A LEADING local business said their recent award win is “well-deserved recognition of our people and the values” as they continue to lead the way in the industry and go from strength to strength. Encirc was one of the big winners at the ‘2020 Belfast Telegraph Business Awards’, claiming the prestigious ‘Large Business of the […]
Therapy dog brings comfort to Fermanagh community
LOCAL woman Rita Cooper and her black spaniel Bella visit Fermanagh schools and care homes to offer a space where people can express their feelings without judgment. Rita is now calling for ‘More Paws on Deck’ to help expand this comforting service. Bella, an 8-year-old trained therapy dog, is part of the national Pets As Therapy (PATS) […]
Positive SWAH inspection report welcomed
A RECENT surprise inspection of the critical care unit (CCU) at the SWAH found no formal areas for improvement. The Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority’s (RQIA) carried out the unannounced inspection at the Enniskillen hospital in March this year. The inspection focused on five key themes – infection prevention control and environmental safety; procedure for obtaining […]
Enniskillen rugby stalwarts honoured by IRFU
A LOCAL rugby club has congratulated two of their members after their “longstanding and distinguished service” was recognised at a major Irish Rugby celebration at the Aviva Stadium. Aly and Terry Finlay have been central figures in the development of rugby in Enniskillen and in Fermanagh and they were honoured at a celebration for 150 […]
Fermanagh driver was almost three times alcohol limit
A DRUNK-DRIVER detected after his car collided with the vehicle in front in the Cornagrade Road area of Enniskillen, was almost three times the legal alcohol limit. John Martin Flynn from Beechill Enniskillen committed the offence on April 30. Enniskillen Magistrates Court heard police responded to a report that a vehicle collision in which the […]
Today’s weather forecast for Co Fermanagh
Today, there will be little change, with dry and fine conditions expected and plenty of sunshine throughout the day. Slightly warmer, particularly inland.
Skirl of the pipes returns to the Broadmeadow
THE SOUND of bagpipes will soon resonate through the air as the annual Fermanagh Pipe Band and Drum Major Championships return, promising a vibrant day of music and spirited competition. The long established cross border, cross community event, presented by the Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association is set to showcase the finest pipe bands from […]
Trade union leader’s 50 year fight for better rights
TRADE unionist Jim Quinn has been fighting for better rights for local workers for nearly 50 years and his passion to make a difference saw him go head to head with the British Government. After what he describes as an ‘unsuccessful’ education, the Cornagrade man took on employment at ‘Peeters Picture Frames’ in Enniskillen in […]
Clogher man facing firearm and assault charges
CHARGES relating to an alleged incident earlier this year involving a firearm have been put to a Clogher man who appeared in court. Alan McFarland (63) from Ballagh Road is accused of assaulting a male causing actual bodily harm as well as possessing a shotgun with intent to cause him to believe violence would be […]
Today’s death notices for Co Fermanagh
Brown, 17th May 2025, peacefully, at Altnagelvin Area Hospital. Olive, late of Breandrum Park, Enniskillen. A devoted mother of Sharon (Alex), Roy, Judith and Raymond, and a very special grandmother of Marli and Eva and great grandmother of Tori. Also a very dear sister of Margaret, Jennifer, Dinah, Eileen and the late May. Family home […]