By Callum McGuigan THE INFRASTRUCTURE Minister has announced a further £1.5m for road safety programmes while on a school visit in Fermanagh. Minister Liz Kimmins was welcomed to Erne Integrated College last week to talk with students about road safety. The Minister said, “Too many families, friends and communities are devastated by serious and fatal road traffic […]
Major upgrade confirmed for Brewster Park
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THE home of Fermanagh GAA is set for an almost half-a-million pound upgrade, it has been confirmed. In his address to the County Convention at the South West College on Monday night, Fermanagh’s Safety and Facilities Committee chairman, Sean Donnelly, revealed the latest plans for Brewster Park. Estimated to cost £420,000, all of the old […]
Suspended sentence for assaulting dog walker
A NEWTOWNBUTLER man received a suspended sentence for an assault that left the victim needing stitches. Dean Southam (31), of Cloghagaddy Road in Newtownbutler, appeared before Enniskillen Magistrates’ Court for sentencing in relation to the incident in June 2024. The court heard a man was walking home with a dog, when Southam ‘jumped out of […]
Fermanagh choir set to work its magic this Christmas
‘TIS the season for charity and giving, and once again this year Fermanagh’s very own Caritas choir is leading the way with its seasonal spirit. The fundraising choir is not only set to bring festive cheer to the community this December with two special Christmas concerts, it will once again be supporting worthy causes while doing […]
Mulitple drug detections over the weekend in Fermanagh
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By Callum McGuigan FERMANAGH residents have raised concerns over the amount of drug seizures in the district, following a number of recent seizures of Class A and B substances. On Sunday evening police arrested a man for alleged road traffic offences in Tempo and had a warrant to search his house. Found inside was a quantity […]
Rippey rifles home winner in battle of the Rangers
F&W Division One Enniskillen Rangers…1 Killen Rangers…0 By Jonathan Hogan CONOR Rippey burst forward from left back and rifled the winner through Alan Buchanan’s legs to settle a bruising all-Rangers affair at The Ball Range on Saturday. The decisive moment, deep into the second half, had its roots in neat, patient build-up. Mark White sparked […]
Fermanagh Choral Society to host Christmas concert
The Fermanagh Choral Society is delighted to invite the community to its much-loved annual Christmas Concert, taking place on Saturday, 13 December at 8pm in the beautiful surroundings of St Macartin’s Cathedral, Enniskillen. Under the direction of Music Director Keith Acheson, the choir will present a rich programme of seasonal favourites, featuring a blend of […]
Fivemiletown film gets John Lewis stamp of approval
Retailer John Lewis has congratulated a County Tyrone secondary school, who created their own film inspired by the John Lewis ad. Fivemiletown College unveiled its film on the importance of community saying it aimed to give John Lewis, which is renowned for its Christmas ads, a run for its money. Working alongside Philip Anderson Films, colleagues Andrea […]
Fermanagh man ordained as new deacon
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A FERMANAGH man has become the youngest serving member of the Church of Ireland clergy. Rev Scott E Elliott (29) was ordained a deacon during the summer and has now graduated with his Masters in Theology from Trinity College. The Lisbellaw man is the first former student in Erne Integrated College’s history to be ordained. His path to ministry has been shaped […]
New Fermanagh GAA chairman lays down the gauntlet
THE new Fermanagh GAA county chairman laid down the gauntlet to clubs in the county to “drive things forward and come up with solutions” to promote and enhance local Gaelic games. History was made at the South West College in Enniskillen on Monday night, when John McGovern became the first member of Derrygonnelly Harps GFC […]