A LARGE crowd turned out to the Kinawley Community Centre for a special book launch which was organised to commemorate and honour one of the county’s top local historians. Well-known writer and author Eamon Anderson, who lived in Kinawley from 1897 to 1960, has been remembered in a new collection and book titled ‘Fermanagh & […]
Footballer Lafferty admits regret at sectarian remark
KESH footballer Kyle Lafferty has admitted he made “mistakes and you have to live with them” after he opened up on his 10-game ban for a sectarian remark which damaged his career. Now playing for lower division Scottish side Johnstone Burgh, the 37-year-old was banned for 10 games in September 2022, while playing for Kilmarnock, for a […]
Dromore dance tutor is viral TikTok sensation
By Niamh McGovern A LOCAL jiving group is dancing for joy after having gained almost 245,000 views on a recent social media video, in what was a welcome surprise. Modern Country Moves which was established by Drumquin woman, Tina McGurren, nearly 11 years ago along with her son, Conor, is geared at making learning to jive fun and […]
Kelly Lynch case examined in BBC Spotlight
A PROGRAMME reviewing the Garda investigation into the death of young Fermanagh woman, Kelly Lynch, was broadcast on Tuesday night. The new BBC Spotlight documentary, labelled ‘The Body Below the Bridge’, examines the Irish Police handling and the circumstances surrounding the death of the 23-year-old Lisnaskea woman, whose body was found in the Ulster Canal in Monaghan on St Patrick’s […]
Fermanagh mourns death of radio broadcaster ‘Big T’
TRIBUTES were paid from across the Fermanagh Country music scene to much-loved and popular radio broadcaster Trevor Campbell who was described as ‘a friend’ to many in the county. Well-known Downtown Radio presenter Mr Campbell, commonly known as ‘Big T’, passed away following a short illness, aged 78, prompting an outpouring of sadness from across […]
Majority of Fermanagh school routes won’t be gritted
LOCAL motorists have been left frustrated after it was confirmed that the majority of rural roads will not be treated every frosty morning during winter, days after a bus carrying school children crashed. The dangers of Fermanagh’s roads were highlighted after a school bus carrying eight post-primary children skidded off the icy Tattygar Road in Lisbellaw, […]
Trust says ICU at SWAH won’t be downgraded
THE Western Health and Social Care Trust has said there’s “no plans whatsoever” to downgrade the ICU department at the South West Acute Hospital after rumours circulated over its future. There had been speculation locally that the future of the intensive care unit at the SWAH was in doubt, after months of campaigning in a bid […]
Stones and wreaths disappear from Fermanagh grave
A FERMANAGH woman has called for graveyard gates to be closed at night following the the overnight disappearance of coloured stones and a wreath from her father’s grave. Dee Brazil McGaughey was left heartbroken when she discovered the sentimental items removed from the grave as well as further damage caused at Cross Cemetery in Enniskillen. When she posted […]
Birthday card appeal launched for Fermanagh man Patrick
WHEN Patrick Haren was born his mum was told he wouldn’t live to see his first birthday. This year, the Fermanagh man will turn 22 and his mother Wendy is appealing for everyone to send him a birthday card to celebrate. “Because of his crippling scoliosis and underlying health problems he is a very small […]
Green light for Roslea park-and-ride facility
AFTER years of lobbying and behind-the-scenes work permission has finally been granted for a new, potentially live saving, park-and-ride facility near Roslea. The new facility at Dernawilt Junction will provide a designated area for cars and buses to safely pick up and drop off school children and commuters. The news will no doubt be widely welcomed locally, particularly in light […]