A FERMANAGH woman has been left with permanent health complications after waiting nearly two years for urgent surgery, only to discover her name had never been added to the colorectal waiting list. Despite a confirmed diagnosis of deep infiltrating bowel endometriosis in late 2023 and a clear clinical need for urgent intervention, a series of […]
Fermanagh saddened at passing of Maco (Gerry) McIntyre
The Fermanagh community has been saddened at the passing of Maco (Gerry) McIntyre. Formerly of Beech Hill, Enniskillen, Maco passed away peacefully on October 14 surrounded by his family. Mourners have remembered Mr McIntyre as a a true gent with a great heart. “Such a lovely and kind man always a gentleman and kind to […]
Marks and Spencer to leave Erneside for retail park
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The Enniskillen supermarket has said it will be moving to a larger store at the new Lakelands Retail Park on the Irvinestown Road.
Harps boss Flanagan is focused on task at hand
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DERRYGONNELLY manager Sean Flanagan is expecting a “serious challenge” when the Harps take on Erne Gaels in the Fermanagh Senior Football Championship Final in Brewster Park on Saturday. The Canon Maguire Park side booked their place in the final with a 17-point victory over Teemore in a one-sided semi, with goals from Shane McGullion, Conall […]
McCann not taking Harps for granted
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BARRY McCann said it’s a great honour to line out alongside his three brothers Jack, Ben and Dan in Saturday’s county final as Erne Gaels bid to make more history. The 32-year-old energy consultant has been a regular in the Belleek starting team for many years now and his desire to win and lead his […]
Schoolchildren’s safety plea to Stormont
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SCHOOLCHILDREN from St Mary’s PS in Fivemiletown have called on Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins MLA to take urgent action on road safety. The young pupils have been speaking out about their concerns over dangerous traffic conditions outside their school. Situated on the busy main Belfast Road, vehicles regularly pass the school while significantly over the 30mph limit, and […]
Man arrested in Fermanagh on terrorism charges
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Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Terrorism Investigation Unit made two arrests on Tuesday evening 14th October. The arrests of two men, aged 44 and 49, in the Fermanagh and Dungannon areas are in connection with the discovery of a suspected improvised explosive device in the Ravensdale area of Co Louth on 9th […]
Lisbellaw travels through time for scarecrow festival
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LISBELLAW is gearing up for its third annual Scarecrow Contest, and this year promises to be the most exciting yet with the theme ‘time travelling’. The Lisbellaw Area Initiative has been hard at work creating a standout community feature, and this year’s centrepiece is a striking recreation of the iconic DeLorean Time Machine, now proudly […]
Enniskillen One Act Festival back in the spotlight
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The Enniskillen One Act Festival is set to return to the Ardhowen this month, showcasing nine short plays over three nights from October 23 to October 25. Each evening, three theatre groups will take to the stage with short, punchy plays. There are no elaborate sets or fancy lighting – it’s fast-paced, stripped-back theatre that […]
Awards recognition for Balcas owners
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THE owners of Fermanagh company Balcas picked up one of the most prestigious awards in the timber sector in the UK in recognition of their commitment to the industry and sustainability. Glennon Brothers, which acquired Balcas in October 2021, won the ‘Softwood Trader: Sawmill of the Year’ award for the six time at an award ceremony […]