People and Places

Joe Corrigan, proudly wearing a Fermanagh top, in the small town of Corrigan, East Texas (population 1,595). Image: Joe Corrigan.

Joe Corrigan: What's in a Fermanagh name? Try asking an East Texan town...

Some of the evening's Trad musicians playing together.

Some of the evening's Trad musicians playing together.

Boho audience delighted by a Trad-tastic concert

Clare Donohoe, launching her book, 'Pete The Puffling's Brave Adventure'.

Clare Donohoe, launching her book, 'Pete The Puffling's Brave Adventure'.

Fermanagh charity trustee's shock at nomination for Community Champion award

Niall Porter, Occupational Therapist at SWAH.

Niall Porter, Occupational Therapist at SWAH.

'Compassion is at the forefront of our values' says Niall

Committee members of Magheraveely Community Development Association (MCDA): (back) Finian Baker, Tony McAvinney, Irene McConkey, Glenn Keenan and Daniel Williamson with (front) Violet Forster, George Latimer, Ina Latimer and Fiona Baker.

Committee members of Magheraveely Community Development Association (MCDA): (back) Finian Baker, Tony McAvinney, Irene McConkey, Glenn Keenan and Daniel Williamson with (front) Violet Forster, George Latimer, Ina Latimer and Fiona Baker.

Focus on Magheraveely: A hamlet with great heart and character

The poster for 'Our Jimmy' at the Ardhowen.

The poster for 'Our Jimmy' at the Ardhowen.

Ardhowen Theatre

'Our Jimmy' sure to tickle your funny bones at the Ardhowen

Tony McGourty. Photo by John McVitty.

Tony McGourty. Photo by John McVitty.

Up close with Tony McGourty: Sportsman Tony shows no sign of slowing down

Jemma Dolan and daughter Croíadh outside her office at Stormont.

Jemma Dolan and daughter Croíadh outside her office at Stormont.

Fermanagh Sinn Féin

Baby joy for Sinn Féin MLA

Tom Hunter, MS Society National Council, presenting Siobhan Allister, BEM with her Volunteer Impact of the Year award at a recent MS Society lunch at the Killyhevlin Hotel.

Tom Hunter, MS Society National Council, presenting Siobhan Allister, BEM with her Volunteer Impact of the Year award at a recent MS Society lunch at the Killyhevlin Hotel.

Fermanagh volunteer presented with UK-wide award

Mark Chambers, Karen Chambers, Joanne Wilson, Philip Wilson and Melissa Moorhead.

Mark Chambers, Karen Chambers, Joanne Wilson, Philip Wilson and Melissa Moorhead.

People and Places

Family step up to fundraising in memory of a beloved uncle

Gordon Johnston (barber), Neil Morrissey, Nigel Johnston (barber), Adrian Dunbar, Selwyn Johnston and Alan Devers (Headhunters Railway Museum). Photos courtesy of Selwyn Johnston.

Gordon Johnston (barber), Neil Morrissey, Nigel Johnston (barber), Adrian Dunbar, Selwyn Johnston and Alan Devers (Headhunters Railway Museum). Photos courtesy of Selwyn Johnston.

Anne Marie McAleese

In praise of a true local institution keeping the region's rail past alive

Focus on Letterbreen

Focus on Letterbreen

Meet the residents of lovely Letterbreen

The Warnock and Rainey families.

The Warnock and Rainey families.

Sharing some scenes of great Easter fun at Florence Court House

The Gillen and McAtamney familes.

The Gillen and McAtamney familes.

Sharing some scenes of great Easter fun at Castle Coole

Michelle St. Ledger with her grandchildren, Kendall and Nevaeh Williamson.

Michelle St. Ledger with her grandchildren, Kendall and Nevaeh Williamson.

Fermanagh Fun Farm

Sharing some scenes of great Easter fun at Fermanagh Fun Farm

Jim Wilson, with one of his donkeys.

Jim Wilson, with one of his donkeys.

People and Places

Up close with him Wilson: A one-man force of service and wisdom

Brian and Toni Gallen with Imogen, Hugo and Leon.

Brian and Toni Gallen with Imogen, Hugo and Leon.

Sharing some scenes of great Easter fun at Enniskillen's Forthill Park

Emer Ferguson, Acute Liaison Nurse Learning Disability, Emergency Department, South West Acute Hospital.

Emer Ferguson, Acute Liaison Nurse Learning Disability, Emergency Department, South West Acute Hospital.

Healthcare Heroes

Healthcare Heroes: Supporting people with a learning disability accessing health care

Cianan McCourt, Tommy McCourt, Lauren O'Connor and Fianna O'Connor.

Cianan McCourt, Tommy McCourt, Lauren O'Connor and Fianna O'Connor.

