Soldier with ties to Fermanagh dies in Ukraine


A FORMER British soldier with close connections to Derrygonnelly has died fighting in Ukraine. Liam Love was reportedly killed in the Ukrainian city of Lyman after a confrontation with the Russian army on Wednesday, October 9. The 24-year-old would have turned 25 later this month on Saturday, October 26. “Our brave, brave son, Liam Love was […]

Abandoned pets numbers rise in Fermanagh


A FERMANAGH animal sanctuary has launched an urgent appeal to rehome two cats who have spent five months in the Ballinamallard branch which is struggling to cope as it’s “full to capacity”. An online appeal from Bright Eyes Animal Sanctuary has received massive support from local residents who are trying to source a home for […]

Nathan Carter downplays Love Island links


FERMANAGH Country music star Nathan Carter has downplayed rumours that he could be heading into the ‘Villa’ as the new series of ‘Love Islands’ captures the attention of fans across the island. First aired back in 2015, ‘Love Island’ has returned to ITV screens and fans are keeping a close eye on proceedings in Mallorca […]

Transform your look from day to night


ELLEN TURBETT gives her top tips on how to transform your look from day to night! The notion of having multiple wardrobes is a thing of the past. Transitioning your outfits from day to night has never been easier and with a few simple tips, you could save yourself a fortune! The Blazer and Skirt […]

Lockdown blues?… Not for newlyweds Martin and Clare


WHILE lockdown blues have given Fermanagh folk little very little to smile about in 2020, for local couple Clare and Martin Mullarkey, not even a worldwide pandemic could stop them from walking down the aisle and saying ‘I Do’. “We knew that Covid-19 was going to impact our wedding day one way or another,” explained […]

‘I thought, how do you go on after losing a baby?’


THE MONTH of October highlights Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. For Lisnaskea woman Colleen Tunney and her husband Liam, remembering their first born daughter Fionnuala is not just about keeping her memory alive but a way of helping other bereaved parents. “For us everything had been fine. We went for our 20 week scan […]

Love is in the air


There’s a whole lot of love going on here in Fermanagh. From the moment the Christmas cards were taken down from the shelves out came the Valentine cards, chocolates and lots of red and hearts.