DERRYLIN based business Encirc has signed an ‘exciting’ 10-year deal with worldwide alcohol giant manufacturer Accolade Wines. The South Australian based company is one of the largest winemaking producers in the world. It currently employees in the region of 1700 workers and has corporate offices in Ireland, England and Melborne. The agreement with Derrylin based […]
Maguiresbridge poet launches his debut collection
A POET from Maguiresbridge has embarked upon his first steps towards literary stardom after he published his first collection of poems. Robert Elliott, 28, who combines studying for an English Literature degree at the Open University with his work at Costa Cafe, launched his debut book, “The Colebrooke Collection” at separate events at Lisnaskea and Enniskillen […]
Meticulous Cecil was one of Enniskillen’s best loved
ENNISKILLEN’S community has been deeply saddened by the death of one of it best loved characters. Cecil Carson, MBE, of Benaughlin Park, Enniskillen, passed away peacefully at his home last week. A proud Enniskillener, he loved all things about the island town from an early age. In his early days his love for football and the […]
Revelations raise doubts over SWAH safety assurances
The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists has confirmed it has not provided safety recommendations on withdrawal of SWAH surgery.
New RNLI building in Lower Lough Erne opens
THE new RNLI lifeboat station on the Lower Lough Erne is finally up running after 21 years in temporary accommodation. Volunteers at Enniskillen RNLI were handed the keys to their new state of the art building on the Killadeas Road at Gublusk earlier this month. The modern purpose-built lifeboat station is located close to the […]
Landmark Sean Quinn documentary to air next week
The broadcaster has announced that – in a change to its planned schedule – the three-part series will be aired on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday night.
Heating oil payment doubles to £200 but problems remain
THE new heating oil package for the North will be doubled from £100 to £200 and paid ‘to all households’, but exactly when people will get it is the big issue. The oil payment was announced last Thursday by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt as part of his Autumn Statement, and the Treasury said the payment would be […]
Don’t throw Protocol baby out with bathwater warns UFU
“DON’T throw the baby out with the bathwater” over the Protocol Bill is the message from Ulster’s farmers to the British government. The Protocol Bill, which is currently being debated in the House of Lords, could see the hardening of the border that separates Northern Ireland from the Republic. Fears on the effects this would […]
Animal medicines should be removed from Protocol
CALLS have been made for “common sense” from both the United Kingdom (UK) government and the European Union (EU) for Fermanagh farmers and vets to have access to animal medicines. There were fears that the supply of veterinary treatments would be severely restricted to the North following the imposition of hard border in the Irish […]
Modest Thomas was ‘true Enniskillener’
ONE of Enniskillen’s oldest residents Thomas McBrien has passed away aged 102 years. Thomas, who lived in Derrin Road, Cornagrade, for over 60 years, died last week after a short illness. A ‘true Enniskillener’ Thomas was born between the bridges in Water Street in 1920 and lived in the island town all his life. When interviewed […]