Sharing some scenes of great Easter fun at Share Village, Lisnaskea

Some of Tamlaght's residents and businessfolk.

Some of Tamlaght's residents and businessfolk.

Derryburn Church

Tamlaght: A sanctuary of peace, quiet and community

Siblings Paul Mahon, Joe Mahon and Aisling Sloan, re-enacting a 'Fawlty Towers' moment at the hotel as part of a recent Lady of the Lake Festival. Photo by John McVitty.

Siblings Paul Mahon, Joe Mahon and Aisling Sloan, re-enacting a 'Fawlty Towers' moment at the hotel as part of a recent Lady of the Lake Festival. Photo by John McVitty.

Sheep dung spitting and pig racing: How legendary ‘Wee Joe’ put his town on the map

Margaret Gallagher tends the open fire at her home.

Margaret Gallagher tends the open fire at her home.

‘Margaret Gallagher’ - a poem by reader James Gallagher

St. Patrick's Day celebrations in Derrygonnelly.

Frank McManus, 1993 (left), with Peter Quinn, GAA President; Fr. Michael McGourty and Val Cassidy, former Principal, St. Aidan's, Derrylin.

Frank McManus, 1993 (left), with Peter Quinn, GAA President; Fr. Michael McGourty and Val Cassidy, former Principal, St. Aidan's, Derrylin.

Up close with: Frank McManus - A political and legal legend

Members of Ballyshannon Rugby Club performing a haka at the roundabout by the Erne's waters.

Members of Ballyshannon Rugby Club performing a haka at the roundabout by the Erne's waters.

St. Patrick's Day celebrations in Ballyshannon.

Some of the people of Lisnarick.

Some of the people of Lisnarick.

Lisnarick: Where old meets new and the past meets progress

Jack and Dylan Kenefick with their mum and dad, Niamh and Sean.

Jack and Dylan Kenefick with their mum and dad, Niamh and Sean.

St. Patrick's Day celebrations in Blacklion.

Daniel, Seán, Sínead and Katie Dowdican.

Daniel, Seán, Sínead and Katie Dowdican.

St. Patrick's Day celebrations in Belleek.

St. Patrick waving at onlookers at the Diamond, Enniskillen.

St. Patrick waving at onlookers at the Diamond, Enniskillen.

St. Patrick's Day delight in Enniskillen

Focus on Blacklion

Focus on Blacklion

Blacklion's timeless tales: Walking with Cathal Buí through history

Focus on Ederney

Focus on Ederney

Focus on Ederney: Regeneration helping village look to the future

There's Coa-where else as friendly as here

Community relations are down to a 'tee' in Teemore.

Community relations are down to a 'tee' in Teemore.

Teemore: A warm welcome on a freezing day!

Focus on Belcoo

Focus on Belcoo

Belcoo's close-knit community shines in the gateway to the West

Focus on Newtownbutler

Focus on Newtownbutler

Beacon of community support and £4m in loans helps village in need of regeneration

Focus on Kinawley

Focus on Kinawley

Focus on Kinawley: Even ghosts have fallen for Fermanagh village

Sean O'Loughlin. Photo by John McVitty.

Sean O'Loughlin. Photo by John McVitty.

People and Places

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Belleek's living encyclopedia: Sean O’Loughlin, from Pottery to Parian

Focus on Maguiresbridge

Focus on Maguiresbridge

Focus on Maguiresbridge: Happy to live in such a welcoming community

Focus on Boho: Warm welcome to Fermanagh community

Focus on Rosslea.

Focus on Rosslea.

Resilent Rosslea where community spirit remains high

Focus on Ballyshannon

Focus on Ballyshannon

A warm welcome in the oldest town in Ireland

Focus on Clones.

Focus on Clones.

Regeneration is bringing Clones back to life

Pettigo. Photos: John McVitty.

Pettigo. Photos: John McVitty.

Different mentality gives a broader perspective to life on the Border

Focus on Ballyconnell.

Focus on Ballyconnell.

Warm words in Ballyconnell where locals still look out and care for each other

Focus on Fintona

Focus on Fintona

Tight bonds and shared values: Fintona, where everyone has each other’s back

Focus on Augher

Focus on Augher

Augher: A 'blessed area' to live and work in

Focus on Lisnaskea: Pathway to future paved with a proud and rich past

Focus on Bellanaleck

Focus on Bellanaleck

Focus on Bellanaleck: Busy ‘tight-knit’ village is growing all the time

Focus on Enniskillen

Focus on Enniskillen

Focus on Enniskillen: Townspeople are ‘friendly’ – but the traffic is ‘ferocious’

Focus on Belleek

Focus on Belleek

Focus on Belleek: Challenges in accessing cross-Border childcare

The centre of Lisbellaw.

The centre of Lisbellaw.

Focus on Lisbellaw: Traffic problems driving calls for action

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