Fermanagh mourns quarry stalwart Jim Heuston


FERMANAGH was left saddened following the death of the late Jim Heuston who was a ‘great community and parish man’ and was renowned for his role in the development of rural roads. Formerly of Macknagh in Lisnaskea, Mr Heuston passed away peacefully, aged 87 years old. Mr Heuston was one of six-children born to Philip […]


Erne Highland Dancers win big at Ulster Championships


TWO local teenage girls have just won big at the Ulster Highland Dance Championships. Hannah Creddin from Clogher and Evie Bowes from Maguiresbridge who are both members of Erne Highland Dancers recently competed at the prestigious Ulster Highland Dance Championships. This competition is confined to the top Premier standard dancers from across the province of Ulster […]


Maguiresbridge student ‘in awe’ of saint-in-waiting


A MAGUIRESBRIDGE student has said he felt ‘blessed’ to attend a special service with the mother of a saint-in-waiting. St Kevin’s College Lisnaskea pupil, Patrick Quigley, was one of a large crowd at Benburb Priory in Tyrone, which was aiming to celebrate the life of Carlo Acutis, with his relic available for blessings. In October 2020, […]


Maguiresbridge hall reopens to the public


AS part of this weekend’s St. Patrick’s day celebrations, St. Mary’s Parish Hall, Maguiresbridge will hold a night of entertainment to mark the official re-opening. This year marks the halls 75 year anniversary, Built in 1949 by the local community it has been kept alive by many generations over the years. Last year the hall was closed for full […]


Caitlin McCaffrey is selected for Miss NI


CAITLIN McCaffrey has been selected to compete in Miss Northern Ireland and is using her platform for a good cause. The Maguiresbridge marketing student, was crowned Miss Dungannon at the third heat of the Miss Northern Ireland 2024 contest at The Gasworks, Dungannon. The 21 year old wants to use her platform to raise awareness for something that […]


Fermanagh’s Bernie Collins films locally for Sky Sports


AHEAD of the start of the Formula One season this weekend, Maguiresbridge woman Bernie Collins recently stopped off in Fermanagh to film a special segment for an upcoming programme on Sky Sports. The 37-year-old, who has established herself as one of the leading females in the world of motorsport, is going to be a pundit […]