THERE is no shortage of things to do in Fermanagh this St Patrick’s weekend. From parades to dancing to watersports, there is something for everyone to celebrate the patron saint’s big day. Belleek In Belleek the celebrations start on Thursday night March 14 at 8pm, where there is a traditional music session in Mulleek Community Centre. Belleek Pottery […]
Paddy and Peter’s love for the showband days live on
THE memories of the showband era are fading with each passing year, but for Fermanagh’s Paddy McDermott and Peter Watson, it seems like only yesterday they were selling out London’s Royal Albert Hall. Today, Fermanagh’s the home to some of Ireland’s leading Country music stars. But at one time, the county’s showband business and bands were […]
Garth Brooks’ fans set for the Ardhowen Theatre
Fermanagh fans of Garth Brooks are set to be in for a special treat next week when his popular tribute band rolls into town. ‘Thunder Rolls – The Garth Brooks Tribute Show’ is set to take centre stage at the Ardhowen Theatre in Enniskillen on Saturday, March 23. In 2022, a huge crowd from Fermanagh […]
Concerns over Altnagelvin Hospital capacity
THERE are concerns Altnagelvin Hospital is struggling to cope with the influx of Fermanagh patients being sent up from the SWAH for emergency general surgery (EGS). There are no current official figures for how many local patients are being sent to the SWAH, as Fermanagh patients are deemed new ‘walk ins’ at the Derry hospital rather than […]
Una Burns advises women to ‘trust your gut’
UNA Burns saw a career change that she was not expecting, turning her into the business woman we know today. School teacher Una was settled in her job, but when the manager of her family business quit during the pandemic she knew that she had to step up to keep the business in the family name. “I handed […]
Surge in anti-social behaviour in Fermanagh
RESIDENTS in the Hillview Estate of Enniskillen have been left living in fear after a reported increase in anti-social behaviour and vandalism. The Police Service of Northern Ireland has been made aware of a rise in anti-social behaviour in the area, including an increase in people ‘drinking and smashing bottles’ on the footpath. The Council recently planted […]
WATCH: Boat on fire at Carrybridge
THE Emergency Services were called to the scene of a major boat fire which occurred at Carrybridge this morning [Wednesday]. More to follow.
Fermanagh folk duo Laytha on stage in Kansas
Fermanagh folk duo Laytha have been showcasing their talents in America. Cousins, Niamh Carney and Philana Nolan flew over to perform in Kansas in Folk Alliance International Conference. Niamh described the once in a lifetime experience, “Kansas was insane, we went over for Folk Alliance, which is the biggest folk showcase in the world, all […]
Shelley takes on Stairway to Heaven with a little help
FROM learning to stand to learning to walk to now taking on a mountain. Michelle Cowan, known as Shelley, has been unwell for 26 years but has decided to take on the huge task of climbling Cuilcagh mountain, all in aid of her group JustUs. Speaking about her challenge, Shelley explains why JustUs is such a worthy cause. “I have […]
O’Dowd outlines new measures to cut MOT waiting times
INFRASTRUCTURE Minister John O’Dowd has outlined several measures to tackle MOT waiting lists across the North. Speaking in the Assembly on Monday, Mr O’Dowd said more than 50 newly recruited examiners would start working in test centres from June. “The DVA currently has 55 MOT examiner vacancies across its network of test centres,” the minister told MLAs. “It […]