I WOKE up this morning to the sound of heavy rain and hailstones. It was a wet, windy Monday in April and I was delighted to be going to work. I thought to myself how lucky am I that I am still working at 66 years of age, when most people my age are retired, because […]
FLASHBACK FRIDAY…
There was plenty of glitz and glamour at the Fivemiletown College Formal at the Killyhevlin Hotel in Enniskillen in December 2011.
Anger as Irvinestown Recycling Centre closes temporarily
LOCAL residents were left angry and confused after it was revealed that Irvinestown’s busy recycling centre was to close for eight weeks. In a statement last week, Fermanagh and Omagh District Council (FODC) announced the temporary closure and the reason for it. “Irvinestown Household Recycling Centre will be closed from Monday, 29 April, 2024 for 8 weeks […]
Wait goes on for Irish passports
HOLIDAY season is on the way and some Fermanagh residents have been left sweating as the wait for passports processing goes on. The Department of Foreign Affairs recently revealed that the average processing time for renewing a standard adult passport currently stands at 10 business days and 15 days for a child renewal. Of the 200,000 […]
Dunbar ready for London theatre
THE countdown is on until Enniskillen actor Adrian Dunbar makes his return on stage at one of the top theatres in England. A trailer released on social media this week has given fans of Adrian Dunbar a sneak peak of what could be expected as the former ‘Line of Duty’ star gets ready to star […]
Property rental prices rocketing in Enniskillen
NORTHERN Ireland rental prices increased by 10.1 per cent in the year to January 2024 official figures show, but that’s nothing compared to the rise in property prices in Fermanagh. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said the average private rents in Northern Ireland increased by 10.1 per cent in the 12 months to January, the highest annual […]
Council hands out most parking tickets in North
NEW data has revealed that the Fermanagh and Omagh District Council (FODC) area has dished out the most parking tickets in the past year. Figures analysed by CompareNI.com shows the council areas that received the most and least parking tickets in Northern Ireland. The data showed that, out of the ten council areas reviewed, Fermanagh and […]
Enniskillen car owned by late Queen Elizabeth sold
A CAR owned and driven by the late Queen Elizabeth II was housed in Enniskillen before its sale at auction this week. The car, a 2001 Daimler Majestic 4.0 V8, was sold on Monday evening for £103,522 including buyer’s premium through Bonhams auctions. The car, which is currently housed in Enniskillen, is filled with special royal touches, including […]
Lisa McHugh to release new album
EXCITEMENT is building in the local music scene as Fermanagh Country music star Lisa McHugh prepares to launch a new album. On Friday, May 17, the Glaswegian singer is going to release a new EP (extended play) which is set to take a different twist to her previous releases. The 36-year-old mother, who recently confirmed […]
Masterson qualifies for Miss NI
ANOTHER local girl has qualified for the Miss Northern Ireland finals. Annie Masterson from Enniskillen recently was crowned Miss Canavans 2024 at a heat for Miss NI in Canavans Bar, Garvaghy. The speech and language therapist wants to use the competition to raise awareness for her clients. “The clients I work with have learning disabilities and […]