A RECENT trip to China that saw three top local council officials visit the city of Huangshi cost over £5,000, it has been revealed. At the end of October, Fermanagh and Omagh District Council chair Cllr Barry McElduff, vice-chair Cllr Shirley Hawkes, and chief executive Alison McCullagh spent four-and-a-half days in China in a bid […]
Fermanagh siblings star at Irish Nationals
THE Lannon siblings, Jamie and Ellie, both excelled at the Irish Winter Short Course Nationals, their first senior competition of the year, when they lit up the pool at Craigavon. From Enniskillen, but representing Lurgan Swim Club, the duo competed against some of the fastest senior athletes from Ireland during the meet. Following a busy week […]
Bail refused after man allegedly attacked mother
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A TWENTY-four-year-old man who was on bail for theft and drugs charges was arrested just six days later after allegedly attacking his mother, Enniskillen Magistrates Court has heard. James McNamara from Carnmore Rise, Enniskillen is charged with stealing £22 worth of confectionery and unlawfully possessing prescription only drugs. Then on December 12 he is charged with […]
Safety works finally get started on road in Fermanagh
SAFETY upgrade works have got underway on the Derrylin Road, following renewed calls for urgent attention to the busy route. Earlier this month Michal Lisiecki (42) and Adam Telus (25) died following a crash between a Ford Kuga and a bus on the road. While invsetigations are continuing and the cause of that collision is not […]
Fermanagh road remains closed after ‘serious collision’
POLICE have advised motorists that the Lough Shore Road in Fermanagh remains closed after an accident which occurred yesterday (Wednesday). “Road-users are advised that the Lough Shore Road, Belleek, remains closed following a serious road traffic collision, with signage in place to direct traffic,” a Police statement read. “Border-crossing HGV traffic, in particular, should note […]
New hope flooding issues in Pettigo could be tackled
AGENCIES on both sides of the border are to work together on the problem of persistent flooding in Pettigo. Back in September, 60 sandbags were required to prevent damage to local homes and businesses when the River Termon flooded. The matter has since been raised repeatedly by both Councillor Michael McMahon and Donegal TD Pearse Doherty in recent months. […]
Pair arrested after police car rammed are released
A 22-year-old woman and 25-year-old man, arrested earlier today after a police vehicle was rammed by a stolen car in Enniskillen, have been released on bail pending further enquiries. The full details of what happened were reported earlier.
Upgrade of Enniskillen to Omagh road delayed until 2032
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WORK on a £9 million scheme to upgrade part of the main Enniskillen to Omagh road is now not expected to begin for several years, councillors have been told. In a report to Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, the Department for Infrastructure (DfI) confirmed that procurement for the scheme on the A32 near Dromore is […]
Museum brings Lough Erne’s maritime past back to life
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TUCKED along the banks of Lough Erne in Riverside, Willie Anderson is bringing the rich maritime history of the lough’s boats back to life. Once an empty boatyard, the site now houses his Boatyard Museum, showcasing the steam boats, racing yachts and working barges that shaped Enniskillen’s maritime past. Living on a barge himself, Willie’s […]
Erne Boxing Club packing a punch but in need of support
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AFTER 18 years at the heart of sport in Fermanagh and with over 60 Ulster titles to its name, the Erne Boxing Club continues to punch well above its weight. Much of its recent popularity and acclaim has been down to the success of local pro, Rhys Owens, who has become the first professional boxer […]