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Newly ordained priest moves to new parish
NEWLY ordained, Fr Kevin Connolly is on the move to Aghadrumsee at the end of this month. Taking up his new post of priest in residence he will support pastoral ministry in the Clones cluster; parishes of Clones, Roslea and Killeevan-Currin-Aghabog. Through his ministry he will work alongside Parish Priests in the Clones cluster. Fr […]
Speed detector to help cut speed in Lisnaskea area
A SPEED detector stationed at Lisnaskea flagged up the speed of passing drivers. The detector on the Gola Road was organised by Fermanagh and Omagh Policing and Community Safety Partnership who note that speeding in the area ‘has become an issue’. Local Councillor Garbhan McPhillips said, “I was delighted to see the speed detector sign […]
Households braced for hefty rise in electricty bill
A SIX per cent hike in electricity bills is set to impact thousands of home owners in Fermanagh. Among those Power NI customers set to be impacted by the rise which comes into affect this October are the elderly. Local councillor Donal O’Cofaigh states that already there is a scenario whereby some are “choosing between […]
Jewellery and cash stolen in latest burglaries
APPEALS for information have been made following a spate of crime in west Fermanagh. In one incident heartless thieves stole a sum of money from the home of a man in eighties. In a second incident a few days later jewellery believed to be of sentimental value was stolen from a house in the Arney […]
Group D looms for champions St Michael’s
Reigning MacRory Cup and Hogan Cup Champions St Michael’s have been drawn in Group D for the upcoming campaign. Dom Corrigan’s side will face Newry outfits St Colman’s and Abbey CBS, along with Patrician High School in Carrickmacross in their bid to retain their status as MacRory Cup Champions. The St Michael’s lads have a […]
ATM restored after robbery at filling station
AN Irvinestown shop which was targeted by ATM thieves in a dramatic late night attack has reinstated it’s ATM. The ATM at McAleer’s Spar on the Dromore Road was ripped from its wall with a digger in March, but determined not to let the criminals behind the theft disrupt the shop, the ATM has been […]
Drunk man fell off stolen bike
AN Irvinestown man who was breaching bail by being intoxicated was arrested after stealing a child’s bike. Patrick James John McDonagh (32) of Sally’s Wood, Irvinestown appeared at Enniskillen Magistrates Court on Wednesday as an overnight case for a breach of bail. Police received a report from a woman who claimed that McDonagh had stole […]
‘Stay positive’ advice for exam students
AFTER weeks of anxious waiting, students across Fermanagh are preparing to receive their GCSE results. Hundreds of students will make their way to their schools tomorrow (Thursday) to collect their results and for many, it will be a very nerve wrecking day. Students will be able to get their results from schools and colleges in […]
Last push for public to have say before stroke deadline
FERMANAGH Stroke Support Group are out and about around the county ahead of the final stroke consultation deadline. After years of passionate local campaigning to keep the ward five open, this is the last chance for Fermanagh people to submit their views to have their say in the fight to keep the stroke unit. Earlier […]