The death has taken place of the Venerable Cecil Pringle, former Archdeacon of Clogher, who conducted his last service as a parish rector after 52 years of ministry in 2018. At the time of his retirement at Drumkeeran Parish Church, Tubrid, part of the parish grouping of Drumkeeran, Muckross and Templecarne, he was the longest […]
Derrylin man denies being drunk-in-charge
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A thirty-one-year-old man is to contest an allegation of being drunk in charge of a vehicle. Taiarpa Millington from Geaglum Road, Derrylin is accused of committing the offence in a carpark near his home on April 10. A police officer aware of the facts of the case previously told Enniskillen Magistrates Court the charge could […]
New Enniskillen mural brings myth and memory to life
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A STRIKING new mural honouring the ancient roots and mythological origins of Enniskillen has been unveiled in the town centre — blending past and present in a bold display of public art. Commissioned by Enniskillen BID and created by renowned Belfast based street artist EMIC, the mural draws inspiration from Inis Ceithleann, the mythic name […]
Businesses join forces to support SWAH services
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TWENTY-NINE major Fermanagh business employers have come together to issue a joint statement welcoming the pause in the consultation on the future of emergency general surgery (EGS) at the SWAH. The well known local companies and establishments, which together bring in millions to the economy and employ thousands locally, said the decision to pause the consultation […]
Fermanagh mourns ‘inspirational’ Aaron
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THE local community has been left shocked and saddened following the sudden death of Aaron Leonard, a respected personal trainer, who left “a lasting impact” on his friends and colleagues. Formerly of The Point in Letterbreen, Mr Leonard passed away on Wednesday (July 23). Mr Leonard was a fitness trainer, working in gyms throughout the […]
Public pressure ‘shifts momentum’ in SWAH surgery fight
CAMPAIGN group Save Our Acute Services (SOAS) has said public pressure has triggered a dramatic shift in momentum in the fight to save emergency general surgery at South West Acute Hospital (SWAH) but has warned the battle is far from over. The group reported over half a million views on its social media platforms in […]
Farmers urged to join new suckler cow fertility scheme
FERMANAGH farmers are being urged to sign up join a new initiative from the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE), aimed at improving fertility in beef herds. The new themed-group programme focuses is as part of the college’s Beef Sustainability Package, and as well as having a practical purpose they are also a social aspect too. CAFRE […]
Memorial golf event to honour Jonny Gibson
LOUGH Erne Golf Club is to host a fundraising tournament in memory of a special member of the Fermanagh community. The ‘Jonny Gibson Memorial Classic’ Golf Event will take place at Lough Erne Golf Club on Friday, July 25 to honour the life of the well-known and highly respected sportsman. Funds raised from the event will […]
‘Killer whale’ spotted on Donegal Bay
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LOCAL surfers said they were treated to an “absolutely incredible sight” and a major shock when a killer whale was spotted swimming in Donegal Bay where a cross-border surfing school operates. Rossnowlagh Surf School recently shared footage of a male orca, the largest member of the oceanic dolphin family and a well-known killer whale, was […]
Enniskillen chef bids for glory in London
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AN Enniskillen chef is one of 16 industry experts from across the UK who are vying to win the major Le Cordon Blue London Scholarship which would offer them a life-changing experience. The former Mount Lourdes Grammar School student is a vastly experienced food industry star, having qualified with an MSci and BSc in Food […]