A JUDGE has warned a man facing a charge of sexual assault must appear in court on the next occasion, pointing out it is a requirement of his bail terms to do so. However lawyers for William Thomas Birney (58) from Gardiners Road, Maguiresbridge said he is currently residing in Belfast as part of his bail […]
Fire Service stalwart dies after Fermanagh hit-and-run
A 70-YEAR-OLD motorist has been charged after a man died following a hit-and-run in Belleek on Thursday. Richard Maze, 70, who was riding a motorbike, died at the scene. Police received a report of the accident on the Boa Island Road at around 2:55pm on Thursday. A PSNI spokesperson said Mr Maze’s motorbike collided with a dark-coloured […]
Childcare support for Fermanagh parents
FERMANAGH parents breathed a huge sigh of relief after the Northern Ireland Executive confirmed “much needed support” is going to be offered to people struggling with childcare costs. Alongside the cost of living crisis, childcare costs have soared recently, with some parents forced to give up and take a break from employment to try and […]
Plans in place to support elderly Fermanagh residents
ELDERLY Fermanagh residents are going to be given the opportunity to “socialise and create connections” next month as part of a community-wide programme. The National Institutes of Health recently revealed that the Covid-19 pandemic caused an increase in loneliness among elderly residents, with a direct correlation to cognitive decline in older adults. Fermanagh and Omagh […]
Fermanagh couple headline music gig at Belfast venue
A FERMANAGH husband and wife recently collaborated with a Down musician as part of a headline performance and a sold-out gig at one of Belfast’s most popular pubs and establishments. Thomas Maguire and Fhiona Ennis are household names in the local music industry, with the duo being regular performers at a range of Country music […]
Fermanagh company secures multi-million pound contract
A FERMANAGH company has secured contracts worth over £2.5 million in Britain. Economy Minister Conor Murphy confirmed that Hurst Engineering Services Ltd has secured four contracts that will see the company designing, manufacturing, and installing industrial walkways and infrastructure for waste and recycling plants in England and Wales. Minister Murphy announced the contracts while on […]
Fermanagh farmer crowned champion in England
HE HAD already been enjoying great success with here on home turf, and now Shanra farmer Matthew Burleigh is celebrating another big boost, this time across the water. Yet another member of Matt’s Flock, as its known, has beaten off the competition, picking up the top title at the Craven Cattle Mart in Skipton, North Yorskhire, which took […]
Record following for Enniskillen Banter Facebook Group
A FERMANAGH social media group has been praised for giving a “great wee uplift every day” after it reached a record total of 34,000 followers with its audience reaching right across the world. Thousands of local residents are members of the Enniskillen Banter Facebook Group which provides a platform to connect people around the globe with […]
Former music teacher denies sexually assaulting child
A retired music teacher and former union president is to contest a charge of sexually assaulting a female child. David Baxter (65) of Killadeas Road, Lisnarick, is accused of sexually touching a child, aged under 13, on an unknown date between 1 February and 30 April 2018. No details surrounding the circumstances of the alleged […]
Green light given for new Lisnaskea Health Centre
Nesbitt gives green light for new Lisnaskea Health and Care Centre. Construction of the new health and care centre in Lisnaskea, Co Fermanagh, is set to commence within weeks having received final sign off from the Health Minister. Once operational, the new hub will support a network of 16 GPs and provide services to around […]