FERMANAGH band The Tumbling Paddies are preparing for one of their “favourite nights of the year” as they prepare to sell out the Abbey Hotel in Donegal Town this weekend. The six-man band confirmed that they’re going to be taking centre stage at the hotel on Sunday (October 27), with the venue expected to be […]
Enniskillen Spooktacular returns for Halloween
THE countdown is on until the hugely popular Spooktacular run takes place in Enniskillen and it promises to be the “best ever”. The event will kick-start the Halloween celebrations locally, taking place on Friday, October 25. The event, which is Ireland’s largest nighttime 5K run has the exciting addition of a Mini Spook for junior […]
Enniskillen Fireworks are back with a bang!
After years of fireworks not lighting up the skies of Enniskillen they are back…and it wont cost the public a penny. Experience Enniskillen announced this afternoon that the Halloween fireworks display will take place this year in Enniskillen. “Experience Enniskillen has teamed up with the brilliant folk at Encirc to bring back this much-loved event […]
Hope fades for return of Enniskillen fireworks
A LOCAL councillor’s attempt to reignite the call to bring back Halloween fireworks in both Omagh and Enniskillen quickly had cold water poured on it. At a recent meeting of Fermanagh and Omagh Council, Ulster Unionist Mark Ovens proposed that the popular displays be reinstated. Cllr Ovens said, “Last July, I asked for the Halloween […]
‘Spooktacular’ race is a massive success
THE director of the ‘Enniskillen Spooktacular’ has said that the hard-working team of volunteers were key to making the annual event another ‘great night’ of running and fun in the town. On Friday night Enniskillen was a hub of activity as 1,325 runners took part in the 5K ‘Spooktacular’ run through the streets, with City of […]
Experience Enniskillen launch Halloween extravaganza
Taking place from 4-7pm on October 31 itself, the evening will open with a spooktacular parade, complete with a ghost train, and lively music.
Enniskillen Spooktacular to return for 11th year
“We are sincerely grateful to all businesses who have made the Spook possible this year, bringing a huge boost to the community and town spirit.”
Council decision could take us back to estate bonfires
CONCERN has been voiced that the bonfire culture could make an welcome return to Enniskillen’s estates if the Council does not take back control of the Halloween fireworks display. Last week’s Herald reported that the town’s business community had stepped in to organise this year’s show after the Council said they would not be putting […]
Enniskillen businesses step in to rescue Halloween
While there will be no fireworks, Enniskillen BID will be putting on a night of family friendly fun to keep people in Fermanagh.
No Halloween fireworks in Enniskillen this year
Last year there was much disappointment across the county after the Council cancelled the display at the last minute.