Barber shop delivers aid to Turkey earthquake survivors


LEFT feeling helpless after watching the horrific images of devastation in the aftermath of the earthquake in Turkey, the owners of Enniskillen Turkish Barbers took matters into their own hands and organised an appeal for aid. Murat Kalbisen, who is a Turkish national and co-owner of the popular barber shop in Enniskillen’s town centre, left late last Saturday […]

New contractor to take over Maple Healthcare


NEWS a contractor has been found to take over the running of Maple Healthcare in Lisnaskea has been cautiously welcomed locally, with hopes high it could mark the beginning of new era for the huge practice. However, it has been noted that many questions remain to be answered regarding what the new management will mean for […]

Free flowers has Bellanaleck blooming


WINTER always brings the blues but a Bellanaleck florist has been doing her bit to put a spring in the village’s step. Clare Dougal, who owns the Clare’s Flower Room business, decided to bring some much needed cheer by leaving free bouquets of flowers around the village. With each bunch, a card was enclosed with […]

Community ‘in shock’ death of popular dentist


THE death of a popular dentist has ‘shocked’ the community of Derrygonnelly. Police confirmed 62-year-old Denis Kelly from Springfield, outside Enniskillen died as a result of his injuries on Monday, following a road traffic collision in Augher in January. A spokesman from the PSNI’s Collision Investigation Unit said: “The collision, which involved an Audi Q5 and a Scania lorry, occurred […]

McAree goal seals derby win for Rovers


Lisnaskea Rovers 1 Maguiresbridge 0 A first half goal from Corey McAree was enough to decide the Mulhern Cup derby tie at Castle Park Centre on Saturday. It was a game of few chances and Maguiresbridge will rue a second half penalty miss but in truth, they didn’t create enough on the day to trouble […]

Trainer fears for dogs during cost of living crisis


AN Enniskillen dog trainer has expressed concerns that the cost of living crisis is causing more pets to be abandoned. Sharon West, a local dog trainer, and former dog daycare owner has voiced her fears for the future when it comes to the welfare of local pooches. “More and more dogs are being abandoned due […]