Anne Marie McAleese: Charles Friel looks back at a life on the rails
Charles Friel, a lifelong railway enthusiast, shares memories of growing up with trains, as the 67th anniversary of Fermanagh’s railway closures draws in.
A visit to serene and sacred Devenish Island is sure to linger in any mind
The journey from Trory jetty across Lough Erne to one of Ireland’s most famous monasteries takes no more than five minutes. Just a few miles from Enniskillen on the Kesh Road, the unassuming starting point is where Belcoo man Barry Flanagan begins his water taxi tours to the impressive Sixth Century round tower on Devenish Island.
Anne Marie McAleese: Tanya Cathcart's legacy bodes well for future Fermanagh
Anne Marie McAleese speaks about Tanya Cathcart and the legacy she has left in the tourism industry in Fermanagh.
Anne Marie McAleese: Wading through insights from the Bird Woman of Fermanagh
Before the water level in Lough Erne was lowered in the nineteen fifties, Humphreys Island was very probably underwater. This is just one of the many pearls of wisdom that Amy Burns, Estate Manager of the RSPB NI’S Lough Erne Islands, shared with me on an unforgettable hike across this stunning landscape.
Anne Marie McAleese: The sacrifice of Cleenish Island men should never be forgotten
Anne Marie McAleese looks back at Cleenish Island and the homes built on it for soldiers returning from World War One.
