By Niamh McGovern “If it’s important to you, you will find a way. If it’s not, you will find an excuse.” This is the mantra of 15-year-old Monea teenager Jack McCubbin, whose personal commitment to improving road safety in Fermanagh is already making waves. A pupil at Erne Integrated College, Jack might seem an unlikely […]
Fermanagh’s Y2K babies are all grown up
It’s been 25 years since the world ushered in the year 2000, and those little bundles of joy born in the first moments of the new millennium are now stepping into adulthood. Among them is Marc McCusker, born on New Year’s Day at the Erne Hospital in Enniskillen. Today, Marc is a vehicle technician at Donnelly’s […]
Fermanagh pays tribute to GAA referee John Murphy
THE Derrygonnelly and Fermanagh community has united in grief following the death of well-known GAA referee and father-of-three, John Murphy, who passed away on New Year’s Eve after a battle with cancer. Formerly of Rosnarick Close in Derrygonnelly and more recently of Rossview in Lisnaskea, Mr. Murphy died in the Palliative Care Unit in Omagh. […]
Man arrested on possession of firearm in Fivemiletown
A 62-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested following an incident at a farm in the Ballagh Road area of Fivemiletown yesterday (Wednesday). “It was reported that a man was assaulted and a number of gunshots fired during the incident,” a statement from the Police read. “The man was arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm […]
Farmer condemns ‘cruel’ attacks on sheep in Fermanagh
A LOCAL farmer has condemned recent dog attacks on sheep, calling it ‘cruel to see animals suffering’ after several ewes and lambs were injured or killed in separate incidents in Garrison and Tempo. Sheep farmers in Fermanagh are on high alert following the attacks, which have resulted in ewes being killed and several lambs suffering […]
BREAKING: St Michael’s College principal to stand down
THE principal of St Michael’s College in Enniskillen has informed his staff that he will be stepping down at the end of the school year. Mark Henry, who took on the role of principal in 2016, will step down from his role in June. Originally from Derry, Mr Henry joined the teaching staff at St […]
Fermanagh band The Tumbling Paddies release new album
The Tumbling Paddies have taken another major step forward in their music career by releasing a new seven-track album. The six-man band launched ‘Graffy Sessions’ on Christmas Day to the delight of their fans, opting for a unique twist to their music. Featuring songs like ‘The Bare Necessities’ and ‘Ramblin’ Man’, the band are keen […]
Fermanagh man claims he was forced to store drugs
A FERMANAGH man has appeared before a special court sitting in relation to the discovery of significant amounts of drugs, which he claims he was being forced to store by a criminal organisation. David Lee Taylor (60) from Drumbeg, Enniskillen faces a total of eight charges involving the possession of suspected cocaine and cannabis, being […]
Calls to remove Israeli flags in Enniskillen
A LOCAL councillor has urged the police and Department for Infrastructure (DfI) to remove Israeli flags displayed around Enniskillen, claiming they are ‘contentious and cause division’ in the area. Sinn Féin’s Dermot Browne raised concerns after several Israeli flags were erected in Chanterhill, Enniskillen. “I seconded a proposal to write to DfI and the PSNI […]
Fermanagh healthcare staff under ‘relentless pressure’
By Niamh McGovern AS flu cases continue to rise across Fermanagh, healthcare staff are preparing for another challenging period. At South West Acute Hospital (SWAH), staff have resumed wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) to safeguard themselves against infections as they work to manage the high volume of patients. Andy McKane, a long-time NHS worker and […]