US SPECIAL Envoy, Joe Kennedy III, enjoyed a warm local welcome at two local schools last week. Kicking off his trip with a visit to the Model PS in Enniskillen last Thursday, where he joined in the poignant D-Day anniversary commemorations, Mr Kennedy then made good on his promise to visit St Mary’s PS in Fivemiletown, after hearing […]
Witness was intimidated by man on bail
A KESH man has been remanded in custody after threatening alleged victim whilst on bail. Appearing via videolink to Omagh Magistrates Court on Tuesday was Patrick James John McDonagh (37) from Erne Park, Kesh, held overnight due to a breach of bail. The court heard that a statement was given by the injured party, who reported […]
‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ for St Aidan’s Principal
THE Principal at St Aidan’s High School in Derrylin said it was a ‘pleasant surprise’ after he picked up a ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ for his commitment to Fermanagh education. Pat McTeggart, who recently confirmed that he’s going to retire from his role as principal at the end of this year, was recognised at ‘The Families First […]
Charlie Lawson faces legal action over £50,000 debts
CHARLIE Lawson is facing legal action over unpaid debts of almost £50,000. The Enniskillen actor and former Coronation Street star opened Prestbury’s Farm Shop in Cheshire with his wife Debbie Stanley 12 years ago and was often seen behind the counter serving artisan cheese and meat. The business owed £37,000 when it went bust in 2018 and […]
Funeral arrangements for Belleek teen killed in crash
Funeral arrangements for Oisin Gregg who was killed in last weekends road crash in Kesh have been confirmed. A wake will be held in Ballycassidy House Funeral Home 101 Killadeas Rd. Ballinamallard BT94 2ES on Friday from 3pm to 9pm. Remains will be removed to the family home on Friday night and the home from […]
Avian flu is a major threat to rural farming
FARMERS in Fermanagh have been left in fear that a rapidly spreading avian flu could be transferred to animals and cattle in the North. For almost 30 years, avian flu has posed a major threat to rural farming and fears are mounting after the deadly and potentially fatal H5N1 strain has been detected in cattle […]
Fermanagh’s John Garrity grabs attention of Brett Young
FERMANAGH music star John Garrity said he was delighted to be invited ‘as a guest’ to the concert of American Country music star Brett Young. The 43-year-old singer-songwriter from California recently sold-out the Botanic Gardens in Belfast, with huge crowds of Country music fans turning out to the concert. Before his Belfast concert, the award-winning […]
Sadness at death of ‘patriot’ Francie McManus
THE Enniskillen community has been left deeply saddened following the death of ‘proud Fermanagh man’ Francie McManus. Formerly of Hillview Park in Enniskillen, Mr McManus passed away peacefully on Wednesday. Mr McManus was born in Abbey Street in Enniskillen on May 16 1938, one day before the start of World War II. Celebrant Fr Joe McVeigh […]
Enniskillen man dies while on holiday in Thailand
AN Enniskillen man was preparing to return home for his godson’s birthday when he tragically died while on holiday in Thailand. Damien Melarkey had been nearly four weeks holidaying in the popular Southeast Asian country when he died suddenly just days before his flight home. “He died last Wednesday morning and was flying out on the Thursday […]
Fermanagh man quits as senior Tory adviser
A FERMANAGH man who was a senior adviser to the Conservative party has quit the party in response to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s decision to leave a D-Day commemoration early, citing the Enniskillen bomb as a “catalyst” for his resignation. With the election campaigning now underway in earnest, Mr Sunak caused controversy last week after leaving the event in Normandy to […]