FERMANAGH’S leading employers are taking their fight to save local hospital services directly to Stormont next week, warning that without proper healthcare provision the county’s economy, workforce and future growth are at risk. Business leaders from across the county – representing thousands of workers – will travel to Stormont on Monday to demand the protection […]
Fermanagh man charged with alleged hit-and-run
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CHARGES from an alleged hit-and-run incident on Christmas Eve have been put to a thirty-six-year-old man who appeared in court. Eamon Fee from Lattone Road, Enniskillen, is accused of driving after consuming excess alcohol, failing to provide a breath sample, failing to stop and remain at the scene of an accident in which damage was […]
Enniskillen man Benny brings community together online
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FROM an attempt to spread a little ‘positivity and kindness’ during the pandemic lockdowns, to becoming a global sensation bringing the Fermanagh diaspora together, the Enniskillen Banter page just keeps growing. Set up in 2019 by local couple Benny and Charlotte Cassidy, the Enniskillen Banter group has hit new heights, with over 37,000 members. Speaking to […]
Fermanagh manager Bonner ready for Wexford opener
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FERMANAGH manager Declan Bonner has called on the Erne supporters to make Brewster Park ‘a fortress going forward’ as they prepare to kick-off their league campaign on Sunday. All eyes will be on Brewster Park on Sunday afternoon when Fermanagh take on Wexford in the opening round of the Allianz National Football League, under their new manager, […]
Balcas facing health and safety charges
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A BALLINAMALLARD timber company is considering its position as it faces health and safety offences allegations. Balcas Timber Ltd, based on the Killadeas Road, Laragh asked for extra time to consider the charges at Dungannon Crown Court on Monday. The company is charged with failing to ensure health and safety, and failing to maintain work […]
Ballinamallard man accused of intimidation refused bail
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A bail address put forward for a man accused of threatening and intimidating a couple who had reported him for theft from a charity shop has been refused on the basis it is uninhabitable. Desmond Michale Christopher Walmsley (40), from Main Street, Ballinamallard, is charged with assaulting and threatening to kill a female, assaulting a […]
Durkin nets hat-trick in Enniskillen Rovers victory
F&W Division Three Lisnarick 3 Enniskillen Rovers 5 By Mark McGoldrick A HAT-TRICK from Patrick Durkin helped Enniskillen Rovers to a big win over Lisnarick, who continue to struggle to find form in the F&W Division Three. Derrygonnelly’s Durkin showed his clinical nature by netting three goals for the Enniskillen side in their win in […]
Appeal for witnesses following fatal Lisnaskea crash
POLICE are appealing for witnesses and information into the fatal crash which occurred in Fermanagh in December, where one woman lost her life. In a statement released this morning, Chief Inspector Simpson from the Collision Investigation Unit has appealed for witnesses. “We are investigating a collision involving a Vauxhall Insignia car and Renault Traffic van […]
Guided bird walk being held in Lisnaskea on Sunday
A guided bird walk will be held in Lisnaskea this weekend. The event, which has been organised by Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, will take place at Lough Head Park from 10am to 12pm on Sunday, January 25. Participants will be able to discover the birdlife around the local beauty spot. The event is free […]
Stormont politicians shown around Enniskillen hospital
MEMBERS of the Assembly’s Health Committee have visited the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH) to meet staff and patients and learn more about the services provided. The visit was led by Consultant Cardiologist Professor Monica Monaghan, who showed members the cardiac ward and imaging facilities, including CT and MRI scanning services. Prof Monaghan said, “A […]