POPULAR Lisnaskea publican, Pat Treacy (77) has decided, ‘like AP McCoy’, to call it a day. He will depart the licensed trade scene with 61 years’ service under his belt, the last 27 as landlord of the Old Corner House in Main Street.
Erne Gaels’ referee Cullen takes charge in Croke Park
Erne Gaels referee Niall Cullen took charge of his first national final on Saturday, officiating as Offaly surprised Longford to take the NFL Division 4 title.
Gildernew warns Orange Order getting the vote out for Elliott
MICHELLE GILDERNEW is warning voters that every last vote counts and claims the turnout within unionism will be higher in this year’s general election because, she claims, the Orange Order is playing a key role in mobilising support for her main rival, the UUP’s Tom Elliott.
Dog lovers in street protest against ‘ puppy farm’
ON MONDAY CONCERNED animal lovers took to the Diamond in Enniskillen to protest against Furnish Kennels in Clabby.
Three in court after police found cannabis in van
THREE VIETNAMESE MEN arrested near Lisnaskea with £43,000 worth of cannabis last year have appeared before a preliminary enquiry at Enniskillen Magistrates Court.
No stand-out reason to visit Fermanagh, says tourism boss
FERMANAGH’S big tourist attractions aren’t pulling in the tourists the way they ought to. And it seems that keen deals being offered by local hotels are the main reasons why visitors come to Fermanagh – not the landmark attractions like the lakes and the Marble Arch caves.
He had his wife and his wee baby, and his job… it’s a comfort to know Shane died a happy man
THERE has been widespread shock and sadness at the death on Friday of last week, as a result of a road traffic collision on the Lisnaskea-Derrylin road, of Fermanagh county hurler and under-age hurling coach, Shane Mulholland (27).
‘Outstanding student’ admits sexual offence with 12-year-old girl
A 19-year-old Enniskillen man who admitted intentionally inciting a child under 13 years to engage in sexual activity when he was a minor, has been given a Probation Order, at Dungannon District Court.
Music Focus: Stellar line-up at Bundoran festival
NOW IN its eighth year, Bundoran’s ‘Sea Sessions’ returns with a strong line-up in June.
McGrath delivers blunt verdict
Fermanagh manager Pete McGrath didn’t pull any punches as he fielded the post-match questions in the bowels of Croke Park on Saturday night. But while the Down man was unflinching in picking apart Fermanagh’s failings he was also mindful to take on board the positives and point out that the result does not alter in one scintilla Fermanagh’s number one target for 2015: Victory against Antrim in Brewster park on May 31st.