ROMANCE was in the air on Saturday when DUP leader Arlene Foster made a short trip across the border to Glenfarne, Co Leitrim, to support the opening of a new Greenway project Mrs Foster and Irish Transport Minister, Shane Ross indulged in light hearted banter after cutting the ribbon on the proposed 63km Greenway which […]
Local farmer is fined for unlicensed dog breeding
A PART-TIME farmer has been fined after he was found operating a ‘large scale’ dog breeding establishment without a licence. Barrie Reid (38) of Killynoogan Road, Kesh appeared at Enniskillen Magistrates Court on Wednesday charged with operating a dog breeding establishment without a licence. Fermanagh and Omagh District Council received a complaint from a member […]
New bishop makes key appointments
THE newly ordained Bishop of Clogher has announced new appointments in his diocese. Bishop Larry Duffy, who was consecrated bishop just two weeks ago has revealed he has appointed a number of priests in the diocese to be his vicars-general. These include Monsignor Joseph McGuinness, parish priest of Magheracloone and Monsignor Peter O’Reilly, parish priest […]
Western Trust in recruitment drive for support workers
THE Western Trust is holding a recruitment drive for caterers, cleaners and laundry workers. A number of events have been organised across the Trust and the vacancies are within support services, a very service area that is responsible for catering, cleaning and laundry. Six recruitment days have been arranged to provide an opportunity to those […]
QUINN BOSS SEEKS COURT PROTECTION
A DIRECTOR at one of businessman Sean Quinn’s former companies is seeking a restraining order after he was allegedly subjected to a “vicious attack”, the High Court heard today. Kevin Lunney’s lawyer claimed he was targeted earlier this month as part of a wider campaign involving arson attacks, firebombs and online harassment of other executives. […]
Bail for man accused of assaulting his ex-partner
A MAN accused of assaulting and harassing his ex-partner has been released on bail despite police objections. Emil Krastev (32) of Featherbed Glade, Enniskillen is charged with harassment, common assault, criminal damage and persistent improper use of communications. On Monday he appeared at Enniskillen Magistrates Court via video link from Maghaberry Prison for a bail […]
Death of popular pharmacist who did much for commmunity
ONE of Enniskillen’s most respected pharmacists Herby Follis has died at the South West Acute Hospital after a short illness. Herbert Oscar Eric Follis had a reputation of freely giving advice on ailments human and animal. His colleague Paul Hughes, who worked closely with him in recent years paid tribute to Herby saying, “In this […]
Roslea puts health bosses under the cosh
THERE were angry scenes in Roslea on Monday night when the people of the area gathered to demand the Western Trust take urgent action to immediately restore GP services in the area. During one of the last in a series of Pathfinder meetings, held by the Trust across the district to get public views […]
Caolan’s trip to China saves dogs from a horrible fate
The trip happened after Caolan shared David Foster’s story on his own Facebook page and the two struck up a friendship.
Over £557k spent on security at disused hospital
Money could have been spent on vital surgery, rages local councillor