FOUR pupils from Enniskillen Royal Grammar School are in the final stages of the prestigious ABP Angus Youth Challenge, after a year of showcasing their skills, teamwork and commitment to sustainable agriculture. Mackenzie Wilson, Jenson Lindsay, Alfie Thompson and Conor Phair began their journey 12 months ago and have since reared five calves, visited Brussels […]
Crimestoppers offers reward after agricultural thefts
CRIMESTOPPERS is now offering a reward following a recent spate of high value agricultural thefts in Fermanagh and in the Omagh area. From today, (Wednesday) a reward of £3,500 is available for information given directly to the charity that results in the arrest and conviction of those responsible. The ‘Herald has reported a number of […]
Fermanagh singer dedicates folk ballad to his mother
OVER 60 years after he won the All-Ireland Fleadh, 91-year-old Tommy McDermott captivated the crowd at the Dún Uladh Cultural Heritage Centre when he performed a song in memory of his late mother. The Lisnaskea man, a much-loved and cherished member of the Fermanagh community, took centre stage at the Omagh venue when he performed an […]
Lough Erne jewel up for sale at £5 million
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ELY Lodge, a spectacular country estate on the shores of Lough Erne, has been placed on the market with a guide price of £5 million. The historic 209-acre property includes more than 2.7 miles of private lough frontage, a seven-bedroom residence, five cottages, traditional farmyard, walled garden, arboretum, woodland and pasture. It also boasts private […]
Fermanagh businesses call for healthcare roundtable
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BUSINESS leaders from Fermanagh have urged the Department of Health to immediately commission a roundtable on the future of rural healthcare services. With the highly pressured winter months only weeks away, representatives from across the business sector – from SMEs to global companies in manufacturing, transport, and hospitality – are calling on Health Minister Mike […]
ELO celebrates 30 years of show-stopping success
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For 30 years, Enniskillen Light Operatic (ELO) has been bringing music, colour, and energy to the Ardhowen stage, captivating audiences with its vibrant productions of well-loved musicals. What started as a branch of the Enniskillen Actors Company has grown into a much-loved society dedicated solely to the magic of musical theatre. ELO’s journey began in […]
Fermanagh boxer Owens set for pro bow in Donegal
Enniskillen’s Rhys Owens is set to make his professional boxing debut on October 18 at the Aura Leisure Complex in Letterkenny. The card, Rumble in the Hills: Rising Stars, is promoted by Jason Quigley, former world middleweight title challenger, under Sheer Sports Management, in association with Donegal County Council, and will be streamed live on TrillerTV. […]
Carrybridge RNLI responds to 3 rescues in 8 hours
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Carrybridge RNLI was tasked to three separate rescues within an eight hour period recently. At 12.40pm on Thursday 11 September, Carrybridge RNLI’s inshore lifeboat, Douglas Euan & Kay Richards was launched at the request of Belfast Coastguard, to assess a 10 metre vessel with two people on board, reported to be grounded approx. 1 mile […]
Cruel romance scam robs Enniskillen woman of £40k
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A RUTHLESS romance scammer has conned more than £40,000 from an Enniskillen woman in a case police warn could happen to anyone. Police say the woman first made contact with the fraudster online and began communicating via social media. Over time, what she believed to be a genuine relationship developed. The scammer then persuaded her […]
Western Trust condemns racist abuse of health staff
The Western Trust has expressed its dismay after learning that some of its healthcare professionals have been subjected to racist abuse both inside and outside hospital settings. In a statement released on Thursday, chief executive Neil Guckian strongly condemned the behaviour. “We are disheartened to learn of the abuse some of our colleagues have been […]