Boxer Owens braced for professional debut
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BOXER Rhys Owens says he’s “locked in” as he prepares to make his professional debut this weekend in Donegal, becoming the first pro boxer from Fermanagh to compete in over 50 years. A large crowd is expected to travel to the Aura Leisure Complex in Letterkenny on Saturday (October 16) when the Enniskillen man takes part in […]

Concern as algal bloom breaks out on Lough Melvin
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CONCERN is growing about the increasing prevalence of blue green algae on local waterways, with an algal bloom reported at Lough Melvin in Garrison over the weekend. The serious issues with algae on Lough Neagh has been widely reported in recent years, however there has also been growing fears about its impact on the Erne […]

Enniskillen man denies fraud charges
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An Enniskillen man is to contest a number of charges including theft and fraud by false representation. Martin McCarney (45) of Corban Avenue, Enniskillen, is charged with theft and 14 counts of fraud by false represenatation. The incidents are alleged to have happened from July 17 to August 12, 2024. McCarney appeared before Enniskillen Magistrates Court where he entered […]

Rory King shares business insights with students
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Students at South West College’s Erne Campus in Enniskillen recently enjoyed an inspiring talk from Rory King, founder of Rory’s Travel Club. Rory spoke to students studying Tourism and Hospitality, Business Studies, IT, and Creative Media. He shared his journey from university to launching one of Ireland’s fastest-growing travel membership communities. Rory explained how his […]

Bellanaleck man charged with serious assault
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A Bellanaleck man has appeared in court in relation to a serious assault alleged to have occurred last month. Andrew Gault (47) from Derrylin Road is charged with causing actual bodily harm to a male on September 20. A police officer aware of the facts of the case told Enniskillen Magistrates Court the charge could […]

Maguiresbridge School fashion show for Women’s Aid
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Maguiresbridge Primary School is set to hold a charity fashion show next month in support of Women’s Aid, amid recent concerns locally around violence against women. The event, organised by the school’s dedicated Parent Support Group (PSG), will take place at the Valley Hotel in Fivemiletown on Thursday November 6 at 7:00pm. Principal Ms Irvine […]

Fermanagh teenager turns illness into innovation
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A Fermanagh teenager has turned his own adversity into a positive app to help others dealing with chronic illness. After nearly two years of hospital visits and struggling to explain his symptoms to doctors, 15-year-old Johnny McCusker decided enough was enough, so he began creating an app to make life easier for others like him. […]