CONCERN is growing about the increasing prevalence of blue green algae on local waterways, with an algal bloom reported at Lough Melvin in Garrison over the weekend. The serious issues with algae on Lough Neagh has been widely reported in recent years, however there has also been growing fears about its impact on the Erne […]
Fermanagh teenager turns illness into innovation
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A Fermanagh teenager has turned his own adversity into a positive app to help others dealing with chronic illness. After nearly two years of hospital visits and struggling to explain his symptoms to doctors, 15-year-old Johnny McCusker decided enough was enough, so he began creating an app to make life easier for others like him. […]
Largo Elis twins ready for battle in Brewster
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IT’LL be a “proud” day for the Largo Elis family on Sunday when twins Josh and Jack line out for Irvinestown in Brewster Park, as they bid to win the Fermanagh Intermediate Football Championship title. The 24-year-olds, who are both on the Fermanagh county squad, are key players for the St Molaise side and they’ll […]
Fermanagh endo patient left with lifelong health issues
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A FERMANAGH woman has been left with permanent health complications after waiting nearly two years for urgent surgery, only to discover her name had never been added to the colorectal waiting list. Despite a confirmed diagnosis of deep infiltrating bowel endometriosis in late 2023 and a clear clinical need for urgent intervention, a series of […]
Fermanagh saddened at passing of Maco (Gerry) McIntyre
The Fermanagh community has been saddened at the passing of Maco (Gerry) McIntyre. Formerly of Beech Hill, Enniskillen, Maco passed away peacefully on October 14 surrounded by his family. Mourners have remembered Mr McIntyre as a a true gent with a great heart. “Such a lovely and kind man always a gentleman and kind to […]
McDermott wants Belcoo to prove doubters wrong
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WINNING the Fermanagh Intermediate Football Championship on Sunday would be a major story of resilience and character for Belcoo and their captain Dean McDermott. The O’Rahilly’s put a challenging league campaign behind them to romp to the championship final, where they’re now just 60 minutes away from getting their hands on some coveted silverware. McDermott, […]
Harps boss Flanagan is focused on task at hand
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DERRYGONNELLY manager Sean Flanagan is expecting a “serious challenge” when the Harps take on Erne Gaels in the Fermanagh Senior Football Championship Final in Brewster Park on Saturday. The Canon Maguire Park side booked their place in the final with a 17-point victory over Teemore in a one-sided semi, with goals from Shane McGullion, Conall […]
McCann not taking Harps for granted
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BARRY McCann said it’s a great honour to line out alongside his three brothers Jack, Ben and Dan in Saturday’s county final as Erne Gaels bid to make more history. The 32-year-old energy consultant has been a regular in the Belleek starting team for many years now and his desire to win and lead his […]
Schoolchildren’s safety plea to Stormont
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SCHOOLCHILDREN from St Mary’s PS in Fivemiletown have called on Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins MLA to take urgent action on road safety. The young pupils have been speaking out about their concerns over dangerous traffic conditions outside their school. Situated on the busy main Belfast Road, vehicles regularly pass the school while significantly over the 30mph limit, and […]
Lisbellaw travels through time for scarecrow festival
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LISBELLAW is gearing up for its third annual Scarecrow Contest, and this year promises to be the most exciting yet with the theme ‘time travelling’. The Lisbellaw Area Initiative has been hard at work creating a standout community feature, and this year’s centrepiece is a striking recreation of the iconic DeLorean Time Machine, now proudly […]