Heartbreak as sisters-in-law pass away just hours apart


THE village of Newtownbutler has been left ‘heartbroken’ following the death of two devoted sisters-in-law who both passed away from cancer within hours of each other. The late Mary McDonald (62) of Drumcru Road and Margaret Byrne (75) of Camphill Park, have been described as community stalwarts who were the ‘fabric’ of the parish and close […]


Work under way to prepare for bypass


THE FIRST diggers have moved in to prepare the way for the long-awaited Enniskillen Bypass. While full funding has yet to be confirmed to allow full construction to begin, advanced works got underway on the Enniskillen Southern Bypass scheme at the end of January. This includes site clearance, fencing, and electrical work. Having announced the decision […]


Community calling for action on Boho flooding


THE PEOPLE of Boho have called on the Minister for Infrastructure to take urgent action to tackle flooding in the area. Local MLA Jemma Dolan recently presented a petition with the signatures of hundreds of local people to Minister Nichola Mallon calling for something to be done to address the perennial problem, which has been causing […]


‘Citizen’ Liam has an audience with Man City star Sterling!


LIAM Killen from Lisnaskea was treated to a special surprise when he was afforded an audience with Manchester City football star Raheem Sterling, albeit through the laptop screen! Liam is a devout Manchester City supporter now,but he had divided loyalties with another football giant as a youngster. “I’ve supported Man City for about 13 years […]