A LISBELLAW family has once again given Fermanagh its very own Winter Wonderland to support the Carrybridge and Enniskillen RNLI. David and Joanne McCusker from Lisbellaw have called on all donations to be left at their house, where locals will be treated to a 28,000 Christmas light spectacle. “I just love the lights, I just […]
Fermanagh band ‘Full Moon Fever’ eyeing Euro gigs
ONE of Fermanagh’s top music bands has confirmed they’re keen to “push more into European festivals” as they continue to headline and sell out some of the top venues across the country. Four-man band ‘Full Moon Fever’ is one of Ireland’s top rock bands and they’ve been on the road for a number of years, […]
Top award for Belle Isle Estate Hotel
CELEBRATIONS were high at the recently sold Belle Isle Estate Hotel after the Lisbellaw castle was named as the ‘Intimate Wedding Venue of the Year’ at the prestigious Irish Hotel Awards. The recognition comes after it was confirmed that Belle Isle Estate Hotel has been bought by the well-known Crawford family from Lisbellaw, which now owns […]
Kiya wins Knitting and stitching competition
A LISBELLAW woman has knit her way to the top to win Belfast’s inaugural The Knitting & Stitching Show. Kiya Parr competed at the show last week in the dressmaking competition where she was up against 14 other finalists. Bringing sustainability to the forefront of her design, inspired by the insects of Northern Ireland, the Ulster […]
Miracle escape for Fermanagh children after bus crash
THE dangers of Fermanagh’s icy roads have been highlighted this morning (Wednesday) after a school bus left the road in the Tattygare Road area of Lisbellaw. The Police were called to the scene after a school bus was reported to have left the road, with “no serious injuries” reported. “Police attended a single vehicle road […]
Fermanagh woman ready for Knitting & Stitching finals
WITH only a couple of days to go until crafters and knitters from across the North flock to Belfast’s inaugural The Knitting & Stitching Show, the finalists in this years dressmaking competition have been revealed. Fourteen finalists from across Ireland are competing for the chance to get their hands on a Janome Sewing Machine worth £850. This […]
Lisbellaw Scarecrow Festival searches for ‘Raggy’
The ‘Hardrock’ scarecrow family adorns the entrance to Lisbellaw in readiness for the area’s second scarecrow festival! This year is promised to be bigger and better, with a number of events and workshops in addition to many homes displaying a ‘rural life’ themed scarecrow. From Saturday 26 September, the scarecrows will be popping up all over […]
Lisbellaw benefits from Covid recovery investment
THE PICTURESQUE village of Lisbellaw is looking even prettier after receiving an investment boost from a Covid recovery scheme. Funded to the tune of £122,500 from the Covid Recovery Small Settlement Regeneration Programme, locals recently celebrated the completion of the Lisbellaw Village Enhancement Project. The project was supported by Femanagh and Omagh Council (FODC), and saw improvements made throughout […]
Lisbellaw ready for league cup final
Lisbellaw were crowned Division 3 champions earlier this month and are hunting a league and cup double tonight (Wednesday).
Kyle recognised for helping improve safety at workplace
A LOCAL man has been recognised for helping to significantly improve health and safety measures at his workplace. Kyle Taylor from Lisbellaw was recently recognised at the Saica Health and Safety Awards for a new initiative that he came up with. Kyle’s initiative was to have an information card put in the back of everyone’s […]