COUNTRY music star Nathan Carter is set to return to the States later this year, as he aims to reinvent his career through the release of some new tracks. The Liverpudlian, who has set up home in Fermanagh, confirmed that he’ll be kicking off his tour in the States with what’s expected to be a […]
Local crews dealing with fire at Fermanagh cafe
THREE fire appliances are at the scene of a fire at a popular café in Fermanagh. Café Nico, located on the Derrylin Road, is reportedly on fire with two crews from Enniskillen Fire Station and one from Lisnaskea Fire Station at the scene. There is no further information at this time.
Shock as ‘males with hammers’ approach Enniskillen home
RESIDENTS in Breandrum Court in Enniskillen were left shocked after ‘a number of males with hammers’ approached a property, reportedly causing extensive damage to a home. Police Inspector Hicks confirmed that an incident took place in the area of Enniskillen on Sunday, February 22. “We received a report at around 11.55pm of a number of males with […]
Work to resurface road in Lisnaskea to begin next week
WORK on a road resurfacing scheme in Lisnaskea will begin next week. Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced that a £235,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme on the A34 Moorlough Road, Lisnaskea, between Castlebalfour Road and Crom Road. The proposed scheme, which is due to start on Monday, March 2, will include full width resurfacing of the […]
Community turns out in force in memory of Jamie
TRACTORS from across the county rolled into Derrygonnelly on Sunday afternoon for a special memorial run in honour of the late Jamie Thompson. The annual Jamie Thompson Memorial Tractor Run, held in memory of the father-of-one who passed away suddenly in October 2023, returned bigger than ever this year, with a large convoy of tractors […]
Fermanagh police criticise ‘checkpoint warning’ groups
POLICE in Fermanagh have criticised social media groups which warn motorists about speeding and drink-driving checkpoints. A spokesperson for the PSNI’s Fermanagh and Omagh district said they have been ‘hearing a lot’ recently about groups on Facebook and Whatsapp which warn drivers about checkpoints in the local area. “You might think ‘sure what’s the harm?’, […]
Over £125,000 raised for Enniskillen toddler Catherine
THE mother of three-year-old Catherine Cox from Enniskillen has said her family has been ‘absolutely blown away’ by the support they have received since launching a fundraising appeal. More than £125,000 has now been raised for the toddler, who has been diagnosed with CDKL5 deficiency disorder – a rare genetic neurodevelopmental condition affecting just one in […]
Irvinestown fire crew responds to Omagh house blaze
FIREFIGHTERS from Irvinestown were last night sent to help tackle a blaze at an historic building in Omagh. A local fire crew took part in the major operation after a suspected arson attack on the derelict Crevenagh House. Investigations are continuing today into the cause of the blaze, but police believe it was started deliberately. […]
Unity at Stormont during Enniskillen hospital protest
AROUND 250 people from across Fermanagh gathered on the steps of Stormont this morning in a powerful show of unity, calling for the restoration of emergency general surgery (EGS) services at South West Acute Hospital (SWAH). The protest was organised by SOAS (Save Our Acute Services), a local campaign group formed in response to the […]
Photo gallery: Enniskillen hospital protest at Stormont
A hospital campaign group travelled to Stormont today in a renewed push to restore emergency general surgery (EGS) at the South West Acute Hospital. All photos by Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press.