A LARGE crowd is expected to pull on their swimming gear later this month when the hugely popular Castle Island Charity Swim takes place across Enniskillen, and remember its late founder Pat Blake. The much-loved businessman, who passed away last month, is remembered for establishing the popular Island Swim, which has raised huge funds for charity […]
Sadness at passing of Enniskillen man Pat Blake
The former publican, from whom Pat’s Bar takes its name, was a much-loved figure around Fermanagh.
Fermanagh to raise glass to celebrate World Whiskey Day
IRISH people don’t need an excuse to have a drink, but there is even more of an incentive this weekend. Saturday is World Whiskey Day and events are taking place all over the globe to celebrate it. Having a wee dram is more popular now than ever. Whiskey connoisseur Pat Blake of Blake’s of the Hollow […]
Sad passing of popular businessman Joe Blake
The well-known Enniskillen businessman passed away last week.
Hogan Heroes’ honoured by Niamh’s creative flair
ST MICHAEL’S College has recently unveiled three commemorative photo boards which follow its team journey of the historic Hogan Cup winning team of 2019 where the school made history as it won a maiden All-Ireland title in joyous scenes in Croke Park. These three masterpieces have been innovatively designed and created by Niamh Blake, daughter […]
Unexpected death of man behind Cafe Merlot
THE unexpected death has taken place of highly accomplished chef, Gerard (Gerry) Russell, head chef at Cafe Merlot and Blakes of the Hollow for the past 20 years. Mr Russell from Glebe Court, Monea, but originally from Lurgan, was a skilled and talented chef who won numerous national wards and achieved the inclusion of Cafe […]
Landmark Derrylin pub up for sale
ONE of Fermanagh’s oldest and established pubs is for sale. Blake’s Bar in Main Street, Derrylin, which was established at the turn of the last century, is just recently been put on the market. The public house has been leased for a number of years, but now, owner Pat Blake, pictured below, has put it […]
Oisín McGrath Cup launched
The trophy for the Oisín McGrath Cup football blitz was inaugurated last Wednesday at Blake’s of the Hollow in the presence of Oisín’s parents.