A MARATHON 10-hour paddle was worth the hard slog insists hospital clerical officer, Clare McGovern, Clare, 59, embarked on a 26-mile kayaking challenge last weekend from Crom Tower all the way to Devenish Tower to raise money for local cancer charity, SWELL. Despite initially hoping to raise £500, many flooded to Clare’s Just Giving page […]
SWAH bereavement suite project scoops top award
THE SWAH’s ‘Forget Me Not’ Bereavement Suite Project has won this year’s Davin Corrigan Award. Hosted by the Western Trust and the Corrigan family, in memory of their beloved son Davin, the awards brought to a close the Involve Fest West celebrations at the end of July, which was held across the Trust area. Lead […]
Man refused bail after domestic violence bail breech
A LISNASKEA man has been remanded in custody after breaching bail terms imposed in respect of domestic violence allegations involving his partner which he accepted before contending no offence was committed as “he loves her”. John Anthony Hughes (60) from Drumhaw Park faces a number of charges over different dates including assaulting his partner on […]
Reports of Scout jamboree chaos were “exaggerated”
A DERRYLIN scout has said that reports of the World Scout Jamboree in South Korea being engulfed in chaos were “over-exaggerated”. Scarlett Murphy, who is a member of the 14th Fermanagh Scouts in Derrylin and attends St Aidan’s High School, was selected by Scouting Ireland to attend the recent Jamboree in Saemangeum. Reports from media outlets across […]
Ambassador Seán Hoy says ‘Adeus’ to Brazil
The Monea man is returning to the Emerald Isle to take up a new government positition in Dublin.
Further reports of sextortion in Fermanagh
A number of victims of the insidious scams have come forward in Fermanagh in recent weeks.
Young doctor had been due to get married in Fermanagh
Dr McMahon was due to marry his fiancee from Fermanagh here in the county today (Friday).
Devenish College postpones move to new building
The new school is almost finished, however there is still some work to be done.
Galloon family celebrates five generations
The arrival of baby Theo Armstrong was a particularly special occasion for the Reilly family.
League titles are up for grabs on Sunday
THE flags will be flying and a large crowd is expected to turn out to Brewster Park on Sunday for the Fermanagh Senior Football League Division One and Division Two Finals. At 2pm, the action will begin when Sid Mulrone’s Devenish St Mary’s take on Roslea Shamrocks, managed by Monaghan man Ciaran Murphy, in the […]