TRIBUTES have poured in as the people here mourn the loss of Patricia Donald, a community campaigner who dedicated her life to helping others. Patricia (80) a retired nurse, passed away peacefully at SWAH on Thursday following a short illness. Born in Dublin and raised in Cork, Patricia undertook nursing training in the Royal Victoria […]
Home of elderly woman ransacked in latest burglary
RESIDENTS in north Fermanagh have been urged to keep an eye out for one and other following burglaries in the area. In one incident a lady in her 70s was targeted in what has been described as an “opportunistic crime”. Police are now investing links between two recent burglaries on the Drumwhinny Road, Kesh Local […]
Distresssed shoplifters are spared jail sentences
TWO women have appeared in court after going on a four-shop thieving spree in Enniskillen on Saturday. Gita Jaunozolina (40) from Derries Lore, Cavan and Inita Pole (43) from Cluain Alainn, Co Leitrim were caught after their fourth instance of shoplifting on June 15, and when arrested told police they had goods from the three […]
Appeal for information following early morning burglary
Detectives in Enniskillen are appealing for information following a report of a burglary at a commercial premises at the Clabby Road area this morning (Wednesday 19th June). Detective Inspector Trevor Stevenson said: “Shortly after 2:30am, it was reported that a black VW Golf car with four men on board entered the area. A quantity of cigarettes were […]
Public urged to come out to help save SWAH stroke unit
Fermanagh people are urged to come out in force ahead of tonight’s crucial public meeting on the future of Enniskillen’s under threat stroke unit. There are growing concerns that the stroke unit at SWAH will be closed or downgraded as part of a major review – a move which could result in fatalities if crucial […]
Historic Lisnaskea landmark for sale
A PIECE of Fermanagh history is up for grabs as the Lisnaskea Workhouse is set to be auctioned off to the highest bidder! The former Poor Law Hospital, Castlebalfour in Lisnaskea is being auctioned off online with offers starting at £50,000. The property will be sold online on June 25th at 9am by Osborne and […]
Community spirit- Kinawley&Derrylin team up for Fleadh
Community spirit is alive and well in south Fermanagh as Derrylin and Kinawley came together and pulled off a hugely successful Fermanagh Fleadh. In previous years it has been left to one town or village to host the event, but this year, Derrylin and Kinawley combined to put on a feast of traditional music and […]
50 weddings, 80 funerals &150 baptisms- all in a year!
Enniskillen parish priest Peter O’Reilly is approaching a milestone as he prepares to celebrate 40 years of priesthood. He’s happy to be back in his native county for the special anniversary, but reveals that often his work can be very demanding. Mgr O’Reilly is the parish priest at St Michael’s Parish, and he will mark […]
Woman ‘critical’ after car entered water near Kesh
A woman is in a critical condition in hospital after her car entered the water at Muckross Pier. Three police officers who came to her rescue also needed hospital treatment following the incident. At around 10.30pm on Saturday the car entered the water at Muckross Pier on the Boa Island Road in Kesh. A […]
Road death warning as lorries diverted by Brookeborough
SOMEBODY will be killed as a result of the large number of heavy goods vehicles speeding through Brookeborough after being diverted from Lisnaskea, a local councillor has warned. At the monthly meeting of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, Sheamus Greene estimated that “hundreds and hundreds” of diverted HGVs were currently driving down Brookeborough’s main street, […]