I HAVE a friend who is English and he often says that he does not understand what he considers Irish people’s obsession with wakes and funerals. He thinks that we overdo the whole death thing and he is much more in favour of the low-key, private way that the English deal with death. He may […]
Tenor Andrew Irwin set for Enniskillen show
Andrew Irwin is returning to Fermanagh for an intimate performance. The Fermanagh bred classical tenor is bringing a concert to Saddlers Bistro on 27 June, but this time, we can expect something different. He is singing songs from the Great American Songbook, as made famous by Frank Sinatra and Nat King Cole, and there will be […]
Fermanagh Translink bus fares go up
ULSTERBUS passengers in Fermanagh will now have to dig deeper into their pockets as fares have gone up. Translink has announced that, following the decision by the Department for Infrastructure (DfI) to revise fares, most prices on Metro, NI Railways, and Ulsterbus were increased last Monday. However, this decision does not impact cross-border coach and rail fares. The majority of passengers will […]
Daniel O’Donnell issues plea to fans to beware of scam
FERMANAGH fans of Daniel O’Donnell have once again been urged by the singer to beware of scammers impersonating him. The plea from the Donegal legend comes after a fan in the US was tricked by fraudsters into forking out in the belief she was sending money to the star. “I just want to impress upon you again […]
Magee’s single takes number one spot
FERMANAGH singer Sean Magee has said it was a ‘great finish to the week’ after his recently released single soared to number one in the Keltic Country Charts. The Enniskillen singer took a major step in his music career by releasing his own cover of popular song ‘Ballyconnell Fair’, to the delight of his ever-growing fan […]
Electric vehicle sales rising in Fermanagh
FERMANAGH may have the lowest sales of electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrids in Northern Ireland, but demand for them is still rising. The new statistics, provided by the Electric Vehicle Association Northern Ireland (EVANI) based on work by research organisation New AutoMotive, show that Fermanagh sold 15 EVs in April, which was two more than in the same […]
40th celebrations continue at popular Bawnacre Centre
THE Bawnacre Centre has been hailed as ‘a real hub of sporting and community activity’ as it recently celebrated 40 years in business. Operated by Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, the Centre provides a vital resource to the local community in Irvinestown and the many groups that avail of its indoor and outdoor facilities. Newly appointed […]
Back to school for US Envoy Kennedy
US SPECIAL Envoy, Joe Kennedy III, enjoyed a warm local welcome at two local schools last week. Kicking off his trip with a visit to the Model PS in Enniskillen last Thursday, where he joined in the poignant D-Day anniversary commemorations, Mr Kennedy then made good on his promise to visit St Mary’s PS in Fivemiletown, after hearing […]
‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ for St Aidan’s Principal
THE Principal at St Aidan’s High School in Derrylin said it was a ‘pleasant surprise’ after he picked up a ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ for his commitment to Fermanagh education. Pat McTeggart, who recently confirmed that he’s going to retire from his role as principal at the end of this year, was recognised at ‘The Families First […]
Charlie Lawson faces legal action over £50,000 debts
CHARLIE Lawson is facing legal action over unpaid debts of almost £50,000. The Enniskillen actor and former Coronation Street star opened Prestbury’s Farm Shop in Cheshire with his wife Debbie Stanley 12 years ago and was often seen behind the counter serving artisan cheese and meat. The business owed £37,000 when it went bust in 2018 and […]