SCHOOL PRINCIPAL Maureen McKeever has closed the doors of Mount Lourdes for the final time after 37 years at the school. Ms McKeever started her career at Mount Lourdes Grammar School as a PE teacher in 1982, before progressing through the ranks to vice-principal and eventually becoming principal 14 years ago. Throughout the 37 years, […]
Speedboat passengers are rescued in Lough Erne lifeboat
WITH THE weather improving the RNLI have been busy on Lough Erne with a number of rescue operations in recent days. In one incident at the weekend the RNLI was requested to launch to reports of a drifting cruiser in the area of Castle Archdale. The crew did an extensive search of the area, spoke […]
Woman injured in ‘terrifying’ house burglary ordeal
A WOMAN is believed to have sustained injuries to her arm and leg in an aggravated burglary in Derrygonnelly. Police investigating the report are appealing for information in what they regard as a “terrifying ordeal for the victim”. A police spokesman explained, “Police received a report shortly before 11:40pm on Wednesday, 26 June that earlier […]
Public urged to keep pressure on saving stroke service
AFTER the recent huge meeting in the Killyhevlin on the future of stroke services here the Fermanagh Stroke Support Group is continuing efforts to help people respond to the ongoing consultation. People are being urged to fill out the questionnaire about the future of SWAH’s stroke unit, and the group has organised several more workshops throughout the […]
New houses on the way for Ederney
A NEW era of development is under way in Ederney village with part of the village being redeveloped for much needed housing. The redevelopment is currently underway at the village’s Main Street and New Street, with the site of a former shop, hardware yard and residence which has served several generations of the Maguire family […]
Ward rounds… students get a taste for medicine!
A NEW generation of potential medical professionals joined in a mini medical school held at the South West Acute Hospital. Twenty-two local Year 13 students from schools across Fermanagh and Tyrone were the first to take part in the new initiative run by the Western Trust and organised by Hannah Gillespie, a junior doctor from […]
Tributes paid to popular Teemore home help Tiesy
THE death has taken place of a popular carer in the Teemore, Kinawley and Derrylin community. Known for her caring and generous nature Teresa Curry, (Tiesy), of Aughintra died aged 84 years. After receiving her early education at Swanlinbar National School she began her career at Blakes of Derrylin where she was employed in all […]
£40m to secure future of Derrylin glass plant
A MULTI-MILLION pound investment is set to secure the future of the Encirc glass plant in Derrylin for over a decade to come. Over the next three years £40million is to be invested in the Derrylin factory which employs approximately 450 workers. The former Quinn Glass company was bought by Spanish firm Vidrala for £325million […]
Clones, here we come!
Sunday sees Fermanagh and Antrim locking horns for the fourth time in 2019. The Ernesiders have come out on top in the three previous encounters. One of those clashes was in the Division 4 league final in Clones. It’s back to St Tiernach’s on Sunday, with silverware on the line once again. Despite that 100 […]
On the road to no where… are we stuck with gridlock?
Traffic in Enniskillen continues to be a topic of much debate, with drivers now familiar with sitting in lengthy queues as a frequent part of their daily commute. One motorist spoke of taking an hour to go from one side of Enniskillen to the other. Another spoke of sitting in traffic for almost 15 minutes […]