THE PEOPLE of Fermanagh have joined in the outpouring of grief seen across Ireland in recent days following the murder of Tullamore teacher, Ashling Murphy. From Belleek to Tempo, Enniskillen to Roslea, vigils were held across the county at the weekend in memory of the talented and much loved 23-year-old who was murdered while out jogging […]
Kevin Lunney kidnapping “ringleader” named
The man had previously been known only as ‘YZ’ during the trial of four men charged in relation to the kidnapping of Mr Lunney.
Council backs inquiry call into Covid handling in care homes
THE Council has backed by a majority vote a call by the Commissioner for Older People Eddie Lynch for a public inquiry into the handling of the Covid-19 pandemic in Northern Ireland care homes. He said it was time for answers and called on the Stormont Executive to instigate a public inquiry into why care home […]
Comments over Protocol challenged
CONVERSATIONS around the Protocol became a high talking point among local politicians this week after DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson warned that the North’s political and economic progress was being “fundamentally undermined” as a result of the Protocol. Speaking at the opening of a new constituency office for Fermanagh and South Tyrone MLA, Deborah Erskine, in Enniskillen on Friday, Sir […]
Plans in the works for Necarne caravan park
PLANS are in motion to create a caravan park at the historic Necarne Estate in Irvinestown. Two years ago the Council approved a 99-year lease to Gardrum Holdings Ltd for the development of the 230-acre estate, home to Castle Irvine, as a potential holiday retreat. The plans put forward at the time centred on preserving and enhancing the […]
Fermanagh OT Carmel scoops top award
Carmel said the recognition was especially welcome in light of the challenges of the past years of the pandemic.
Diamond to be closed to traffic for one month
Local access will be provided where possible and access will be available for emergency vehicles at all times.
Belleek driver was almost four times legal limit
The driver was fined £300 and disqualified him from driving for two years.
Fermanagh health staffing crisis “extremely concerning”
“From children’s services to mental health and disability, we’ve been identifying contingency plans to try to sustain services.”
Farmer is guilty over High Court Mannok dispute
A separate hearing will be held to decide the appropriate sanction.