AN Enniskillen man has been sentenced to 18 months probation after he was charged with disorderly behaviour in a licensed premises, causing criminal damage, common assault and resisting police. Aaron McManus (41) of Kilmacormick Road in Enniskillen, appeared before Enniskillen Magistrates Court on Wednesday where he was charged with matters dating to February 2025. The […]
Fermanagh Trade Unions Council gets first female chair
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THE Fermanagh Council of Trade Unions (FCTU) recently appointed its first ever female chair. Already a familiar face to many local workers, the history-maker in question is UNISON’s Jill Weir. Ms Weir was unanimously elected to the position at the recent FCTU AGM. She becomes the first woman to hold the position in the 105 years […]
Omagh pet crematorium given green light
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A CONTROVERSIAL pet crematorium outside Omagh is set to go ahead after a successful appeal against Fermanagh and Omagh District Council’s decision to block the development. At the moment, there are just four other pet crematoriums in the North, and each of them are located in the vicinity of Belfast. The proposed Omagh facility will be the […]
SWAH milk banks makes fresh appeal for donations
THE Human Milk Bank, which is based at the South West Acute Hospital, has issued a fresh appeal for donor mums to help it continue it’s life-saving work. The only one of its kind on the island of Ireland, the team at the Western Trust run facility, which provides breast milk to neonatal units right across […]
Fermanagh council facilities closed because of storm
A large number of facilities managed by Fermanagh and Omagh District Council are closed today because of Storm Floris. Due to the Met Office weather warning for wind which is in place from 6am to midnight today, the council said it had taken the decision to close parks and recycling facilities. The following council facilities […]
Maguiresbridge shooting victims laid to rest in Clare
Vanessa, and her children James and Sara, have been laid to rest in her native village of Barefield in Co Clare.
Vanessa, James and Sara’s funeral taking place in Clare
The service has been a celebration of the lives of the much-loved mother and her children, who died in Maguiresbridge last week.
Jane wants to inspire young women to dream bigger
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A LOCAL influencer is on a mission to prove you really can have it all by showcasing her passion for law, lashes and lifestyle vlogs. Jane McDermott from Newtownbutler is a 28-year-old solicitor, professional makeup artist and rising content creator. Proving that ambition, creativity and hard work can go hand in hand. “I love that my […]
Derrygonnelly assault accused sent to crown court
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A charge of assault which allegedly occurred during an incident earlier this year is to transfer to crown court for trial. Clifton Mighty (62) from Main Street, Derrygonnelly is accused of committing the offence against a woman on January 29. A police officer aware of the facts of the case previously told Enniskillen Magistrates Court […]
Rhys sets the stage for West End tour debut
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AN ENNISKILLEN man is set to take centre stage on the international theatre scene after landing a coveted role in the West End cast of Dear Evan Hansen for its upcoming Asia tour. The talented performer, Rhys Hopkins, whose passion for theatre began in his hometown, will now join the critically acclaimed production as it […]