Love to take the lead at Fermanagh Pride
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ENNISKILLEN is gearing up to paint the town rainbow next weekend as Fermanagh Pride 2025 takes over with a vibrant mix of celebration, community, and visibility. Organisers are calling on locals and visitors alike to join the festivities and march in the Pride Parade on Saturday, September 6. This year’s theme is about unity, expression, […]

New podcast launch aims to break stigma in Fermanagh
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A group of Fermanagh women have come together to launch a new podcast aimed at breaking stigma and supporting those struggling with their sexuality in the local community. The ‘Little Town Big Queeries’ podcast was created by friends Leah Parton, Billie Atkinson, Amber Leigh, and Leah McBride. Their friendship has spanned over five years, with […]

Council urged to protect Fermanagh transgender rights


THE COUNCIL is being urged to make sure not to introduce any new policies that will “undermine the rights and safety” of local trans people, following the landmark Supreme Court ruling earlier this month. On April 16, the UK Supreme Court ruled that the legal definition of a woman, when being determined by the Equality Act, should be […]

Arlene Foster reveals gay row led to resignation


FORMER First Minister Arlene Foster has revealed her decision not to block a motion calling for a ban on gay conversion therapy led to her leaving her position. The Aghadrumsee woman, who is now a baroness in the House of Lords, quit as DUP leader, and thus First Minister in 2021, after members of the […]

COLUMN: Michael Hand- It’s OK to be gay


I WAS speaking with a young man in his twenties recently who is gay and could not accept it; in fact, he said that he hated being gay and regrets that he is not heterosexual. This was not an isolated incident. I have come across quite a few gay people who struggle to accept their sexuality, yet […]

A trip back in time with Fermanagh Pride


WITH plans well underway for Fermanagh’s first Pride weekend, the hard-working organising team behind is also getting set for a range of events help raise funds for the September celebration. On Saturday, May 11 Fermanagh Pride will be holding a 90s/00s ‘mixtape disco’ at the Gasworks in Enniskillen, from 8pm-late. Complete with nostalgic hits, games, a balloon drop, […]

Pride weekend a success, despite small protest


THE ORGANISERS of last weekend’s Pride shows in Enniskillen said they were touched by the support of the local community and have thanked all those who helped make the events a huge success. With preparations well underway for Fermanagh’s first official Pride celebration next June, the local committee organised two fundraising and awareness nights at the Westville Hotel […]