THE late Tommy Gallagher was remembered as a ‘hard-working and dependable man’ who had ‘great pride’ in his area of Kesh and Bannagh, as the rural community mourns the death of the popular resident. Formerly of Boa Island Road in Kesh, Mr Gallagher passed away peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital in Derry on Monday, March 2. […]
Police appeal after Ballinamallard burglary this week
A number of power tools were stolen this week from premises in Ballinamallard. Police are appealing for information in relation to the burglary on the Coa Road. A PSNI spokesperson urged anyone with information about the incident to get in contact. “If anyone has seen anything suspicious or noted any vehicles within the area between […]
Charities benefit from John Mohan’s nostalgic book
THE Mohan family were ‘delighted to honour John’s wishes’ by donating £2,500 to two local charities, with proceeds raised from the sales of the book ‘All Roads Lead to Mohan’s of Follom’. In March last year, the county was left mourning the death of local legend John Mohan, who passed away aged 88 years old. […]
The Back Page Podcast: Episode 2 – Brian Hoy
Brian Hoy was at the top of his game after winning the Junior World Rally Champion Co-Driver of the Year award in 2022. However, the Monea man was lucky to escape with his life after an horrific crash last year. He spent three months in hospital recovering from his injuries. Speaking publicly for the first […]
Sinead’s hit single returns to the radio
IRVINESTOWN singer Sinéad Quinn has described it as ‘so surreal’ to reflect on her success after her hit single, released more than two decades ago, returned to radio stations this week. In 2003, the Fermanagh talent shot to fame when her debut single, ‘I Can’t Break Down’, reached number two on the UK charts. The achievement […]
Half of Ireland set to get an invite to Fermanagh
A NEW tourism marketing campaign for Fermanagh is expected to reach half the population of Ireland, the Economy Minister has said. The Hidden Heartlands campaign was launched last month by Tourism NI and will features ads on RTÉ 1 and 2, Virgin 1, 2, 3, and 4, UTV, and Channel 4. Ads will also feature […]
Enniskillen hotel to mark 50 years of family ownership
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THE Watson family has announced that Killyhevlin Lakeside Hotel & Lodges will celebrate 50 years of family ownership in April. Since purchasing the hotel in 1976, the family has transformed it into an award-winning 4-star destination with 71 bedrooms and suites, 32 lake view lodges and studios, extensive function facilities, and a health club and spa. […]
Enniskillen branch had only 47 customers in six months
THE ENNISKILLEN branch of Santander said they had only 47 in-person customers in half a year. Responding to a query from the Fermanagh and Omagh District council about the branch’s planned closure, bank officials said 93 per-cent of customers had ‘other arrangements’. Jill Cush, director of the Council’s corporate services, wrote to the bank highlight councillors’ concerns […]
Arrest warrant issued for Enniskillen health worker
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An arrest warrant was issued at Enniskillen Magistrates Court this morning.
Fermanagh man avoids jail over geese ‘attack’
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A FERMANAGH man who repeatedly contacted police for frivolous reasons including wanting action taken following an “assault” by three geese and a duck has narrowly avoided prison. David William Kerr (43) from Grogey Road, Brookeborough, persistently misused a communications network on numerous occasions over an almost two year period from August 2023 to May 2025. […]