FERMANAGH Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu star Ewan Suttle claimed a silver medal at the NoGi BJJ British Open in Coventry on Saturday. After a tough start in his own bracket, only losing by an advantage with no points conceded or gained, it was on to the absolute where Suttle fought through some tough matches to qualify for […]
Fermanagh business helps guide the next generation
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EMPLOYEES from one of the leading food companies in the UK and Europe, which operates from a site in Fermanagh, recently spent time offering advice and support to students from CAFRE. Pilgrim’s Europe, which has a branch at the Carran Business Park in Enniskillen, is an industry leading UK and European food company with iconic brands […]
Woman admits to shoplifting sprees in Enniskillen
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PRE-SENTENCE reports are to be prepared after a woman admitted four separate counts of shoplifting from Enniskillen stores over the space of three weeks. In order of appearance Amy Boyle (20) from Corban Avenue, Enniskillen stole £53.42 worth of alcohol from a Spar on November 24 and in that incident also assaulted two police officers, […]
Homecoming to Fermanagh for Lord Mayor of Dublin
THE Lord Mayor of Dublin was recently welcomed to Enniskillen Townhall, where he was welcomed by Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, Councillor Barry McElduff. Lord Mayor Ray McAdam had been in town to attend the prize-giving ceremony at his old school, St Michael’s College. Born in Co Cavan, Councillor McAdam grew up in Newtownbutler and the visit was […]
Western Trust CEO retires after decades of service
THE Western Trust has officially announced the retirement of its Chief Executive, Neil Guckian. Mr Guckian, who was appointed as the Western Trust chief executive in July 2021, previously served as the Trust’s director of finance and contracting. The Trust announced his upcoming retirement last Thursday, December 11, with the Derry man planning to step down […]
Enniskillen students honoured with council reception
SIX Fermanagh students have been honoured for their achievements through a special council reception. Chair of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, Councillor Barry McElduff, hosted a reception at the Town Hall in Enniskillen this week to celebrate the achievements of Jenson Lindsay, Conor Phair, Alfie Thompson, and Mackenzie Wilson, students from Enniskillen Royal Grammar School, who […]
Belleek road reopens after crash yesterday
THE Lough Shore Road, Belleek, which remained closed today following a road traffic collision yesterday, has now reopened. It was reported earlier that one person remains “in a critical condition” following the one-vehicle collision.
Person in ‘critical condition’ after Fermanagh crash
ONE person remains “in a critical condition” following a one-vehicle collision which occurred on a road in Fermanagh yesterday (Wednesday). “Police in Enniskillen received a report at around 12.15pm on Wednesday, 17th December of a one-vehicle collision involving a lorry in the Lough Shore Road area of Belleek,” a statement read. “Officers attended the scene, […]
Fermanagh Country music fans ready for festive hooley
COUNTRY music fans are set to end the year in style, with a gala concert spanning generations. Excitement is building with the much-loved Mick Flavin is set to collaborate with rising local star Conor Owens at the Kinawley Community Centre on Tuesday, December 30. The 76-year-old country star from Longford has been entertaining fans since the early 1980s, releasing […]
Fermanagh woman to contest dog charges
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A Fermanagh woman is set to contest a charge of allowing a dog to stray and keeping the animal without a valid licence. Orlaith Grier, of Castle Balfour Demesne in Lisnaskea, is charged with allowing the dog to stray in January 2025. She is also charged with keeping the animal without a licence which is […]