A YOUNG autistic boy from Clogher was left lying on the road for over an hour in a storm after being knocked down, a meeting on the future of services at South West Acute Hospital (SWAH) has heard. The family of Jayden Dempsey (11) believe the reason he suffered in cold and in pain for […]
Shane MacGowan was an ‘innovator’ – Fr Brian
FR Brian D’Arcy feels that Shane MacGowan’s legacy will be how he ‘bridged an amazing gap’ within the music scene in Ireland and further afield. Following a long battle with illness, Mr MacGowan passed away at his home in Dublin, surrounded by family, aged 65 years old. The Kent-born singer was an adopted son of […]
Bonus point win for Royal
ENNISKILLEN Royal Grammar School progressed to the knockout stages of the Schools’ Cup on Saturday following a bonus point win over Omagh Academy. Enniskillen started the game in slightly sluggish fashion, giving away an early penalty which allowed Omagh the opportunity to kick to the corner and deploy their strong driving maul. To read more […]
Dr Treacy features in new book
Dr Patrick Treacy from Garrison was recently featured in a book written and published by an American author. Joanne Petrie – an award winning writer from California – has launched her new book ‘11 Entrepreneurs Rewriting the Rules of Success’ which charts the story and journey of some leading business people. The award-winning Dr Treacy, who rose […]
Siobhan dedicates her award to MS sufferers
THE chairwoman of the Fermanagh MS Group feels that her recent special recognition award will put the commitment and hard work of the local support group ‘on the map’. In May 2009, Siobhan Allister’s life was turned upside down when she was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis – a lifelong condition that affects the brain and nerves and […]
Two arrested in connection with fatal Clones crash
Kiea McCann (17) and Dlava Mohamed (16) were on their way to the debs ball when they were involved in the serious collision at Legnakelly on July 31st
One year on SWAH campaign ‘determined as ever’
“Everything we predicted would happen has happened, and worse – SOAS
Man released following fatal Lisbellaw collision
Victim of tragic incident named as Niamh King from Newtownbutler.
Domestic abuse accused disrupts wake
The defendant was refused bail and refused a temporary release from custody to attend the funeral.
Lakeland Forum hours set to be extended
The Bawnacre Centre in Irvinestown and the Castle Park Centre in Lisnaskea are also to have their current opening hours revised.