THE FAMILY of the late Cecil Hunter, who died suddenly last year, have been supporting a cause close to many local people’s hearts. The community was left shocked when the Kesh man died from a blood clot last August. A father-of-three and a grandfather-of-five, Mr Hunter was a well known building contractor in the area. […]
Young Harry’s ‘egg-cellent’ Covid lockdown venture
By Mark McGoldrick OVER the past 12 months, 10-year old Harry Hoy has turned his love of farming and animals into a profitable business venture. Harry, a Springfield native, has always had a passion for farming and during the Covid-19 lockdowns, Harry, along with some help from his family, has launched his own little egg […]
Concern local farmers missing out over CAP
FERMANAGH’S farmers face being “left behind” their neighbours to the south as the consequences of Brexit continue. That’s the fear of many in the county, with local Cllr Anthony Feely expressing concern that farmers and rural communities here “could be left behind as the south moves ahead with implementing its €10.5 billion share of the […]
Carroll set for return to the Irish League
Former Northern Ireland international goalkeeper Roy Carroll is set to make a return to the Irish League at the age of 43. Tamlagh man Carroll retired from the professional game when he left Linfield at the end of the 2018/19 season and has been playing for the Mid Ulster Football League side FC Mindwell, a […]
Volunteers help with vaccine roll out in Fivemiletown
A GROUP of local volunteers have assisted with the coronavirus vaccine roll out in Fivemiletown. The Valley Medical Practice began administering the vaccine on Wednesday, January 13, and the Fivemiletown Coronavirus Response Group were delighted to assist. Dr Walter Boyd from the practice thanked all the volunteers from the group and St John’s Ambulance for […]
Man arrested over Wattlebridge security alert
A man aged in his 40s, was arrested on Thursday (yesterday) in the South over the Wattlebridge security alert and is being questioned by officers from the Garda Special Detective Unit under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State. “Gardai carried out a joint search operation with PSNI, Thursday January 28, in Cavan and […]
Enniskillen named number one most welcoming town in UK
FERMANAGH has long been famous for its friendliness, and now the county town has been officially named the most welcoming place in the UK. A major survey by online travel giants Booking.com has revealed not only is the UK one of the best countries in the world for customer service, but also that Enniskillen is […]
Covid forces Lourdes pilgrimage cancellation for a second year
FOR THE second year in a row, Covid has forced the annual Fermanagh pilgrimage to Lourdes. It’s been an annual feature of the life in the local diocese for the past 50 years, however the Diocese of Clogher Pilgrimage to Lourdes, which was due to take place from July 5-11, has decided not to go […]
Tyre business forced to close doors during security alert
A SECURITY operation in the Wattlebridge area has ended after a device along with live ammunition was found at a bus shelter and declared a hoax by police. Last Tuesday motorists were asked to use alternative routes after PSNI and Gardai closed the Wattlebridge Road and Cavan Road in a cross border investigation. Speaking on […]
Stark warning to those who don’t believe Covid is real
A Western Trust worker from Enniskillen has sent out a stark warning to the public, claiming that actions towards medical advice and restrictions will determine how health professionals overcome the ongoing pressures of Covid. Cathy Magowan is the carers co-ordinator for the Trust and based in community social services. Ms Magowan provides support to unpaid […]