A FERMANAGH man has said he’s feeling ‘excitement rather than nerves’ as his band prepares to perform at the hugely popular and much-anticipated Glastonbury Festival next week. Jack McKelvey from Derrylin, and his band ‘Manilla Times’, has been confirmed as a main act at the five-day music festival, which is scheduled to take place in […]
Minister’s emotional plea about Fermanagh roads
WITH YET more local lives lost on our roads this week, a Fermanagh minister has made an emotional plea for urgent action to tackle the continuing carnage. Just hours after Rev Rebecca Guildea pleaded for change at the funeral of 18-year-old Oisin Gregg on Sunday morning, Fermanagh’s roads claimed yet another victim, with Lisnaskea man Ollie […]
GALLERY: Successful Enniskillen 10K ‘showcases the town
THE Enniskillen Running Club said they were ‘overwhelmed by the support’ that they received as the much-anticipated 10K run and walk returned to the town in style on Saturday morning. Over 1,000 people, from Fermanagh and across the neighbouring areas, took part in the 10K run and walk, with large crowds lining the streets to […]
Son pays emotional tribute to Maria Britton
THE son of the late Maria Britton said his mother was the “most caring person ever” as the county united in grief following the sudden death of the much-loved Enniskillen resident. Formerly of Kilmacormick Drive, Ms Britton passed away last Wednesday. Her death prompted a wave of sadness, with mourners lining the streets outside St Michael’s […]
Fermanagh Council spent nearly £4m less than planned
FERMANAGH and Omagh District Council has almost £4 million in reserve despite constant rate hikes and some underwhelming public services lately. During the recent monthly meeting of the Council’s Policy and Resources Committee, it was revealed that the total net operating expenditure was £39.4m against a planned budget of £43.3m for 2023-24. Councillor Mark Ovens said that […]
Staff shortages’ hit GP services in Fermanagh
FEARS have grown for GP services in Enniskillen after a voice message left residents worried that they will not be seen by doctors. The voice message on Lakeside Medical Practice at the Erne Health Centre in Enniskillen explained that ‘staff shortages’ would now affect ‘routine appointments’ there. “If you have a genuine medical emergency such as chest pain, stroke […]
Kinawley attempted child abduction accused in court
A forty-four-year-old man who appeared in court following the alleged abduction of a child is currently in breach of a Deportation Order, it has emerged. Giedrius Gasiunas with an address in Ballinode, County Monaghan is charged with attempting to abduct the child on 22 April this year. A detective constable told Enniskillen Magistrates Court the […]
Experiencing yoga inside the Marble Arch Caves
THE downward dog is extraordinary when it is performed in the oldest yoga studio in the world. I had the opportunity to take part in a physical, mental, and spiritual practice hidden beneath the mountains and woodlands of west Fermanagh in a magical world of caverns, sinkholes and underground rivers. The Marble Arch Caves let people explore these areas whilst […]
28-year-old drove car at police during Fintona parade
A 28-year-old man has been charged to court after driving towards police during a parade in Fintona on Saturday. The man is charged with various offences including using a motor vehicle without insurance, failing to stop for police and attempting to cause grievous bodily injury by dangerous driving. A spokesperson from the police said, “The […]
One fatality in Roslea road crash
THE Police Service of Northern Ireland has confirmed that a man has died following a fatal one-vehicle road collision in Roslea last night (Sunday). “A report was received shortly before 10.30pm yesterday, Sunday 16th June, of a collision involving a motorcycle in the Dernawilt Road area,” said Inspector Cherith Adair. Officers attended the scene along […]