CHRISTMAS is undoubtedly the most stressful season, but for many in our community it can simply be too much. This year people in Fermanagh are being urged to mind themselves and others. Many are left exhausted or overwhelmed by the pressures at this time of year, while for others it’s the season of isolation or […]
Almost 40 heart patients in SWAH recall
A RECALL of almost 40 Fermanagh patients who had been receiving treatment for a heart condition which began in June is still ongoing. The patients were recalled in what The Western Trust described as “a precautionary measure.” The recall has been made following a review of patients’ files and affects those suffering from aortic stenosis […]
Pair deny causing death of young mum in horror crash
TWO men have denied all charges in respect of a road traffic collision which caused the death of a woman and seriously injured two passengers in Fermanagh just over a year ago. Appearing together in the dock of Dungannon Crown Court, but separated by custody staff were Padraig Toher (28) of Bawnboy, County Cavan and […]
‘Disgraceful’ jobs agency attacked over Fermangh spendi
County gets £13m over five years… while Antrim handed £298m and Down £124m
Man (54) falsely claimed £9,000 for hospital visits
“This was a serious offence, but in light of the difficulties with ill-health – and only because of that – I will suspend the prison term.”
Fond memories as a young curate in Fermanagh
NEWLY APPOINTED Catholic bishop of Clogher Monsignor Larry Duffy admits he never imagined himself as ‘bishop material’ as he is still coming to terms with the news. The south Monaghan man, who has strong links to Fermanagh, admits that he was ‘shocked’ when he was elected but is looking forward to the challenge. The appointment […]
Major investment for Enniskillen’s Buttermarket
THE area around the Buttermarket is set to be enhanced thanks to revitalisation funding for the town centre. This £335,000 project for Down Street, Cross Street and the Buttermarket includes a shop front improvement scheme, an upgrade to the public toilets to ensure they are fit for purpose and accessible, new street furniture, improved signage, fencing, lighting and the provision of glass display to showcase a piece […]
Woman who crashed into wall ‘took a funny turn’
A WOMAN woman has been fined and given penalty points after crashing into a wall near Lisnaskea Margaret Duffy (55) of Surfside, Bundoran, appeared at Enniskillen Magistrates Court on Monday charged with driving without due care and attention. On June 20th 2018 around 9.48am, police were called to a one vehicle collision on the Lisnagole […]
Lisnaskea lays on big welcome for parish priest
CROWDS packed the Holy Cross church in Lisnaskea on Sunday last to celebrate the induction ceremony of Father Jimmy McPhillips. Parishioners, family and friends filled the aisles to join in the service as Monsignor Joseph McGuinness, Clogher diocesan administrator, conferred Fr McPhillips as Parish Priest of Aghalurcher. Speaking after the landmark service for his installation […]