THE jury has been discharged in the trial of a priest accused of historic sexual abuse charges against a number of males who were pupils in the County Fermanagh school where he taught. Canon Patrick McEntee (70) from Esker Road, Dromore, County Tyrone requested a leave of absence in 2022 while a serious safeguarding investigation […]
Fermanagh woman accused of motoring offences
A TEMPO woman has appeared in court in relation to a number of alleged motoring offences. Jennifer Crawford (52) from Church Meadows is accused of driving after consuming excess alcohol as well as having no licence or insurance. Offending is alleged to have occurred on April 30 at Temp Road, Tempo. A police officer aware […]
Today’s death notices for Co Fermanagh
The death has occurred of Rita Cassidy, late of 54 Drumbeg, Enniskillen. Peacefully on 21st May, surrounded by her loving family. Daughter of the late Brendan and Chrissie Cassidy. Predeceased by her partner Martin and daughter Katrina. Loving mother of Kieran (Charlene), Roisin (Aidan), Chrissie (Mike) and Saoirse. Caring grandmother of Emma, Zoe, Ollie and […]
Today’s weather forecast for Co Fermanagh
Today is expected to be another dry day with sunny spells but also some areas of cloud, particularly in the morning. Slightly cooler.
Donegal band sells out Fermanagh venue
DONEGAL band ‘Onóir’ has sold out the Ardhowen Theatre for the second time in just over a month as the popular and much-loved folk band continue to take the local music scene by storm. The folk group has earned national recognition for their many covers and versions of some Irish classic songs and they’ve received a […]
Double delight for Fermanagh business
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 […]