Fermanagh driver crashed twice in one day


AN ENNISKILLEN pensioner who crashed twice in a matter of hours has avoided a driving disqualification. John McManus (79) of Underwood Park appeared at Enniskillen Magistrates Court where he pleaded guilty to a single charge of careless driving, in relation to the incidents on November 28 last. The court heard that around 5pm on the […]

Fivemiletown Primary School & nursery fun run


LOCAL runners were out in force recently for the Fivemiletown Annual Fun Run. Fivemiletown Primary School & Nursery PTFA held its third annual 5km and 5 mile Fun Run and Walk around Fivemiletown with over 300 participants of all ages taking part. Many families dressed up and took part in a Superheroes & Fairies Trail through […]

Fermanagh doctors featured in WWII Roll of Honour


FERMANAGH doctors who served in World War II, including a pioneering Enniskillen man who transformed breakfast tables across the globe, have been commemorated in a new book. Dr Denis Burkitt, of Laragh, Ballinamallard, is among the doctors celebrated in ‘Irish Doctors in the Second World War’ by Patrick J Casey, Kevin T Cullen and Joe P Duigan. The book contains […]

Groceries still high despite inflation fall


THE price of essential grocery items are continuing to fall but shoppers and residents in Fermanagh and across the North are still facing “significant pressures” to support their households. While the cost of living crisis is continuing to be prominent in today’s society, it has recently been revealed that the rate at which prices on […]

Premier manager Douglas is ready for Man United


Fermanagh Premier Super Cup manager Keith Douglas is hoping his players can show that they’re “worthy of their place on the global stage” as they bid for glory at this year’s event. It’s certainly not going to be an easy start for Fermanagh who take on giants Manchester United in the first round on Monday. […]

SuperCupNI holds special memories for supporter Ronnie


FOR Fermanagh supporter Ronnie Kernaghan, whose son Tadhg is playing in his second tournament this year, SuperCupNI holds a special place for him having also played, albeit briefly, in the tournament itself. He will be one of many Fermanagh supporters making an exodus from the county next week to watch wall to wall youth football at […]

New Rotary President champions Action for Children


The new President of the Rotary Club of Enniskillen has chosen Action for Children as his charity of choice during his term in office. Kerr Fulton-Peebles began his role on 1 July and has already established strong links with the charity, which is heavily involved in supporting people in the local area. Kerr recently visited Action […]