My Daddy, the Lough Erne legend
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The late Gerry ‘Maco’ McIntyre, who passed away peacefully on October 14 surrounded by his family, has been remembered by his daughter Finola ‘Fin’ McIntyre as a “passionate, free spirit.” She described him as a “wonderful father” who lived life on his own vibrant terms, embracing individuality, kindness, and a deep love for the world around him. […]


Lough Erne jewel up for sale at £5 million
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ELY Lodge, a spectacular country estate on the shores of Lough Erne, has been placed on the market with a guide price of £5 million. The historic 209-acre property includes more than 2.7 miles of private lough frontage, a seven-bedroom residence, five cottages, traditional farmyard, walled garden, arboretum, woodland and pasture. It also boasts private […]


Residents revive tradition with Riverside Raft Race
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THE SECOND annual Riveside Raft Race went off without a hitch this year, with around 100 people gathering on the Enniskillen shore for an afternoon packed with fun, creativity and community spirit. Thankfully, the weather played ball and the event – which is a rival of a former town tradition from years gone by – turned out to […]


New RNLI navigator completes 2nd call-out in 48 hours
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Matthew Nelson, a Carrybridge local, who has volunteered with Carrybridge Lifeboat for the past five and a half years, has successfully completed his Navigator Pass Out. There was little time to rest for Matthew however as the lifeboat was called out by the Coastguard twice in the following days where he put his new skills […]


Thrilling finale to Fermanagh Classic Fishing Festival
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The 48th Fermanagh Classic Fishing Festival culminated in a thrilling finale on Friday with Mark Silman, from Doncaster, reeling in the heaviest weight of 41.610kg over the three-day event, netting the winner’s cheque of £5,000 and the coveted Belleek Trophy. Lisnaskea man, Jordan Hall, secured a remarkable second place, harnessing his angling prowess to reel […]


RNLI assist 3 people and a dog after vessel ran aground


Carrybridge RNLI assisted three people and a dog after their vessel ran aground yesterday (May 4). At 5.39pm on Sunday 4 May, Carrybridge RNLI’s inshore lifeboat, Douglas Euan & Kay Richards was launched at the request of Belfast Coastguard, to assess a vessel with two adults, a baby and a dog on board, which had […]