The late Dale Virtue has been remembered as a ‘gentleman’ as the Fermanagh community mourns the death of beloved son and brother. Formally Mantlin Road, Kesh, Co Fermanagh, Mr Virtue passed away on August 19, in Sydney, Australia. Funeral arrangements will appear here at a later date.
Fermanagh GAA league final to be replayed
THE Fermanagh Senior Football League Division One Final will be replayed, after Erne Gaels Belleek launched an objection to its outcome. Following a meeting of the Fermanagh CCC tonight (Wednesday), it has been confirmed that the final will be replayed, after major concerns were raised following the conclusion of the game. Derrygonnelly Harps mounted a […]
Garrison public meeting on future of SWAH surgery
A PUBLIC meeting will take place in Garrison tomorrow, Thursday, 21 August, to discuss the impact of the removal of emergency general surgery from the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH) in Enniskillen. Campaign group SOAS (Save Our Acute Services) has been invited to speak at the event, where they will present their roadmap and proposals, […]
Castle Island Charity Swim celebrates 10th year
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THE ANNUAL Castle Island Charity Swim proudly celebrated its 10-year anniversary on Sunday, drawing swimmers and supporters from across the region to raise funds for the RNLI. Originally scheduled for earlier in the summer, the event was postponed due to poor weather, but spirits were high as it finally went ahead under blazing sunshine. With […]
Driver (25) temporarily disqualified
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AN Irvinestown man has been temporarily disqualified from driving after he entered a number of guilty pleas to serious motoring charges. Tiernan Allen (25), of Lack Road in Irvinestown, appeared before Enniskillen Magistrates Court on Wednesday (August 13) in relation to a number of driving offences which occurred in April. Allen’s legal team entered guilty […]
Enniskillen Rangers retire jersey for Michael Kerr
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THERE were emotional scenes at the Ball Range on Saturday when Enniskillen Rangers made the decision to retire the number three jersey in memory of the much-loved Michael Kerr. An impeccable minutes applause was observed ahead of the opening game of the Fermanagh and Western Football League match between Enniskillen Rangers and Ballinamallard United Reserves, […]
Community mourns the passing of ‘Red Barry’ Leonard
THE FERMANAGH community has been saddened following the death of Barry ‘Red Barry’ Leonard. Formerly of Sligo Line, Point, Letterbreen, Barry has been remembered as a ‘gentleman’ who was ‘full of craic’. Belcoo GAA paid tribute following the passing of Barry, a long-time supporter and member of the club’s extended family. “All club activities have […]
Multiple charges follow Derrylin hit-and-run
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MULTIPLE charges arising from an alleged hit-and-run have been put to a 58-year-old driver. Zdzislaw Bartczak from Aghyoule Road, Derrylin is accused of driving after consuming excess alcohol and without a licence or insurance. He is also charged with failing to stop and remain at the scene of an accident in which damage was caused and […]
‘We’re all human beings and mistakes can be made’
ERNE Gaels manager Declan Bonner said “we’re all human beings and mistakes can be made” after some major and controversial decisions were made during the Division One league final. Two two-pointers from Stephen McGullion and Jarlath Flanagan helped Derrygonnelly Harps to victory, although video footage later showed they should have been single scores. Despite protests […]
Changes ahead as phone signal crisis deepens
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FERMANAGH residents are fearing that they’re going to be “left behind” after one of the leading telecom providers in the North confirmed its plan to transition the phone lines across the county. Major frustration is growing locally over the increasingly poor phone signal in the county and it has now been confirmed that Openreach will […]