The Tumbling Paddies confirm Slieve Russell date


THE Tumbling Paddies has said they’re “super excited” to be returning to the Slieve Russell Hotel early next year after they confirmed that they’ll be taking centre stage at the Ballyconnell venue. The six-man band, who’ve established themselves as one of the hottest properties on the local music scene, recently confirmed tickets are on sale […]


Enniskillen artist’s painting goes down a treat


ENNISKILLEN artist Jordan Breen has dedicated his latest masterpiece to all those “who have moved away from home” but are keen to remember their roots to Fermanagh and Ireland. The 25-year-old recently received much social acclaim for his painting titled ‘A Taste of Home’ which was designed by the Enniskillen man, as his career goes […]


Comedian Conal returning to The Ardhowen Theatre


THE Ardhowen Theatre in Enniskillen is expected to be a sell-out when the hugely popular Conal Gallen returns to the county with his “rip roaring” and much-anticipated new comedy. The 69-year-old from Ballybofey has established himself as one of the top comedians in Ireland and he’s now involved in a major and popular tour of the […]


Major rise in disposable vapes sold in Fermanagh


A LOCAL shop worker has said the number of disposable vapes being sold locally is “scary” after an Enniskillen store was revealed as the second highest seller of the items in the North. Disposable vapes first hit the UK market in 2015 and they’ve risen in popularity among all age ranges, with suppliers creating vapes […]


The Linnet Inn has stood test of time


AFTER surviving a Civil War, financial recessions, the introduction of the dreaded breathalyser, and a global pandemic, The Linnet Inn in Boho is still going strong after 100 years in business. Since the late Brian McKenzie bought the Boho pub in 1968, rural pubs have, one by one, slowly vanished. The Linnet Inn, however, has defied the […]


Magee makes mark in Newry


MULTI-INSTRUMENTALIST Sean Magee recently made his debut appearance at one of the biggest venues in the North. As part of the celebrations for the Bank Holiday weekend, the Fermanagh singer and performed headlined a gig and showcased his talents at the popular ‘Bank Bar and Bistro’ in Newry. The establishment located in Down is becoming very […]


McBrien’s Newsagents continues to put Lisnaskea on the map!


IT’S been said that for a community to be whole and healthy, it must be based on people’s love and concern for each other, and that’s exactly the driving force behind McBrien’s Newsagents in Lisnaskea, and the essence of what it has offered its loyal and dedicated customers for almost 54 years. With a reputation […]


Community saddened by loss of popular character


THE COMMUNITY of Lisnaskea has been left devastated following the loss of one of its most loved and popular characters. Kevin McCaffrey (70) of St Patrick’s Terrace, died peacefully at his home on August 2. The funeral Mass of the late Mr McCaffrey who was known by many for his outgoing nature and time for […]