WHEN Mervyn Hall first volunteered at the Inniskillings Museum in 2020, he didn’t expect that a casual walk through Enniskillen would change the next five years of his life. Asked by the curator of Inniskillings Museum to keep an eye out for traces of the town’s rich military past, he stepped into St Macartin’s Cathedral […]
Fivemiletown on Russian list of strike targets
Fermanagh and Tyrone could end up being targeted by Russia if a war breaks out.
Fermanagh pays tribute to Enniskillen bomb victim
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THERE has been widespread sadness following the passing of Jim Dixon, a survivor of the Enniskillen bomb and a dedicated founder of the Ely Centre. Known for his resilience and unwavering commitment to his community, Jim’s legacy will be deeply felt across Fermanagh and beyond. Formally of Coleshill Park in Enniskillen, Mr Dixon passed away […]
Fermanagh band performs for Gaza
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FERMANAGH band ‘Tully’ were one of the main acts who took centre stage in Roslea over the weekend at a concert which was held in a bid to raise money for people affected by war in Gaza. A large crowd turned out to Derrygannon Hall as part of the fundraiser in the county for the Medical […]
Fivemiletown to Belgium: The story of a local hero
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A FIVEMILETOWN war hero has been remembered for his bravery and ultimate sacrifice during the Second World War. During the Second World War, countless young men from the North answered the call to defend our values and rescue a world on the brink of tyranny. Researcher John Dekhane has been researching these often forgotten heroes, […]
Commemoration held to honour fallen RAF airmen
LOCAL residents recently attended a “moving commemoration” at Castle Archdale to remember the lives of 82 members of the RAF who died during World War II and are buried in the county. As part of the celebrations to mark 80 years since the final Coastal Command patrol left from Castle Archdale in 1945, events took […]
Fermanagh prepares to celebrate VE Day
FERMANAGH is preparing to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day with a “community celebration for all.” A special programme of events is taking place in Enniskillen to mark the end of the Second World War in Europe, with the anniversary falling on May 8. These events have been designed to bring people of all ages and […]
Stories from the stones…The history of Monea Castle
THE finest of Fermanagh’s plantation castles, Monea Castle is a wonderful display of the exuberant architectural style brought to Ulster by Scots from the western lowlands. Tall towers, Crow-step gables and projecting corner turrets are characteristic features, and the quality masonry at Monea shows the style to impressive effect. Built for Malcolm Hamilton, the castle […]
WATCH: Fermanagh man heads up Shoes for Gaza appeal
By Charlotte McCutcheon and Katrina Brennan ON SUNDAY November 24, 16,000 pairs of shoes will be laid out in front of Stormont buildings in Belfast. Each pair of shoes represents a young life that have been killed due to the war in Gaza since October 2023. Enniskillen dance artist Dylan Quinn has initiated the event and […]
Soldier with ties to Fermanagh dies in Ukraine
A FORMER British soldier with close connections to Derrygonnelly has died fighting in Ukraine. Liam Love was reportedly killed in the Ukrainian city of Lyman after a confrontation with the Russian army on Wednesday, October 9. The 24-year-old would have turned 25 later this month on Saturday, October 26. “Our brave, brave son, Liam Love was […]