THE Police are appealing for information following a house fire in the Derrygonnelly area last night (Friday) which they believe could have been ‘arson with intent’. The Emergency Services were called to Rosnarick Close to deal with a fire which is reported to have taken place at a mid-terrace bungalow. “This fire, which we are […]
New CPR manikins for Fermanagh lifeboat crews
LOCAL lifeboat crews has said their new CPR manikins, which have been donated by an Enniskillen group, “provides a realistic way” to to work on their life-saving skills. Enniskillen Masonic Lodge recently donated £350 to the Carrybridge and Enniskillen RNLI, which they used to purchase a child and adult manikin to assist with their CPR […]
Relationship expert offers advice for lasting love
A FERMANAGH couple’s therapist has shared her top tip for how to transform your relationship this Valentine’s Day. Shauna Cathcart pointed out while many may feel the traditions associated with the holiday, such as buying flowers or chocolate, were too commercial, research showed the benefits of prioritising your relationship were enormous. “Taking the time to […]
Cullen hosts Westminster panel on future of the Union
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FERMANAGH and South Tyrone MP Pat Cullen hosted a panel event in Westminster last Wednesday discussing the topic of the fracturing of the Union from an Irish, Scottish, and Welsh perspective. Ms Cullen alongside Scottish MP Seamus Logan, Plaid Cymru’s Baroness Carmen Smith and The Irish Border Poll’s Kevin Meagher and Kevin Rooney discussed ‘The […]
Vigilance urged as romance scams circulate in Fermanagh
AHEAD of Valentine’s Day tomorrow (Saturday), young people in Fermanagh are being urged to remain vigilant as romance scams continue to circulate. With AI becoming more prevalent across the world, some local schools have urged their pupils to be alert online after a social media scam appears to be targeting young people in Fermanagh. Further […]
Boho man Gary ready for another album launch
IRISH traditional music enthusiasts are expected to turn out to the Farnham Arms Hotel on Friday when Boho accordion player Gary Curley will launch his new album. Gary, who’s firmly established as one of the county’s top trad stars, will perform some tracks from his latest release, ‘Chunky Business’, which he recorded alongside banjo specialist […]
Delight for angler Sean as he catches first salmon
THERE was jubilant scenes at Lough Melvin when well-known angler Sean Maguire caught the first salmon of the year, while his 92-year-old mother watched on. Sean hauled in the catch, which weighed seven pound, at Flanagan Point. There was plenty of competition with 10 or 12 boats, with members of the Garrison Lough Melvin Anglers bidding for […]
Fermanagh author to visit libraries with GAA book
AN Enniskillen author who has written a new children’s book celebrating young people playing for Fermanagh GAA is set to visit local libraries today (Wednesday). Kayla-Megan Burns will meet readers at Irvinestown Library and Lisnaskea Library following the release of her latest title, ‘When I Play for the County: The Fermanagh Footballer’. The book tells […]
Today’s death notices – Friday, February 13
The family of the late Phyllis McFarland would like to thank all those who sympathised with them on their recent bereavement. A special thank you to the staff of Gortacharn Residential and Nursing Home for the excellent care provided to Phyllis over many years. Thank you to the social workers and home carers who also […]
Fuel prices fall to lowest level in years in Fermanagh
FUEL prices in Fermanagh have dropped to their lowest level in recent years, offering welcome relief for motorists – although they remain slightly above the Northern Ireland average. At the time of publishing, petrol in Enniskillen was averaging 124.9p per litre, 0.7p higher than the Northern Ireland average of 124.2p. Diesel prices were higher at 133.9p […]