A COLLEGE in Enniskillen recently hosted its annual prizegiving, in what was a night of success, inspiration and celebration. Last Thursday evening, November 21, St Fanchea’s College invited the 2024 cohort of GCSE and A-Level students back to the school to mark their ‘fantastic’ achievements. Speaking at the event, former principal Mr Maurice Collins, who worked at […]
Sr Hutchinson marks her 100th birthday in style
A BUNDORAN nun, who spend many years in Enniskillen, marked her recent 100th birthday in a number special ways, including an army guard of honour. Born on November 11, 1924 in Bundoran, Sr Florence Hutchinson is known for her sharp intellect, a wonderful sense of fun. She thanks the Lord for her continuing good health. […]
MP blames Tory austerity for pay dispute
FERMANAGH health care workers have been told they “should not have to take strike action” after they were informed that any future pay deals will not match those of their counterparts in the UK. Local employees were left furious after the Northern Ireland Department for Health said they are financially unable to implement the recommended […]
Fermanagh paedophile pleads guilty to latest charge
THE latest charge against a recidivist paedophile of breaching a Sexual Offences Prevention Order (SOPO) has been admitted at Dungannon Crown Court. Robert John Liddle of Moorlough Road, Lisnaskea but remanded in custody since his arrest, committed the offence on May 12 by speaking with a female child aged under 10 which he was prohibited from […]
Fermanagh runner Annabel ready for the European stage
THE 2024 European Cross Country Championships take place this Sunday in Antalya, Turkey and Enniskillen’s own Annabel Morrison will be competing on the big stage. From finishing 55th in one of the first provincial cross country races in the U13 age group in Scotstown, County Monaghan in 2018, Morrison has climbed the ladder year on year. At […]
Provincial title for Gaels Scór na nÓg winners
ENNISKILLEN Gaels has qualified for a shot at the All-Ireland Scór na nÓg Nuachleas title after winning the prestigious Ulster Final in Silverbridge on Saturday. Having claimed the Fermanagh Novelty Act title in Tempo earlier this year, the Gaels select qualified for the final by winning through at Ulster semi-final stage in Stradone in Cavan. Set in […]
Fermanagh family receives vital letter seven days late
A LOCAL family has blasted Royal Mail for its delayed delivery which saw a letter from the Northern Ireland Water Service arrive seven days late and on the same day their water was being turned off. Residents have recently hit out at Royal Mail over their local service, which according to a senior postman, is […]
Lisbellaw Christmas lights switch on for RNLI
A LISBELLAW family has once again given Fermanagh its very own Winter Wonderland to support the Carrybridge and Enniskillen RNLI. David and Joanne McCusker from Lisbellaw have called on all donations to be left at their house, where locals will be treated to a 28,000 Christmas light spectacle. “I just love the lights, I just […]
Fermanagh families only ‘one bill away’ from poverty
By Niamh McGovern A LOCAL representative of St Vincent de Paul (SVP) has spoken of the pressures facing local families this Christmas, as demand for their services continue to rise. Martha Smyth, member of the Enniskillen Conference of SVP, shared how it can only take one bill to push a family into poverty. In the last year, […]