FERMANAGH farmers have been urged to be vigilant after 15 cattle were reportedly stolen from the Lough Shale Road in Lisbellaw. Police are appealing for anyone with information about the incident which is believed to have taken place between 10.30pm on Sunday (June 9) and 7.10am on Tuesday (June 11). The majority of the 15 cattle […]
Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh remembered by George Beacom
TRIBUTES have been paid across Fermanagh to legendary and iconic GAA sports broadcaster Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh who passed away on Tuesday. Mr Ó Muircheartaigh passed away peacefully at the Mater Hospital in Dublin, aged 93. Over the years, the famous broadcaster formed a close friendship with George Beacom, manager of the Bawnacre Centre in Irvinestown. “The sad […]
Six candidates for Fermanagh and South Tyrone election
WITH just 15 days to go until the UK General Election, six candidates are set to go head-to-head to become the next Member for Parliament for Fermanagh and South Tyrone. Former head of Royal College of Nursing, Pat Cullen, has been confirmed as Sinn Féin’s candidate as the party bids to hold the seat won […]
Fermanagh jivers ready to dance the night away
FERMANAGH jivers are getting set to take on a 10-hour dancathon for charity. ‘Dance For Lucy’ has been organised by James McGrath in memory of his mum who passed away from Alzheimer’s and Dementia at the age of 60. The all-day dance will take place on Saturday, June 29 in the Glencarn Hotel Castleblayney at 11am and will run right through […]
Fermanagh PSNI issue lottery scam warning
THE people of Fermanagh have been warned to beware of a very convincing postal scam that has been targeting locals by name in their own homes. Police have issued the warning after a number of reports of the scam in the county, which tricks victims into believing they have won a lottery. A spokesman for […]
Michael Hand talks… six principles of a happy life
I RECENTLY read a book called ‘The Science of Happiness’ by Brendan Kelly and in it he talks about the six key things that contribute to our happiness. Seeking balance and moderation in all things One expression I recall my Dad saying was “everything in moderation” and it is so true. To be happy we […]
Claire Boles ‘honoured’ to be in Ireland Olympic squad
FERMANAGH’S Claire Boles has been named as a ‘travelling reserve’ for the Ireland Women’s Sevens squad that will compete at this summer’s Olympic Games in Paris. The 12-player squad was confirmed on Monday afternoon with the Carrybridge player listed along with Amy Larn as one of the reserves. 26-year-old Boles may be called to action if […]
Nathan Carter downplays Love Island links
FERMANAGH Country music star Nathan Carter has downplayed rumours that he could be heading into the ‘Villa’ as the new series of ‘Love Islands’ captures the attention of fans across the island. First aired back in 2015, ‘Love Island’ has returned to ITV screens and fans are keeping a close eye on proceedings in Mallorca […]
Fermanagh publican’s the ‘Spirit of Northern Ireland’
THE manager of Charlie’s Bar in Enniskillen said it was an ‘absolute honour’ as she picked up the prestigious ‘Community Hero’ accolade at the ‘Spirit of Northern Ireland Awards’ on Friday night. Una Burns was awarded the ‘Community Hero’ award at the ceremony at the Culloden Estate, in recognition of her ‘Charlie’s Bar Christmas Kindness Fundraiser’ […]
BREAKING: Body recovered from Lough Erne
POLICE has confirmed that a body has been recovered from Lough Erne, following extensive searches for a missing person last night (Wednesday). “Police conducting searches following the report of a missing person in the Belleek area on Wednesday 19th June located the body of a man at the River Erne on Wednesday evening,” they said. […]