen BID has once again announced its spooky celebrations for the season ahead. Backed by local businesses in the town, BID has revealed a week-long programme of events starting Friday October 24 and culminating in the return of the town’s much-loved fireworks […]
Pettigo film student wins nine international awards
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A STUNNING short film by Pettigo filmmaker Frances Maguire has scooped nine international film awards and has been selected to screen at six international film festivals around the world from Chile and Australia to the US and France this summer. The short documentary titled “Echoes of an Irish Lifetime (2025)” focuses on the reminiscences of […]
Fermanagh Rose Caoimhe set to take to Tralee stage
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WHEN Roslea woman Caoimhe Connolly takes to the stage at the Rose of Tralee Festival she will be realising a life long dream. The 26-year-old chartered accountant from Roslea was voted Fermanagh Rose back in May, and is now preparing to represent the county at the iconic festival, which begins this weekend. “I have dreamed of […]
Clara named Lady of the Lake at Fermanagh festival
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IT HAS been a milestone week for Irvinestown’s Clara Corrigan, who graduated from university and was crowned Lady of the Lake 2025 the very next day. The 21-year-old is hoping to make her town proud and loves seeing the town come together to celebrate the long running festival. “On Thursday, the day before the opening, I […]
The 2025 Lady of the Lake unveiled
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The streets of Irvinestown were packed in anticipation of the unveiling this evening!