THE inclement summer weather has not dampened the interest or enthusiasm of Teemore Women’s Group as their members have engaged in a number of interesting and educational visits recently. The group began 16 years ago, and since then has continued to thrive amongst generations as a place to go in the community. The group meet […]
Dolan hits the target
THEY say you shouldn’t meet your heroes because they’ll only let you down, but this was not the case for me. I’m a big fan of local darts star Brendan Dolan and I got the opportunity to meet him at a recent fundraising event in aid of Dementia NI at Culley’s Bar in Enniskillen. At one stage […]
Casey Howe signs for Nottingham Forest
Northern Ireland winger Casey Howe has signed for Women’s National League North side Nottingham Forest on a two-year deal. The 21-year-old makes the switch from Premier Division side Athlone Town, having previously had spells with Sligo Rovers, Glentoran and Linfield. Howe, who made her Northern Ireland debut as a 17-year old, won the Irish Cup […]
Enniskillen RNLI rescue jet skiers injured on the Erne
ENNISKILLEN RNLI, the Irish Coast Guard helicopter, and the NI Ambulance Service were all involved in the rescue of two jet skiers who were injured on Lough Erne last weekend. The volunteer Enniskillen RNLI crew were called to scene by the Belfast Coastguard shortly after 6.40pm on Saturday evening, August 24, after reports two people […]
Charlie’s Bar gears up for 80 more years of success
AFTER surviving a World War, the introduction of the dreaded breathalyser, a pandemic and the ‘crippling’ cost of living crisis, Charlie’s Bar is still standing in Enniskillen, as it celebrates 80 years in business. In August 1944, while World War II was raging, Charlie and Bea Burns, regarded as pioneering visionaries in the local business […]
Ollie is looking for a new home
THE little miracle poodle who captured the hearts of the local community, is now looking for his ‘furever’ home. Earlier this year Bright Eyes Animal Sanctuary revealed the alarming pictures of ‘Ollie’ who had been severely neglected. The Ballinamallard-based organisation launched an online fundraiser to support the ‘round-the-clock care’ needed to nurse him back to […]
Garrity gives local musicians busking chance
ENNISKILLEN singer-songwriter John Garrity is heading up a major campaign which is encouraging young musicians around the North to put their skills to the test and pursue a career in busking. Garrity, known as the ‘Belfast Busker’, has established a reputation as one of Ireland’s top buskers and he performs regularly on the streets around […]
A long winter ahead for Fermanagh health service
LOCAL health campaigners have warned the patients of Fermanagh are facing “the most dramatic winter for healthcare” this year, with moves elsewhere in the health service expected to put even more pressure on our already-struggling system. Last week it was confirmed the Northern Trust had proposed moving all emergency general surgery (EGS) to one hospital, […]
Nathan Carter teases new clothing line
Local country singer Nathan Carter has teased his own clothing line. The Liverpudlian has branched out of music to release his own clothing line named Carter Clothing. Nathan released the news via Instagram with a number of short videos showing clips of the men’s clothing. One of the videos saw Nathan in a shower, the […]
Oisin’s car run fundraiser raises £6,000
AN AMAZING amount of £6,000 has been handed over to Air Ambulance N.I. by the family of the late Oisin Gregg. The money was raised at a recent car run fundraiser when hundreds of cars came out in Belleek. The fundraiser was in memory of Oisin and to celebrate his birthday on the 2nd of August when he would […]