Caitlin’s light will continue to burn in Mount Lourdes


THE MOUNT Lourdes community came together recently to mark the achievements of its pupils over the past year. A chance to mark the success of the students, in all aspects of school life, the annual prize-giving event was a chance for the school to show their pride in the pupils, and to thank their parents and […]


‘Take good care of all the animals in Heaven’


THERE were heartbreaking scenes at Galloon Parish Church on Sunday as the family and friends – both two legged and four legged – of Niamh King gathered to say goodbye to the much-loved 20-year-old. Young Newtownbutler woman Niamh, pictured below, tragically passed away last Wednesday evening after being struck by a car on the Belfast Road at Lisbellaw, as […]


Aoife launches debut album


POPULAR Enniskillen singer Aoife Cathcart has taken another major step in her music career by releasing her debut album. On Monday, the talented vocalist launched ‘Follow the Heron’ – a collection of songs which have been a big hit with her large fan base, following its release on streaming service Spotify. The album’s title is named […]


Serious road crash in Lisnaskea


Emergency services are currently at the scene of  serious road crash in Lisnaskea. The PSNI has confirmed the Castlebalfour Road in the town is currently closed in both directions at the junctions with Killynamph Road and Aghlurcher Road following the serious collision. Please avoid the area and seek alternative routes for your journeys.


Council’s poverty officer says ‘help is out there’


DEIRDRE O’Connor became the first-ever Poverty Officer for Fermanagh and Omagh District Council in August 2022, just as the cost of living crisis was beginning to come to a head. “I started in this job at a time when more-and-more local people were starting to find it increasingly difficult to cope; costs were rising, and […]


Advice clinic held for Homelessness Awareness Week


CHARITIES and organisations supporting those experiencing homelessness have joined Housing Executive staff at a special advice clinic in Enniskillen as part of this year’s Homelessness Awareness Week. Providing an opportunity for local people to access housing, finance, cost-of-living, and benefits advice, the clinic was held at Enniskillen Library on Wednesday, December 6. To read more on this […]