THREE Fermanagh businesses have appeared in court charged with unrelated health and safety breaches. The trio of cases, which were unrelated to each other, were before Enniskillen Magistrates Court last Wednesday. During the first case, McGrath Building and Joinery Contracts Ltd, of Mullylusty in Belcoo pleaded guilty to failing to plan, manage and monitor matters […]
‘A true Fermanagh icon’: Tributes paid for Willie Boyd
THE entire Fermanagh community has been left saddened at the death of ‘the most well known man in Fermanagh’ Willie Boyd. Formely of Tully, Roslea and lately Creamery House, Kesh, Mr Boyd passed away peacefully in the South West Acute Hospital on December 12. Since the sad news of Willie’s passing, the community has shared countless stories and […]
SOAS state retirement ‘won’t end mistrust of Trust’
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CAMPAIGNERS calling for the restoration of emergency general surgery at the SWAH have called for a change in leadership approach at the Western Trust, following news chief executive Neil Guckian is to retire in the new year. Save Our Acute Services (SOAS) have urged Health Minister Mike Nesbitt to now intervene to ‘ensure an ambitious […]
‘Smiling’ Roslea man laid to rest following collision
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By Callum McGuigan A ROSLEA man who was tragically killed in a collision has been remembered for his kind acts as a ‘good Samaritan’. Sixty-nine year old Francis (Francie) Lynch from Roslea died suddenly following a single-vehicle collision on the Dernawilt Road on Thursday night (December 11). He is the beloved son of the late Francie, mother […]
Mother-of-two passes away after Monaghan crash
There has been widespread sadness at the death of mother-of-two Emma Mackarel. Formely of Latgallan, Clones, Co Monaghan, Emma passed away on Thursday the 18th of December, tragically following a road traffic accident. Originally from Fermanagh, tributes have been paid across the county. “Our Deepest Sympathies to Emma’s Husband Andrew, her young children Eva & […]
Scottish music star ready for Enniskillen show
THE Ardhowen Theatre is expecting be a sell-out next year when Scottish music star Calum MacPhail returns with a brand new range of music and songs. The Enniskillen venue has confirmed that the talented musician will headline a show on Saturday, October 10, with a large crowd expected to attend. “Scottish singer, songwriter, and accordionist […]
Silver for Suttle at British Open in Coventry
FERMANAGH Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu star Ewan Suttle claimed a silver medal at the NoGi BJJ British Open in Coventry on Saturday. After a tough start in his own bracket, only losing by an advantage with no points conceded or gained, it was on to the absolute where Suttle fought through some tough matches to qualify for […]
Fermanagh business helps guide the next generation
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EMPLOYEES from one of the leading food companies in the UK and Europe, which operates from a site in Fermanagh, recently spent time offering advice and support to students from CAFRE. Pilgrim’s Europe, which has a branch at the Carran Business Park in Enniskillen, is an industry leading UK and European food company with iconic brands […]
Woman admits to shoplifting sprees in Enniskillen
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PRE-SENTENCE reports are to be prepared after a woman admitted four separate counts of shoplifting from Enniskillen stores over the space of three weeks. In order of appearance Amy Boyle (20) from Corban Avenue, Enniskillen stole £53.42 worth of alcohol from a Spar on November 24 and in that incident also assaulted two police officers, […]
Homecoming to Fermanagh for Lord Mayor of Dublin
THE Lord Mayor of Dublin was recently welcomed to Enniskillen Townhall, where he was welcomed by Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, Councillor Barry McElduff. Lord Mayor Ray McAdam had been in town to attend the prize-giving ceremony at his old school, St Michael’s College. Born in Co Cavan, Councillor McAdam grew up in Newtownbutler and the visit was […]