THERE have been calls for urgent upgrades to the Derrylin Road, following a horrific road crash at the weekend that claimed two lives. On Friday night, two men died in a collision between a Ford Kuga car and a Bus Eireann coach at the junction with the Tiravally Road. Police are continuing to investigate the […]
Fermanagh fundraiser for life-saving air ambulance team
A charity coffee morning and craft fair will take place at Coa Community Hall on Saturday, December 6, between 10am and 1pm. All proceeds from the event will go towards supporting the Air Ambulance NI which provides such an important service to the people of Fermanagh and throughout the North. Everyone is welcome to come […]
Councillors refuse to join Irish Unity group
COUNCILLORS from three parties have refused to appoint members to the council-backed Irish Unity working group. At a Fermanagh and Omagh District Council (FODC) meeting last night members of the chamber were asked to put forward a number of councillors to sit on the proposed working group. The motion was passed earlier this year at […]
Police search for missing woman last seen in Fermanagh
POLICE are appealing for information about a missing woman last seen in the Fermanagh area. Cheyenne Hazlett is 22 years-old and a PSNI spokesperson said they are ‘concerned’ for her whereabouts. She is described as 5’ 2”, slim build with long dark hair. It is unknown what she was wearing. A PSNI spokesperson said: “Cheyenne […]
Teen accused of multiple public order offences
An Enniskillen teenager has appeared in court in relation to multiple public order charges including assault and criminal damage. Francie Crumlish (18) from Rossorry Church Road, Enniskillen is accused of assaulting a female and assaulting a male. He is also accused of damaging the man’s jacket and necklace and using disorderly behaviour on an Ulsterbus […]
Nephew’s mission to discover truth of aunt’s murder
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A Donegal man is on a quest to reveal the truth behind the murder of his aunt, whose father hailed from Fermanagh, eight decades ago in wartime Scotland. The body of Gertrude Canning, whose father Thomas Canning was born in Belleek and lived at the Station House in the border village, was found in a […]
Fivemiletown College releases heartfelt Christmas video
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THIS CHRISTMAS, Fivemiletown College has released a heartwarming festive video celebrating the school and its community. Working alongside Philip Anderson Films, colleagues Andrea McNeary and Izzy Galloway brought the project to life with the support of talented pupils and staff. Together, they have created a truly special Christmas video that celebrates the spirit of Fivemiletown […]
Enniskillen footbridge to close for essential works
AN Enniskillen footbridge will be closed this week for essential maintenance work. The footbridge, which links Derrychara Playing Fields to Castle Basin Promenade, will be closed from 8am-5pm on Wednesday, December 3 and Thursday, December 4. A spokesperson for Fermanagh and Omagh District Council said no pedestrian access will be available across the bridge during […]
Fermanagh rallies to raise funds for Bright Eyes
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COMMUNITIES across Fermanagh have been coming together to try to save Bright Eyes Animal Sanctuary. Fermanagh’s largest and longest-established animal sanctuary announced last month that it could be facing closure unless it received urgent financial support. After more than three decades of rescuing and rehoming abandoned dogs and cats, Bright Eyes Animal Sanctuary announced it could […]
Drunk digger driver avoids prison
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A 39-YEAR-OLD man who narrowly avoided prison after taking a digger on a dangerous joyride openly told Enniskillen Magistrates Court he had drunk so much, he couldn’t remember anything about the incident. Rafal Kryzysztof Dukas of no fixed abode admitted driving dangerously, without a licence or insurance and while unfit through drink or drugs. He further admitted […]