This morning will remain largely cloudy and mild. A few spots of rain will still be possible towards the west. Bright spells will develop through the afternoon.
Woman’s death at Enniskillen hospital was ‘preventable’
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A CORONER has found that the death of Dromore woman, Triona McNabb, days after she was admitted to the South West Acute Hospital in Enniskillen almost nine years ago, was preventable. The findings in the inquest into the death of the 34-year-old in 2017 were delivered by Coroner Maria Dougan at Laganside Courts in Belfast […]
Almost £250,000 raised at Ederney Oskars night
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OVER 600 people packed into the Great Northern Hotel on Saturday night for the hugely successful Ederney Community Oskars event, with close to a quarter-of-a-million pounds raised. There were jubilant scenes at the Bundoran hotel as some of the movies, which were created by actors and actresses from the local community, were screened to the huge audience […]
Tributes to Fermanagh man described as ‘one of a kind’
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TRIBUTES have been paid across the Fermanagh community following the death of Seamus McConnell who was remembered as a ‘true gentleman’ and as ‘one of a kind.’ Formerly of Blaney in Derrygonnelly, Mr McConnell passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, October 27, following a battle with illness. The father-of-three was a respected contractor, who ran […]
Concerns over changing name of Prince Andrew street
A LOCAL postal worker has raised concerns that changing the name of Prince Andrew Terrace in Derrygonnelly could create further complications for mail delivery in the area. Residents of the street have voiced a strong desire to rename their street, arguing that the current name no longer reflects the community’s values. However, speaking to the […]
Residents ’embarrassed’ living on Prince Andrew Terrace
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RESIDENTS living on Prince Andrew Terrace in Derrygonnelly have said they feel ‘embarrassed’ by the name and are considering launching a petition to have it changed. The street, named after Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, has become a source of discomfort for locals following recent developments involving the disgraced royal. Last Thursday, King Charles III confirmed that his brother would […]
Council to take action over Givan’s Israel trip
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council has voted to write to Education Minister Paul Givan and the Head of the Civil Service to raise concerns over the DUP MLA’s recent visit to Israel. The move followed comments from SDLP councillor Adam Gannon, who said the trip “raises a number of questions,” describing it as “a propaganda […]
Derrylin firm secures big contract and creates six jobs
DERRYLIN-BASED company Ernco Group has secured a major contract to supply new speed limit signs in the Republic. The €3.2 million contract was shared with three other companies. Ernco Group is also creating six new jobs in Fermanagh, supported by Invest Northern Ireland. Ernco Group manufactures permanent and temporary road signage and supplies a range […]
New air cadet unit officially launched in Enniskillen
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A CELEBRATORY ceremony has been held to officially open Enniskillen’s new air cadet unit. On October 20 dignitaries came to the Army Reserve centre on the Rossorry Church Road to celebrate the success of the Fermanagh unit, who have amassed 30 cadets since the unit opened last year. Lord Lieutenant for Fermanagh, Viscount Alan Brookeborogh, launched […]
Vets offering free microchipping to reduce strays
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A LOCAL vets is offering free microchipping for pets all this month, in a bid to reduce the number of stray animals in the county. Lisbellaw Veterinary Clinic, in collaboration with the Ulster Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (USPCA), is offering the free service for dogs and cats throughout November. The clinic […]