FERMANAGH businesswoman Catherine Maguire has launched an exciting new venture – Oaks and Archdale, a premium hamper business offering luxury hampers showcasing local and Irish produce. The project is a labour of love for Catherine, who is well known as the owner of The Vineyard Off-Licence and Castle Archdale Service Station. It brings together carefully curated selections of fine […]
Gala to mark 10 years of Music in Fermanagh
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IT ALL began in 2015, when Fermanagh and Omagh district councils were merged. Until then, the former Fermanagh District Council had relied on its Arts Advisory Committee – local volunteers invited from within the community – to help allocate funding for arts and cultural projects. After the merger, that committee was disbanded. Some of its […]
Delight at resurfacing project for Fermanagh road
A MAJOR resurfacing scheme on Lack Main Street, aimed at boosting safety and accessibility for residents, businesses, and commuters, began on Monday. The project aims to provide smoother travel while strengthening the local road network. MLA Jemma Dolan has welcomed confirmation from Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins that a £180,000 resurfacing project will soon get underway […]
Fermanagh’s female politicians facing online abuse
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FEMALE politicians in Fermanagh have said they ‘won’t be silenced’, as they speak out on the high level of sexist abuse they receive online. Fermanagh and South Tyrone MLAs, Áine Murphy and Jemma Dolan, recently shared some of the hate messages posted on their online platforms. One of those messages stated the elected representatives were a ‘pair of tramps’. “This […]
Fermanagh runner going the extra mile in Vietnam
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A FERMANAGH man, who recently conquered the hugely challenging Vietnam Jungle Marathon, said it’s a “really exciting time” as he clocks up the miles to support local schoolchildren. Stephen Barkey, a former student at St Michael’s College in Enniskillen, has been living in Hanoi in Vietnam for the past number of years, relocating to teach […]
Enniskillen Rangers dig deep to down Beragh in cup
fonaCAB Craig Stanfield Junior Cup Enniskillen Rangers 3 Beragh Swifts 2 By Jonathan Hogan ENNISKILLEN Rangers showed real character at The Ball Range, twice fighting back to see off Beragh Swifts and secure a spot in the Junior Cup last 32. Jason Keenan hit a brace — one from the spot and another from open […]
Fermanagh runner Kate leads the way in Donegal
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PROVINCIAL CHAMPIONSHIPS By Paul O’Neill ATHLETES from Enniskillen Running Club excelled at day two of the Provincial Championship for the Uneven Ages and Novice which were held at the Finn Valley Centre in Stranorlar. The first six Enniskillen runners were all in the top 25, with the remaining four athletes really pushing on and improving […]
Fermanagh families facing tough winter ahead
LOCAL foodbanks are bracing themselves for a busy winter ahead, with demand from families for Christmas hampers already surging. With almost a quarter of families in Fermanagh living in relative poverty, this is a time when food banks, toy appeals and looking out for one another are needed most. John Shades, owner of the Enniskillen […]
‘Fermanagh Stars’ set to shine at calf show
FERMANAGH calves are set to take centre stage at a prestigious multi-breed event in Enniskillen next week. The Fermanagh Pedigree Livestock Breeders Ltd (FPLB) Premier Calf Show is being held on Saturday, November 15 at the Exhibition Hall at Ulster Farmers’ Mart, Enniskillen. The event has attracted over 55 entries of top-quality calves, featuring both […]
Fermanagh school prepares for new chapter in 2026
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EXCITEMENT is building at St Kevin’s College as work on the school’s new campus continues to take shape. Construction began in August, and with the steel framework now standing tall, staff and pupils are eagerly looking forward to moving into a state-of-the-art facility by September 2026. “We are thrilled that construction on our new school […]