Cross border fines only for clearly breaching rules


ANYONE stopped crossing the border will only receive one of the new Garda fines if they are in clear breach of Covid restrictions, the local community has been assured. As of Monday this week, Garda officers operating Covid checkpoints have been given the power to fine people €100 fine for non-essential travel. The fine applies […]

Kieran is anticipating return to the stage after Covid


By Mark McGoldrick FOR Fermanagh-native musician Kieran Leonard, Covid-19 has turned his life upside down. Since the Pandemic started away back in March of last year, musicians all across the country have been plunged into the unknown with the future of a return to normality a long way away yet as the Coronavirus cases continue […]

New Model Primary nears completion


THE WRAPS are soon to come off the Model Primary School new build. Work has been progressing at pace with just weeks to go before staff and pupils are set to move into their new classrooms.  The new two storey building will accommodate 450 primary pupils and is located within the grounds of the current […]

Police called to break up Broadmeadow party


Police were called on Friday night last, to disperse a group of young people who broke Covid-19 restrictions to ‘party’ at the Broadmeadow in Enniskillen. Nearby residents contacted the PSNI to report the disturbance as the group of about 15 youths were clearly flouting current restrictions by meeting up, playing loud music and drinking in […]

Second vaccine for Catherine (103)


TILERY Nursing Home resident, Catherine Byers (103) has received her second Covid-19 vaccination. Ms Byers was given the jab by public health nurse, Aisling Burns, one of the Trust care home vaccinators.  The Western Trust has delivered more than 30,000 vaccines and are currently completing the second doses of the vaccine in all care homes, […]

Trust administering 1,000 vaccines per day


THE WESTERN Trust has vaccinated over 31,000 people since it began its roll out, and is continuing at a rate of up to and even over 1,000 vaccinations a day.  The impressive statistics were revealed by chief executive Dr Anne Kilgallen at a recent Trust board meeting.  Giving a brief outline to the board of […]

Pupils showcase designs in tribute to healthcare worker


BUDDING artists have showcased their colourful designs expressing gratitude to local healthcare staff for their hard work throughout the pandemic.  Tiernan and Riley, pupils at Holy Trinity Primary School took part in an arty school project to create ‘hope cards’ for front line workers.  The boys came up with striking designs which will form part […]

Tributes pour in for Johnny


TRIBUTES have poured in following the death of well-known community advocate Johnny Corry (86).  Mr Corry, late of Effernan Road, Trillick, passed away peacefully in hospital on Friday, February 5.  He is remembered as a passionate GAA supporter and dedicated community activist. Described as a man who epitomised what a voluntary worker really stood for […]

Encirc leads the way with recycled glass


LOCAL glass container manufacturer Encirc is leading the way with a revolutionary project proving that new bottles can be made from 100 percent recycled glass.  This  aspirational mission to create the world’s most sustainable glass bottle has been lauded an incredible success by the industry. The project is undertaken by Encirc and industry research and […]