Fermanagh is getting set to head to the polls tomorrow.
Suspended sentence for having no licence or insurance
A BELCOO driver who was detected without insurance or a licence over four years ago has been given a suspended prison sentence. Kieran Doogan (37) of Railway Crescent, Belcoo, appeared at Enniskillen Magistrates Court where he pleaded guilty to having no insurance and driving without a licence. On 20 December, 2014 police were operating a […]
Big day for kids but Communion costing more each year
The First Holy Communion is one of the biggest day of a child’s primary school year – and could easily be one of the most expensive! From the beginning of the school year, children will prepare for the big day in the classroom while parents will start buying outfits and planning the after celebrations. The […]
Work to go ahead on main road despite objections
The planned four month long closure of the main Lisnaskea to Maguiresbridge road is to go ahead, despite objections from local people. A meeting took place last Tuesday April 16th where local residents and Lisnaskea business people raised concerns they had regarding the scheme, but the Department for Infrastructure has said the work will proceed […]
Glorious day at Forthill as big crowds flock to picnic
Blue skies and sunshine – the perfect day for a picnic in the park! A big crowd of young and old enjoyed a day of fun and games in Forthill Park on Easter Monday. The ‘Picnic in the Park’ event, which is organised by Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, included an exciting Easter egg trail […]
Local couple’s Alpaca is on top of the animal world
Popham Gabine, an alpaca owned by Roger and Elaine Clarke has hit the top spot, securing a first place medal in Europe’s largest alpaca show, in Telford, England. The local couple likened this achievement to ‘winning Crufts’ in the dog world. There was also cause for great celebration as it is the first time that […]
Police launch crackdown on speeding motorists in Donagh
The speed of vehicles passing rural schools remains a concern, particularly in rural parts of Fermanagh. In recent days police officers from Lisnaskea have conducted speed checks in the vicinity of Donagh Primary School. Commenting following the checks a police spokesman said, “Local Lisnaskea officers have been conducting speed checks in the vicinity of Donagh […]
£17 million spent on Locum staff
Over £17 million was spent on agency and locum doctors across hospitals and community services in 2017/18 as dependency on locums increases. The Western Trust spent £17.3m to fill vacancies in the health service due to the Trust’s ‘challenges recruiting medical staff due to its geographical location.’ Locums are doctors and medical staff who provide […]
Easter Sunday dawn Mass attracts 500 congregation
ALMOST 500 people gathered for a dawn Mass on Easter Sunday morning in Holy Cross Cemetery, Lisnaskea. This year was the first time that a dawn Mass had been held in the Parish of Aghalurcher. The service was led by Parish Priest, Canon Jimmy McPhillips and Canon Lar Dawson, Brookeborough. Hundreds of people from neighbouring […]
Business reps to object to leisure development
ENNISKILLEN business representatives have voted overwhelmingly to object to the proposed cinema and leisure complex at the old Unipork site off the Cornagrade Road, citing fears it could seriously damage the town centre. The plans for the development, which were unveiled last month for public consultation, include a multi-screen cinema, drive-through restaurant, coffee outlets, and […]