A TALENTED Fermanagh chef represented Northern Ireland in this year’s Great British Menu last night. With a strong emphasis on local heros, Marty McAdam aimed to impress the judges and highlight the rich culinary heritage of Northern Ireland. The show started off with a menu submission once the brief was sent, something Marty, pictured left, found […]
Tributes paid to ‘one of a kind’ Gemma McVeigh
THE Fermanagh community has been left deeply saddened following the death of much-loved nurse Gemma McVeigh who was remembered for her “infectious laughter” and “boundless energy.” Ms McVeigh passed away peacefully at the Palliative Care Unit at Omagh Hospital on Friday, following a long battle with illness, aged 44 years old. One of six children born […]
Fermanagh family’s fundariser to help others
The McCaffrey are undertaking a mammoth charity fundraiser to raise awareness of a condition that claimed the life of their precious son, James.
Fermanagh woman battling to claim pothole damages
A LOCAL woman has been left furious following difficulty in making a claim after her car hit a pothole causing damage. Ciara from Belleek was traveling on the Lough Shore Road on Saturday evening when just before the Magho view point coming from Enniskillen, she hit a pothole and as a result, got a puncture. Ciara […]
Mother and Baby Homes inquiry deadline extended
THE deadline has been extended for Fermanagh females who were “directly affected” by the Mother and Baby Institutions and Magdalene Laundries to share their stories and memories. A public inquiry and financial redress programme has been set up by the Stormont Executive to support the many affected, with Fermanagh and Omagh District Council backing the […]
Welcome support for Fermanagh border communities
BORDER communities in Fermanagh are eligible for funding with the aim of “increasing accessibility to digital technology” as residents report issues with phone reception and broadband. Local people feel that Fermanagh has been left behind when it comes to technology and growth and a Special EU Programmes Body has been set up to support people […]
‘Women and girls must feel safe’ in Fermanagh
LOCAL representatives and groups have praised the “welcome development” after the Stormont Executive pledged a multi-million pound package against the domestic violence crisis. Fermanagh and Omagh District Council has received £135,000 from Stormont which will be distributed between January and March 2026, to end violence against women and girls. It comes after Stormont pledged £1.2 […]
Heaton to sell out Fermanagh venue
THE Ardhowen Theatre in Enniskillen has confirmed that “extra seating has just been released” due to popular demand for a concert by multi-million chart selling singer Paul Heaton. Local social media went into a frenzy after the English singer announced that he’s stopping off at the Enniskillen venue on Thursday, March 27, to the delight of […]
Funding boost for Fermanagh drama group
SHARE Discovery Village is inspiring a new Unity in Motion dance and drama project that aims to directly tackle social isolation in rural Fermanagh by bringing people together to move, create, and connect. Power NI is supporting this positive initiative through its long-running Brighter Communities programme. The project will run weekly dance and drama workshops, […]
Fermanagh school ramps up ICT suite fundraiser
THE local community in Derrygonnelly is preparing to support a major bazaar fundraiser which is aiming to raise vital funds to help with the development of a new ICT suite facility at the school. St Patrick’s Primary School recently launched a fundraiser to help raise funds to purchase new computers and IT equipment which could […]