BBC NI comes to Enniskillen


BBC Northern Ireland celebrated its centenary with visits to Enniskillen, Lisbellaw and Lisnaskea. The broadcasters had a jam packed schedule as they held exhibitions and radio shows from the county. A BBC Interactive exhibition was held at Enniskillen Castle which provided local school and community groups with an opportunity to experience what it’s like to present […]


Irvinestown Recycling Centre reopens


LOCAL residents have breathed a sigh of relief after it was revealed that Irvinestown’s busy recycling centre has reopened. Fermanagh and Omagh District Council (FODC) announced the temporary closure of the centre from Monday, April 29, for essential maintenance works to resolve drainage issues. During the period of closure, recycling facilities will be available at Kesh or Drumee […]


Country stars set to unite in Enniskillen


The full lineup has been confirmed for what’s expected to be a ‘another night of foot stomping magic’ at the Ardhowen Theatre in Enniskillen. ‘Fermanagh’s Got Country’ is set to return to the Enniskillen theatre on July 25 for what’s expected to be a sold-out show, with performances from some of Fermanagh’s top Country music […]


Teemore Cross speed limit to remain 40 mph


THERE will be no change to the speed limit at Teemore Cross, the Infrastructure Minister has confirmed. Last month the local Council wrote to the Department of Infrastructure to express concern about safety on the road, requesting the Department examined ways to improve the crossing, and asking for a review of the speed limit at […]


Lisa McHugh’s Ulster Hall date


Fermanagh Country music star Lisa McHugh has confirmed she’s going to be taking centre stage at the Ulster Hall in Belfast later this year in what will be her ‘biggest headline show to date’. The Glaswegian, who lives in Enniskillen, recently confirmed that she’ll be headlining what’s expected to be a sold-out show at the […]


Fermanagh Family devastated by blue badge criticism


THERE was an outpouring of outrage on local social media at the weekend after a father and son were falsely accused of abusing their disability parking badge in Enniskillen. The family had displayed their blue badge, which belonged to the teenage son, while in a car park in Enniskillen. They were left shocked when they returned to their vehicle to a note stating […]


Fermanagh house prices set to rise steadily


IT’S expected that the price of houses in Fermanagh and the North will rise over the next four years for prospective first-time buyers. As a result of the political uncertainty in the UK and the potential cut to interest rates, the property market is fluctuating in the North. By 2028 though, financial experts expect a […]


The most unique school in Fermanagh


NESTLED in the leafy outskirts of Enniskillen is a pioneering school, unlike any other in the county. EOTAS (Education Other Than at School) provides a support service for young people for whom mainstream education is no longer successful. It offers local young people who require some help completing their schooling the chance to do so in a relaxed, non-judgemental […]


Clodagh’s star continues to rise with AIMS award


Enniskillen’s rising star Clodagh Sweeney has taken home top a theatre award. The musical theatre performer has been awarded for her portrayal of the character Maureen in Fermanagh Musical Theatre’s 2023 production of ‘Rent.’ The AIMS (Association of Irish Musical theatre societies) send out adjudicators to each show to review the on-stage performances, the adjudicator will then nominate the […]


Storm clouds for Fermanagh holidaymakers?


FERMANAGH holidaymakers were left worrying about their vacations in the sun after Aer Lingus was forced to cancel hundreds of flights this week due to industrial action by pilots. Approximately 270 flights are due to be cancelled from today to Tuesday, July 2 as a result of industrial action by pilots, with around 40,000 passengers going to popular destinations […]