Casey Howe’s ambition is to ‘add to the team’ as she embarks on the next chapter of her footballing career at Sligo Rovers. The 20-year-old, from Maguiresbridge, is one of the most exciting young players, having won two senior caps for Northern Ireland, and 12 caps for the underage national team. Howe spent the last […]
Local mothers urge support for Human Milk Bank
FERMANAGH mothers whose little ones were “given the very best start in life” by the Human Milk Bank at the SWAH have urged donor mothers to continue to support the life-saving service. Run by the Western Trust, the Human Milk Bank based at SWAH is the only service of its kind on the island of […]
Ballinamallard book place in Harry Cavan Cup Final
Ballinamallard Utd 2 Maiden City 1 TWO first half goals by Ben Arnold and Dylan Boyle was enough to see off Maiden City in the semi-final of the Harry Cavan Youth Cup, on Wednesday night. Ryan Beacom’s Ballinamallard side will now play Cliftonville Strollers in the final. Ballinamallard United: Nathan Hunter; Alex Brownlee (Ben Arnold 26); […]
‘Trust was given no permission to do this’
THE FERMANAGH man who was special advisor (SpAd) to Robin Swann has confirmed the then Minister of Health rejected requests from the Western Trust to suspended SWAH emergency general surgery (EGS) and instead asked it to produce a risk assessment for the move, which it failed to do. The Trust then announced the suspension of […]
Bail refused for man who drove tractor at police
A MAN who fled from police in a high-speed chase before driving a tractor towards officers prior to smashing three police cars has been refused bail. Matthew Nolan, 25, of Tattenabuddagh Lane, Fivemiletown, has been charged with two counts of attempted murder, three counts of criminal damage, driving when unfit due to drink or drugs, […]
Community support can still help save St Mary’s Primary
THE support of the local community can keep St Mary’s Primary School in Fivemiletown going, campaigners maintain. Plans for the school’s closure came to light after it was revealed by the Education Authority (EA) that it had received a request from the Council for Catholic Maintained Schools (CCMS) to “discontinue” the school with effect from August […]
Elliott challenges DAERA on safety for older farmers
FERMANAGH’S elder farmers are getting a raw deal when it comes to funding for safety. Tom Elliott, who is the MLA for Fermanagh & South Tyrone claimed that farmers in the county and the rest of the North who are over 40 are being looked over for grants to improve working conditions compared to those […]
SOAS calls for apology from Trust over protest comments
“SOAS focuses on facts as they arise and makes its representations in a serious and professional manner.”
Mallards enjoy North West Senior Cup success
Coleraine 1 Ballinamallard Utd 4 A hat-trick from Patrick Ferry in Tuesday evening’s North West Senior Cup Final helped Ballinamallard deliver their second-ever win in the competition. After losing last year’s decider to Dergview, Harry McConkey’s side enjoyed a comfortable win at The Showgrounds. Coleraine is the most successful team in the history of this […]
Business group speaks out on parking concerns
ENNISKILLEN business leaders have expressed concerns about the high level of town centre parking that is affecting trade. The Enniskillen Business Partnership (EBP) said that people parking in spaces that are out of bounds to them are causing problems for delivery lorries and disabled drivers who need to park nearby to shop. The worst of […]