A HEADTEACHER from Enniskillen has insisted that principals have gone on strike in order to support teachers who are poorly paid and are weighed down by red tape. Jackie Bartley, who is the Principal at St Genevieve’s High School in Andersonstown, Belfast, said the National Association of Headteachers had staged the one-day walkout today in […]
Public sector workers stage industrial action
PUBLIC SECTOR workers in Fermanagh joined teachers in walking out on strike today demanding better pay and conditions. Members of the trade union NIPSA were out in force protesting outside the Jobs & Benefits Centre in Enniskillen. James Carey, secretary of the NIPSA branch there, stated that the industrial action had been voted on by […]
Stormont crisis means no pay offer for health workers
THERE have been warnings of possible further health strikes to come here, despite talks with the Secretary of State, with local health workers not entitled to the same pay deal offered to their colleagues in England. Health workers in the North have been taking part in industrial action for the past four months, just as their […]
Caritas variety concert at the Ardhowen this weekend
‘Caritas in Concert’ takes place at the Ardhowen Theatre this Friday, April 28th at 8pm.
Excitement builds ahead of St Ninnidh’s Lip Sync Battle
The Lip Sync Challenge this weekend is to raise funds for new outdoor facilities at St Ninnidh’s PS.
Appeal for witnesses on Maguiresbridge burglary
POLICE in Enniskillen are appealing for information and witnesses following the report of an aggravated burglary on the Drumgoon Road, Maguiresbridge at approximately 3.40pm on Monday April 24. Inspector Taylor said: “Upon arrival at his home, the victim came upon three masked men leaving their property. The homeowner blocked the entrance using his van as […]
Enniskillen’s Ryan taking literary world by storm
‘Arthur and Teddy are Coming Out’ is a heart-warming tale of the bond between a grandfather and grandson.
Glynn wins Premiership with Larne in debut season
MICHEÁL Glynn said it was an ‘unbelievable feeling’ to win the NIFL Irish Premiership in his first season at Larne. The Inver Park side has enjoyed a momentous season, securing the league title with three games left to play, ending their 134-year wait for championship silverware. Glynn, who made the move to Larne in January from Derry […]
Village at mercy of ‘criminals’ from other districts
PEOPLE with ‘criminal backgrounds’ rehoused in Derrygonnelly have been linked with a rise in crime there. A vicious attack and increased cases of anti-social behaviour have unsettled residents in the peaceful Fermanagh village in recent months. People living in Derrygonnelly were left shocked by the violent incident involving knives and other weapons earlier this year, which led to three men aged 36, […]
Mallards bid to win their third Harry Cavan Cup
‘THIS is what every young child dreams of,’ said Ballinamallard under-18 manager Ryan Beacom as he prepares his team for Friday night’s Harry Cavan Youth Cup Final at Windsor Park. “Everyone, no matter what age they are, has that passion and hunger and desire, and football is one that many share,” said the Mallards manager. […]