A FERMANAGH mother has turned her passion for “messy play” into a thriving business that is helping children across the county. Unique messy play classes are a fun and interactive way for children to develop important skills. It offers a wealth of benefits for children’s overall development, providing them with opportunities to engage their senses, explore their creativity, […]
Views wanted on Donagh and Roslea play park upgrade
THE LOCAL community is being asked to share its views on the future development of two local play parks. Fermanagh and Omagh Council is seeking the views of local residents on the development of facilities at Donagh and Roslea play parks. Drop-in events will be taking place at Donagh Millennium Hall and Roslea Cross Community Playgroup, […]
Fermanagh drama group confirms stage return
EXCITEMENT is building in Garrison and throughout Fermanagh as the talented cast of the Gillaroo Players prepares to unite for a performance which has been “a long-time in the planning”. The cast will bring their version of well-known comedy ‘Wedding Fever’ to life at the Gillaroo Centre in Garrison tomorrow night (Thursday) and it’ll run for […]
New play parks for development in Fermanagh
RESIDENTS in Roslea and Donagh are being encouraged to share their views on the community play park facilities as Fermanagh and Omagh District Council carries on with its major development plans. The Council recently confirmed that it’s going to be heading up a drop-in session at Donagh Millennium Hall on Tuesday, September 24, to discuss future development at […]
Anger as another Fermanagh play park vandalised
ENNISKILLEN residents have been left deeply frustrated after a play park which recently underwent major development by Fermanagh and Omagh District Council was vandalised. The community play facility at Lisgoole Play Park in Enniskillen was reportedly vandalised over the weekend, with the Council forced to carry out urgent repair work on the damaged property. A […]
Fermanagh actor Adrian Dunbar to feature in top movie
AFTER an “overwhelming response” to his major West End play, Adrian Dunbar’s set to appear on our TV screens later this year in form of a film, when ‘Kiss Me, Kate’ is turned into a movie. The Enniskillen man has been playing a leading role in ‘Kiss Me, Kate’ which has been running for a […]
Fermanagh’s John Garrity catches up with Dermot Kennedy
FERMANAGH busker John Garrity said he received “great advice” from the award-winning and Dublin singer Dermot Kennedy during a chance meeting at a wedding over the weekend. Kennedy, from Rathcoole, is regarded by many music gurus as one of Ireland’s top singer-songwriters of all times, with his songs ‘Giants’ and ‘Power Over Me’ gaining worldwide […]
Double All-Ireland delight for Fermanagh trad stars
THERE were jubilant scenes in Wexford over the weekend when local musicians Patrick Treacy and Aodhán O’Donnell fought off some of Ireland’s top talents to win at the prestigious Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann. The talented duo join an A-List group of Fermanagh musicians to become All-Ireland Fleadh winners and local social media was flooded with congratulatory […]
Anger as yet another play park vandalised in Fermanagh
ENNISKILLEN residents have been left frustrated and bitterly disappointed after a local play park was “extensively damaged due to anti-social behaviour and mindless vandalism”. After recently undergoing a major redevelopment project, the play park in Drumawill, located in the Rossorry area of Enniskillen, has been temporarily closed after suffering significant vandalism. “We are disappointed that […]
Fermanagh actor John’s leading the way
AFTER graduating as an actor from the hugely prestigious Royal Academy of Music, Enniskillen’s John Cathcart has claimed a top bursary which could see his career go from strength to strength. The Enniskilen man has been recognised as one of the top up and coming local drama stars and he recently completed a multi-year degree […]