DONEGAL band ‘Onóir’ has sold out the Ardhowen Theatre for the second time in just over a month as the popular and much-loved folk band continue to take the local music scene by storm. The folk group has earned national recognition for their many covers and versions of some Irish classic songs and they’ve received a […]
Double delight for Fermanagh business
A LEADING local business said their recent award win is “well-deserved recognition of our people and the values” as they continue to lead the way in the industry and go from strength to strength. Encirc was one of the big winners at the ‘2020 Belfast Telegraph Business Awards’, claiming the prestigious ‘Large Business of the […]
Therapy dog brings comfort to Fermanagh community
LOCAL woman Rita Cooper and her black spaniel Bella visit Fermanagh schools and care homes to offer a space where people can express their feelings without judgment. Rita is now calling for ‘More Paws on Deck’ to help expand this comforting service. Bella, an 8-year-old trained therapy dog, is part of the national Pets As Therapy (PATS) […]
Positive SWAH inspection report welcomed
A RECENT surprise inspection of the critical care unit (CCU) at the SWAH found no formal areas for improvement. The Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority’s (RQIA) carried out the unannounced inspection at the Enniskillen hospital in March this year. The inspection focused on five key themes – infection prevention control and environmental safety; procedure for obtaining […]
Enniskillen rugby stalwarts honoured by IRFU
A LOCAL rugby club has congratulated two of their members after their “longstanding and distinguished service” was recognised at a major Irish Rugby celebration at the Aviva Stadium. Aly and Terry Finlay have been central figures in the development of rugby in Enniskillen and in Fermanagh and they were honoured at a celebration for 150 […]
Skirl of the pipes returns to the Broadmeadow
THE SOUND of bagpipes will soon resonate through the air as the annual Fermanagh Pipe Band and Drum Major Championships return, promising a vibrant day of music and spirited competition. The long established cross border, cross community event, presented by the Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association is set to showcase the finest pipe bands from […]
Trade union leader’s 50 year fight for better rights
TRADE unionist Jim Quinn has been fighting for better rights for local workers for nearly 50 years and his passion to make a difference saw him go head to head with the British Government. After what he describes as an ‘unsuccessful’ education, the Cornagrade man took on employment at ‘Peeters Picture Frames’ in Enniskillen in […]
‘Glór Tíre’ champ Paddy welcomed home in style
A LARGE crowd recently turned out to ‘Frank’s Bar’ in Lisnaskea for a special homecoming celebration to honour the achievements of the county’s first ‘Glór Tíre’ winner Patrick Treacy. The Donagh man wrote his name into the history books when he was named as the winner of the hugely popular TG4 talent show, with fellow Fermanagh […]
New scheme to help people with dementia in Fermanagh
PEOPLE who are living with dementia in Fermanagh are being offered the chance to avail of a unique and new support system which will provide comfort and relief to them and their families. The Council has linked up with the Western Trust, Age Concern Causeway and Public Health Agency to introduce a new safeguarding scheme […]
Fermanagh rallies to support Loris
THE motorsport community across the country joined forces to raise money to support Enniskillen biker Loris Britton who suffered serious injuries following a recent accident at Newtownards. The 25-year-old, who is the son of the late Richard and Maria Britton, was involved in a crash at the Kirkistown Racing Circuit on Easter Monday, during the […]