THERE was shock and surprise in local political circles this week as Cllr Garbhán McPhillips confirmed he had quit the SDLP and will continue to serve as an Independent. His departure from the party leaves the SDLP with just two sitting members of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council. A representative in the Council for Erne […]
Adrian’s double date with Netflix
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ENNISKILLEN actor Adrian Dunbar is set to star in two much-anticipated series which will be broadcast on Netflix, as his distinguished career continues to go from strength to strength. The 67-year-old confirmed that he’s going to be cast in Dublin-based series ‘Grown Ups’ which has been commissioned on Netflix, while his previous crime drama will […]
Fermanagh school dog celebrated for making a difference
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A FAMILIAR and much-loved face at St Kevin’s College has received a special honour this week, as therapy dog Pluto was named one of the winners at the inaugural BBC Make a Difference Awards. The announcement was made live on BBC Radio Ulster’s Vinny and Cate show on Friday September 26, during a special event […]
Fermanagh sees sharp fall in first-time buyers
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By Thomas Maher A NEW study has revealed that the Fermanagh and Omagh area has experienced the second-biggest decline in the proportion of first-time buyers in the UK housing market. Research by Property Buyers Today, based on Office for National Statistics (ONS) data, analysed property sales between 2020 and 2024. It found that Fermanagh and […]
Johnston scores late for Lisbellaw
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F&W Division One Strathroy Harps 1 Lisbellaw Utd 1 By John McGovern UNBEATEN Strathroy Harps were forced to settle for a draw against Lisbellaw on Saturday after conceding a dramatic late penalty at Strathroy Road. The early stages saw both sides tussle for possession, but it was the hosts who soon began to assert themselves. […]
St Michael’s honours the memory of former pupils
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THIS year’s annual charity run at St Michael’s College in Enniskillen was an especially poignant one, with proceeds going to two very special causes – the Oisín McGrath Foundation and Young Lives vs Cancer. Since 2015, the school has organised annual runs involving all year groups to raise money for the Oisín McGrath Foundation, in memory […]
Erne Gaels and Ederney set to do battle again
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REIGNING champions Erne Gaels will bid to make it to their fourth successive Fermanagh Senior Football Championship Final this weekend when they face Ederney in a crunch semi-final clash. Following the quarter-finals, the Belleek side were drawn to face the St Joseph’s men, who had qualified for the last four following the conclusion of the […]
Fermanagh’s Shelley honoured at national tech awards
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LOCAL advocate Shelley Cowan of Access Avenue Enniskillen, was honoured with a Special Initiative Recognition Award at the 2025 Diversity in Tech Awards in Dublin. A gifted speaker and passionate advocate, Shelley has faced many challenges along the way. Her strong commitment to inclusion, leadership and innovation has made her a role model both in […]
Stafford braced for ‘difficult’ ‘Point challenge
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By Aaron Hassard QUEEN’S 3-0 success was harsh on Mark Stafford’s Ballinamallard United, with the Mallards boss left to reflect on a “strange” afternoon that culminated in the cessation of Ballinamallard’s unbeaten home run. “The result obviously looks bad, but it’s a strange one as we actually played quite well in spells,” explained Stafford. “We […]
PSNI apologise to family of Patsy Kelly
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By Alan Rodgers THE PSNI today apologised to the family of Trillick councillor, Patsy Kelly, for the failings in the investigation into his murder 50 years ago. Mr Kelly was abducted in Trillick and killed on July 24, 1974. The investigation by the RUC at the time was severely criticised by a major report by […]