FERMANAGH’S Country music star Nathan Carter has said that he ‘gets a laugh’ as he revealed that a number of his female fans regularly throw their underwear on stage at his gigs. Since he relocated to Fermanagh in 2008, the Liverpudlian has become a big hit with Country music fans, headling concerts and shows in […]
Baldwin braced for Breffni opener
FERMANAGH hurling manager Joe Baldwin says he’s expecting a very ‘tight game’ against Cavan in the opening round of the Conor McGurk Cup on Tuesday night. The Conor McGurk Cup is a subsidiary competition, with the nine Ulster counties, Queen’s University and Ulster University, and Louth, all competing for the first piece of silverware up for grabs […]
Fermanagh man elected Chairman of Gael Linn Board
A FERMANAGH man, now living in Magherafelt, has been elected the new Chairperson of Gael Linn. Mr Wayne McPhilomey (MacFeilimí) was elected at Gael Linn’s recent Board meeting and succeeds Pádhraic Ó Ciardha who had completed five successful years in the role. Founded in 1953, Gael Linn is a national organisation whose principal aim is to foster […]
Workers set to take to the streets
A RALLYING cry has been made to Fermanagh’s workers to take to the streets for better pay. Mass strike action is planned for Thursday, January 18, with public sector workers across the North taking to the picket line. Nurses, teachers, civil servants and bus drivers will be just some of the workers involved in what will be the first general […]
Dancing girls in the groove in Donagh
DANCERS with the Movers and Groovers in Donagh have been raking in the titles this year. Aoife and Amy McPhillips have been dancing since 2017 under the tuition of Julie McDonald. They train weekly in the Millennium Hall Donagh with the rest of their club and dance Pro am with professional dancer Shane McKeever. To […]
Bonnie born at SWAH on Boxing Day
THE parents of a local Boxing Day baby have said they are ‘just so happy’ to have brought their little girl into the world at the most wonderful time of year. For the majority of us, the festive season is a period more magical than most. However, when one young couple living in Kilskeery look back […]
Fr Gary Donegan has surgery for blindness
FR GARY Donegan has paid tribute to the many people who have “rallied around” him after he recently underwent serious eye surgery. Originally from Newtownbutler, the Ardoyne-based cleric, pictured below, had an operation to restore the sight in his right eye after losing his vision a few weeks ago when a bleed to it caused extensive damage. To read […]
GALLERY: Festive cheer at Enniskillen Park Run
A LARGE crowd turned out to the Lakeland Forum on Saturday, December 23, for the final Park Run in Enniskillen of the year. The Christmas-themed run was an extra special milestone for Patricia Hutchison who took part and completed her 100th event. Check out our gallery of pictures below! To read more on this story […]
Fears SWAH could lose acute status
CONCERN is growing that the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH) could lose its ‘acute’ status, after it emerged the Western Trust is considering changing the name of the hospital. Recently released minutes from a meeting of the SWAH Strategic Development Group – which was set up by the Trust to oversee the future development of the Enniskillen hospital […]
Lawson fumes at airport staff for ‘touching his genitals’
FERMANAGH native and former Coronation Street actor Charlie Lawson has claimed he was ‘touched down there’ by security staff as he travelled through an airport security area recently. The Enniskillen-born actor admitted he “almost chinned” the staff member as the 64-year-old slammed the “intrusive inspection”. The actor called the employee a “little pr**k” in a lengthy video shared […]