Fermanagh’s first world rally champion has said the Craig Breen Foundation Prize will lead to “another incredibly exciting year” in motorsport, as his son continues to take the sport by storm. Monea man Niall McShea wrote his name into the history books in Australia in 2004 when he held off Scottish hotshot Alister McRea on the […]
Ederney mourns respected vet Cormac McKervey
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The Ederney community has been left saddned following the passing of Cormac McKervey who has been remembered as “one of North Fermanagh’s most respected and trusted veterinary surgeons”. Formerly of Erne Drive, Ederney, Mr McKervey passed away peacefully on January 12 surrounded by his family aged 92. Born and raised in Ederney, Cormac’s calling to become […]
Fermanagh footballer Smith returns to Dungannon
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Dungannon Swifts manager Rodney McAree said that Derrylin man Corey Smith will have fans ‘on the edge of your seat’ after he confirmed his return to Stangmore Park. The 20-year-old, who is one of the county’s brightest soccer prospects, signed for Dungannon Swifts earlier this month, from Coleraine. Smith, who was on loan from Dungannon […]
Fermanagh boss targets promotion to Division Two
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Fermanagh manager Declan Bonner said his side have “plenty of learning still to do” as they prepare for the Allianz National Football League, following the conclusion of the Dr McKenna Cup. The Erne men had some mixed results in the pre-season competition, beating Cavan in the opener only for the game to be declared ‘null […]
Agri firm confirms dispersal sale
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Fourteen tractors are set to go up for action later this month after a Fermanagh agricultural company announced its plans for a ‘business restructure’. Mid Ulster Auctions recently confirmed it had been appointed to host a machinery clearance auction on behalf of JN Contracts, which is located on the Moynaghan North Road in Irvinestown. According […]
Thousands unite in Be The Change campaign
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Fermanagh and Omagh District Council Be The Change bauble campaign has officially concluded, marking the end of a community-wide initiative aimed at challenging violence against women and girls. The campaign saw thousands of individuals, organisations and businesses across the district take part, each contributing a decorated bauble symbolising a commitment to ending gender-based violence. Council […]
Free genetic screening to launch in Irvinestown
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Free genetic screening for haemochromatosis, the North of Ireland’s most common inherited condition, will be offered to households in Irvinestown from January 2026. The service, which usually costs £129, has been enabled by Hagan Homes and other donors and will support those affected by iron overload. From January 2026, the charity Haemochromatosis UK will offer […]
Sands’ memories recalled in national collection
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A number of letters and writings from the late Bobby Sands, the former MP for Fermanagh and South Tyrone, have gone on public display across Ireland. Award-winning journalist, Holly Lennon, has completed a major digital collection ‘Long Kesh Style’, which was recently named as winner of the Digital Repository of Ireland (DRI) Community Archive Scheme. The […]
Nathan Carter signs major record deal
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COUNTRY star Nathan Carter has said he’s ‘very excited’ after confirming he has agreed a major new record deal. The Liverpudlian, who has set up home in Fermanagh, has been teasing that he’s working on new music, spending time collaborating with world-renowned producer, Guy Chambers. Nathan has now confirmed that he’s going to be releasing […]
Concern as energy prices increasing
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MANY residents in Fermanagh are struggling to heat their homes, as concern grows over the rise in energy bills. Ofgen, the energy regulator, recently reported that energy bills have increased by an annual £3 per household for families who use electricity and gas to heat their homes and properties. Earlier this year, the energy regulator confirmed […]