NATHAN Chambers, a British Red Cross volunteer from Enniskillen, has been awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM) in the New Year Honours List 2025 for more than 25 years of service to his community. Nathan’s journey into first aid began after he was injured in the 1987 Enniskillen bomb at the age of 14, sparking […]
Fermanagh Stroke Support Group gifts £72,500 to charity
FERMANAGH Stroke Support Group was established ten years ago and since then until its winding up on December 31 2023, the charity has enjoyed great support from the people of Enniskillen and surrounding districts. Everyone associated with the charity is grateful to its many volunteers and benefactors. Countless stroke victims have availed of the warmth […]
Sentencing delayed in child sex abuse case
SENTENCING has been delayed for the only person – to date – that has stood trial as part of the Fermanagh sexual abuse scandal. Gerard Augustine Quaile (58) from Creamery Close, Florencecourt faced charges on seven counts of indecent assault, six of which related to one female child and the remainder to a second female […]
Time running out for XL Bully dogs to be exempted
XL Bully owners have just a couple of days to apply for an Exemption Certificate to avoid their dog being seized and facing court action. The deadline to apply to their local council online is midnight on December 31, 2024. For XL Bully dogs to be eligible for exemption they must be microchipped, licenced and […]
Kinawley gears up for star-studded ‘Keeping it Country’
A LARGE crowd is expected to gather at the Kinawley Community Centre on Friday, December 27, for the highly anticipated ‘Keeping it Country’ show, headlined by the award-winning Mick Flavin. The 75-year-old country music legend from Longford, who has been entertaining fans since the early 1980s, will make his much-anticipated return to the venue, where […]
Businesswomen make waves in New York trade mission
By Niamh McGovern THE inspiring voices of Fermanagh and Omagh women recently echoed across the globe as they spearheaded a trade mission to New York City. ‘The Voices of 7’, a group of local female entrepreneurs, aim to empower future leaders, create connections, and build opportunities by sharing their unique experiences in business. Leading a […]
Success for Mount Lourdes students at Lisnaskea Feis
By Niamh McGovern THE 50th annual Lisnaskea Feis, held recently at St Ronan’s Parish Centre, showcased a high standard of competition, with a large number of impressive entries, particularly in the Irish Language section. Mount Lourdes Grammar School earned special recognition at the event, with Sheila Maguire, Irish Language Secretary, presenting the school with the […]
Sowing togetherness this festive season in Irvinestown
By Niamh McGovern The ARC Healthy Living Centre in Irvinestown is growing more than just plants with its recently established gardening club, designed to bring people together and improve overall well-being. Meeting every Tuesday, the group is part of the ‘Green Gym Project’ and is led by Karley Wauchope from Conservation Volunteers. Launched around September […]
NHS pay rise proposals given tentative welcome
By Alan Rodgers STORMONT Health Minister Mike Nesbitt’s proposals on a fresh pay settlement for NHS workers have been given a guarded welcome locally. The UUP leader has offered health workers a rise in their pay which mirrors the value of increases in England. These will be implemented in two different tranches due to what Mr Nesbitt describes as ‘ongoing pressures’ […]
Pat Cullen slams austerity’s impact on local services
FERMANAGH and South Tyrone MP Pat Cullen has spoken out about the significant challenges facing local education and public services, following a recent visit to St Kevin’s College in Lisnaskea. Ms Cullen, who marked five months in her new role in Westminster, highlighted the ‘disgusting’ disparity in facilities, pointing out that the school, built to […]