Catherine McCann, a vet with Three Valleys veterinary Group, quickly decided the swan was beyond professional help.
Fermanagh jockey due out of hospital this week following surgery
THE talented 21-year Donagh jockey, Ryan Treacy is due out of hospital this week following surgery for injuries he sustained at a fall at the Galway Races last month. Ryan is the leading jockey for Tipperary trainer, John P. Ryan, and two horses were involved in the fall at the second fence of The Galway […]
Funding blows hit school repair projects
QUESTION marks hang over the future of vital repair projects in some of Fermanagh’s schools after the Education Minister delivered a funding blow which will hit planned refurbishments and possibly new-builds.
EXCLUSIVE: Monea sculptor Michael Hoy carves Seamus Heaney headstone
The late Seamus Heaney’s headstone is all over the news, but not many know that it was carved by a Fermanagh man. Based in Monea, Michael Hoy, was commissioned by Heaney’s family to carve the poet’s headstone. When asked how he felt about the commission, he said, “I had to pinch myself.” Hoy who owns […]
Enniskillen man threw cup of tea at ex-girlfriend
A 22-year-old Enniskillen man he threw a cup of tea at his ex-girlfriend after she claimed there were “plenty of people” who wanted to sleep with her has been given a conditional discharge. Kevin Williamson, of Galliagh Park, initially denied he assaulted his ex-partner and was to contest three charges at Fermanagh Court. However, the […]
Funder withdraws ‘support’ for commemoration plaque as council divided over Irish language
A KEY funder has withdrawn its application to erect a sign on council property commemorating a visit by a US general to Enniskillen after a war of words erupted between unionist and republican councillors over a bi-lingual sign. The granite plinth was originally planned to be located in Celtic Park and marks the visit of […]
New owners of the ‘Railway’ still under wraps
ONE of Enniskillen’s iconic buildings, the Railway Hotel has been sold. The sale price has not been disclosed. The new owners, according to the auctioneering firm that conducted the sale, prefer to remain anonymous for the present.
Trust ‘ignored’ elderly people as health officials implement day care changes
Western Trust accused of “ignoring” Fermanagh’s elderly
Salon of the Year award for Advanced Beauty
An Enniskillen beauty salon has picked up an award in London.
Little Ellie goes viral as parents search for cure for rare condition
THE PARENTS of a brave child with one of the rarest conditions in the world have said they are “overwhelmed” with the support they have received, both locally and around the world and determined to find a cure. Ciara and Billy Nicholl, who live at Cradien, outside Enniskillen, are parents to seven-year-old Ellie, who has […]