Call for action after accident at ‘dangerous’ junction


THERE HAVE been fresh calls for safety measures on the main Enniskillen to Derrylin road after the latest accident at Macken Cross. POLICE are appealing for information following the latest road traffic accident near Macken Cross.  A van ended up in  a roadside verge after the collision and a Police spokesman explained, “It involved a […]

Shutting up shop…retail sector still struggling


THE struggles facing the High Street in Enniskililen are increasingly evident in Enniskillen with a worrying amount of shops and other business premises lying vacant with shutters down.  Belmore Street alone,  for example, has a total of ten vacant premises. Turn the corner to Forthill Street and there’s several more. A similar story unfolds along […]

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Missed appointments costing Trust £1.5m


MISSED patient appointments cost the Western Trust £1.5 million last year. In 2019 over 9000 people did not attend their appointments.  The missed appointments have resulted in a significant loss to the budget over the period.  Now, the Trust has asked for greater co-operation in a bid to reduce non-attendance so “valuable resources and staff […]

Half a million pound boost for Fermanagh Women’s Aid


A NUMBER of Fermanagh groups are kick starting the new decade with a £520,000 grants boost from the National Lottery fund.  Fermanagh Women’s Aid have been granted £498,237 to fund their ‘Safety and Well-being Support’ project that will run over the next four years. In a statement from the National Lottery, it said, “The project […]

Police rubbish claims lasers are blinding female driver


POLICE have quashed fears that drivers are being distracted by people using lasers.  Earlier this week a social media post sparked widespread reaction and shock as claims were aired that a woman travelling from Enniskillen toward Omagh was ‘targeted’ by this type of activity.  The original post was widely shared on social media with community […]

Exciting times as ambitious plans for Brookeborough GAA


BIG plans are in place for an ambitious development at Brookeborough Heber MacMahons GAA. The club, now in its sixty fifth year, has unveiled plans for new facilities which will help safe-guard it for future generations to enjoy.  A spokeswoman for the club said everyone was excited to see the plans take shape. The considerable […]

Cllr hopes Necarne can kickstart Irvinestown economy


THE COMMUNITY in Irvinestown and beyond have been assured the Necarne Estate will remain open to the public, regardless of any potential development. Last night a meeting was due to be held in Irvinestown, arranged by the Saving Necarne group in response to growing concerns in the community about the future of the historic site, […]