A 22-year old from Irvinestown has been charged with driving with excess alcohol in his breath. Nathan Armstrong (22) of Dorney Bridge Road appeared before Enniskillen Magistrates Court in connection with the charges. It is alleged Armstrong drove vehicle on the Cules Road in Irvinestown after drinking on November 6. Armstrong’s case will be before the court again on […]
Local sanctuary already dealing with abandoned puppies
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LESS than a week since Christmas, local animal rescues and sanctuaries are bracing themselves for a flood of calls. The Hulabloo Sanctuary based in Tamlaght is already feeling the impact. They have received enquiries from people wishing to surrender dogs and puppies that were bought as festive gifts Owner Jules Feist said, “The next few weeks are […]
Convicted sex offender (22) in custody on new charges
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A convicted sex offender who previously avoided prison is facing new charges, including having sex with an animal. Jason Brown (22) from Corratistune Road, Enniskillen is charged with 13 offences comprising of seven counts of failing to comply with sex-offender registration. The offences allegedly took place between May and October, just months after he avoided prison for […]
Dr Treacy to reveal ‘true purpose of medicine’ in book
FERMANAGH clinician Dr Patrick Treacy said that his new book will shine a light on how various places around the world have showcased the “resilience and the strength of community”. The Garrison man, who is established as one of the world’s top aesthetics clinician, is preparing to release his new book ‘Destinations’. Published by Olympia […]
SEFF’s touching tribute to the late Mervyn Johnston
The late Mervyn Johnston has been remembered as a genuinely decent human being, who was respected by many. Many tributes were shared following the death of the respected Fermanagh motorsport figure. Mr. Johnston passed away today (Thursday) surrounded by his family at the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH), following a short illness. Formly of Tullyhommon, […]
Pillar of Lisnaskea passes away on New Year’s Eve
The late Kathleen Breen (née McGrade) has been remembered as a devoted wife, mother and grandmother to whom she was fondly known as Nanny K. She was deeply cherished by her family and community in Lisnaskea. Formerly of Carrowshee Park, Lisnaskea, Mrs Breen passed away peacefully in hospital on On new years eve, December 31, […]
Fermanagh man charged with alleged hit-and-run
A TWENTY-eight-year-old man is facing a number of motoring charges following an alleged hit-and-run in Brookeborough. Jamie Armstrong from Beech Tree Lane, Tempo is charged with dangerous driving, failing to stop and remain at the scene of an accident in which injury was caused to another person and failing to report the matter to police. Offending […]
Fermanagh community mourns death of Wilma Swindle
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The Fermanagh community has been saddened following the death of Wilma Swindle. Formerly of Tattymacall Road, Lisbellaw, Wilma passed away unexpectedly and peacefully at home. “I am absolutely devastated to hear this awfully sad news, Wilma was one of the first friends I made when I moved to the area. Such a beautiful soul. May god rest her and […]
Fermanagh couple help shape disability care in Asia
A LOCAL couple from Lisnarick have been celebrating three decades transforming the lives of people with spinal cord injuries and other disabilities in Asia. Stephen and Maggie Muldoon have spent 30 years volunteering at the Centre for the Rehabilitation of the Paralysed (CRP) in Savar, near Dhaka, Bangladesh. Founded in 1979 by British physiotherapist Valerie Taylor, the CRP […]
Contemporary Irish artists feature in Fermanagh works
LOUGH Erne Resort recently hosted an exclusive event unveiling a contemporary art collection, with collectors and guests celebrating the best of contemporary Irish creativity.# The private exhibition offered an early opportunity to view and acquire works from the 65-piece collection, displayed throughout the Resort’s public and private spaces to allow guests to experience the artworks […]