THE Western Trust has officially announced the retirement of its Chief Executive, Neil Guckian. Mr Guckian, who was appointed as the Western Trust chief executive in July 2021, previously served as the Trust’s director of finance and contracting. The Trust announced his upcoming retirement last Thursday, December 11, with the Derry man planning to step down […]
Enniskillen students honoured with council reception
SIX Fermanagh students have been honoured for their achievements through a special council reception. Chair of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, Councillor Barry McElduff, hosted a reception at the Town Hall in Enniskillen this week to celebrate the achievements of Jenson Lindsay, Conor Phair, Alfie Thompson, and Mackenzie Wilson, students from Enniskillen Royal Grammar School, who […]
Belleek road reopens after crash yesterday
THE Lough Shore Road, Belleek, which remained closed today following a road traffic collision yesterday, has now reopened. It was reported earlier that one person remains “in a critical condition” following the one-vehicle collision.
Person in ‘critical condition’ after Fermanagh crash
ONE person remains “in a critical condition” following a one-vehicle collision which occurred on a road in Fermanagh yesterday (Wednesday). “Police in Enniskillen received a report at around 12.15pm on Wednesday, 17th December of a one-vehicle collision involving a lorry in the Lough Shore Road area of Belleek,” a statement read. “Officers attended the scene, […]
Fermanagh Country music fans ready for festive hooley
COUNTRY music fans are set to end the year in style, with a gala concert spanning generations. Excitement is building with the much-loved Mick Flavin is set to collaborate with rising local star Conor Owens at the Kinawley Community Centre on Tuesday, December 30. The 76-year-old country star from Longford has been entertaining fans since the early 1980s, releasing […]
Fermanagh woman to contest dog charges
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A Fermanagh woman is set to contest a charge of allowing a dog to stray and keeping the animal without a valid licence. Orlaith Grier, of Castle Balfour Demesne in Lisnaskea, is charged with allowing the dog to stray in January 2025. She is also charged with keeping the animal without a licence which is […]
Council China trip costs over £5,000
A RECENT trip to China that saw three top local council officials visit the city of Huangshi cost over £5,000, it has been revealed. At the end of October, Fermanagh and Omagh District Council chair Cllr Barry McElduff, vice-chair Cllr Shirley Hawkes, and chief executive Alison McCullagh spent four-and-a-half days in China in a bid […]
Fermanagh siblings star at Irish Nationals
THE Lannon siblings, Jamie and Ellie, both excelled at the Irish Winter Short Course Nationals, their first senior competition of the year, when they lit up the pool at Craigavon. From Enniskillen, but representing Lurgan Swim Club, the duo competed against some of the fastest senior athletes from Ireland during the meet. Following a busy week […]
Bail refused after man allegedly attacked mother
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A TWENTY-four-year-old man who was on bail for theft and drugs charges was arrested just six days later after allegedly attacking his mother, Enniskillen Magistrates Court has heard. James McNamara from Carnmore Rise, Enniskillen is charged with stealing £22 worth of confectionery and unlawfully possessing prescription only drugs. Then on December 12 he is charged with […]
Safety works finally get started on road in Fermanagh
SAFETY upgrade works have got underway on the Derrylin Road, following renewed calls for urgent attention to the busy route. Earlier this month Michal Lisiecki (42) and Adam Telus (25) died following a crash between a Ford Kuga and a bus on the road. While invsetigations are continuing and the cause of that collision is not […]