THE sudden deaths of two young people have left a small local community devastated. Codey Breadon, 15, and Andrea Malone, 21, both from Fivemiletown, tragically passed away at the weekend leaving family and friends distraught. Codey, who died suddenly on Friday, July 12, was a former student of Fivemiletown College. He was fondly remembered as “a boy with a smile that […]
Action on SWAH needed, says Fermanagh MP Pat Cullen
A SERIES of measures required to secure the success of the South West Acute Hospital in Enniskillen have failed due to the cuts implemented by the former Conservative Government, according to the new MP for Fermanagh and South Tyrone. Pat Cullen, who was previously the General Secretary for the Royal College of Nursing, told the Fermanagh […]
SoS Hilary Benn visits ancestral home in Roslea
The new Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Hilary Benn, took time out at the weekend to explore his family roots in Fermanagh.
Philip Darcy to honour Fermanagh showbands
FERMANAGH showbands fans are in for a treat next week when much-loved Philip Darcy brings his huge collection of music memorabilia to Enniskillen for a special exhibition. Mr Darcy, a popular member of the local community, will host his ‘Remembering The Showbands’ exhibition at the Enniskillen Library from Tuesday until the following Friday, July 26. […]
Gaels blow Harps away in 22-point demolition
ENNISKILLEN Gaels ruled supreme in a much-anticipated top-of-the-table Westville Hotel Senior Football League Division One game against Derrygonnelly Harps at Brewster Park last night. Due to Fermanagh’s involvement in the Tailteann Cup, the first round of league fixtures were postponed, with games taking place across the county last night (Tuesday). In Brewster Park, Simon Bradley’s […]
Former St Michael’s priest back in court
Canon Patrick McEntee has been returned for trial on a second set of indecent assault charges dating back over 40 years.
Inquest opens into death of Enniskillen woman
AN INQUEST has opened into the death of an Enniskillen woman in a house fire in England. Eighty-seven-year-old Annie Teresa Mitchell (nee McMulkin) was pronounced dead at the scene of the fire at her home in King’s Avenue, Christchurch, Dorset in September 2023. At the time a man, who was reportedly known to Mrs Mitchell, […]
Fundraiser organised in memory of Oisin Gregg
THE sister of the late Oisin Gregg has organised a car run to raise funds for Air Ambulance NI. The fundraiser is in memory of Oisin and to celebrate his birthday on the 2nd of August when he would have turned 19. The car run will take place on Sunday 4th August 2024 and will start in Belleek GAA grounds […]
Coeliac sufferer urges people to get tested
A FERMANAGH woman who has lived with a serious autoimmune condition for over 15 years has urged local residents to be aware of the symptoms of coeliac disease. As part of Coeliac Awareness Month, Roslea woman Agnes Lynch has spoken out about the condition which affects around 10,000 people in the North. “Mary [Lynch] has Down’s […]
Man stole Buckfast, whiskey and sweets from local shops
A MAN has pleaded guilty to stealing alcohol and sweets from two Enniskillen shops. Ciaran Hogan (38), who now lives at Clon Dara in Derry, is charged with stealing Buckfast and confectionery fom the Lakeside Service Station on Queen’s Street in the town on January 15. He is also charged with stealing whiskey from the Spar […]