A PRESTIGIOUS event unfolded last week as students and staff gathered to celebrate achievement and ambition at St Mary’s College, Irvinestown annual prize ceremony. The evening was filled with celebration of pupils academic success but also recognising talent and effort that the students have displayed in the last year. Guest speaker Sinead Quinn took to […]
Man accused of setting fire to his home gets bail
A FERMANAGH man who allegedly filmed his house burning on social media has been granted bail. At Omagh Magistrates Court yesterday (Tuesday) Garry Phillip (33), with a previous address in Lisnaskea was charged overnight with arson. A police detective detailed to the court that on September 23 a report was made to the police that […]
Fivemiletown to host mental health awareness evening
FIVEMILETOWN is preparing to host their first ever Mental Health Awareness evening. The evening will take place in the Valley Hotel on October 9 from 7-9pm and will give people an opportunity to meet professionals and services within the local area. Mairead Phair, organiser of the event explained why she decided to make it happen, “I decided […]
Fermanagh students learn about benefits of gas
A FERMANAGH school recently took part in a number of “educational workshops” on how to stay safe with gas usage as the supplier continues to make major strides in the town and county. Evolve, which recently carried out major work in the Tempo Road area of Enniskillen, stopped off at the Erne Integrated College to […]
Contest date fixed in employee theft case
A CONTEST date has been fixed in the case of a Maguiresbridge man accused of stealing cash from his employer. Rhys Johnston (24) from Harryville Street allegedly stole £695 on October 29 2023. A defence solicitor entered a not guilty plea on Johnston’s behalf at Enniskillen Magistrates Court. District Judge Alana McSorley listed a contest for […]
St Aidan’s the school for me, says new principal
NEW St Aidan’s Derrylin principal says the school is “the school for me”. Originally from Donegal, new principal Maura Melanaphy has trained and worked in Liverpool for the last 20 years, starting as a PE teacher and working her way up to deputy head teacher. After having a family over in Liverpool, Maura and family […]
‘Tully’ heading for the Hotel Kilmore
FERMANAGH band ‘Tully’ is preparing to collaborate with “some of Ireland’s best” talents at a special concert at the Hotel Kilmore in Cavan to celebrate the life of its former owner. The family-band has been confirmed as one of the main performers for a gig this Monday night, which is being held to raise money […]
White-tail eagles breed for first time in 150 years
FERMANAGH is continuing to cement its reputation as a bird-of-prey breeding ground, with a pair of white-tailed eagles in the county becoming the first couple to successfully breed in the North in over 150 years. The RSPB made the happy announcement at the weekend. The native birds had been reintroduced to Ireland by the Golden […]
MLA Armstrong encourages women to take up politics
DIANA Armstrong has been selected as the new MLA for Fermanagh and South Tyrone. The Ulster Unionist Party announced this week the selection of Ms Armstrong to replace Tom Elliott as the MLA for the region. Speaking about her new appointment, Ms Armstrong said, “Today is a day I will certainly remember with pride as signed […]
The Tumbling Paddies to collab with Nathan Carter
THE Tumbling Paddies are preparing to join forces with Country star Nathan Carter in what’s expected to be an action-packed three day tour of Spain which is set to take place this month. The six-man Fermanagh band is going to be one of the many performers during the much-anticipated ‘Carter on the Costa’ festival, which […]