The planned four month long closure of the main Lisnaskea to Maguiresbridge road is to go ahead, despite objections from local people. A meeting took place last Tuesday April 16th where local residents and Lisnaskea business people raised concerns they had regarding the scheme, but the Department for Infrastructure has said the work will proceed […]
Glorious day at Forthill as big crowds flock to picnic
Blue skies and sunshine – the perfect day for a picnic in the park! A big crowd of young and old enjoyed a day of fun and games in Forthill Park on Easter Monday. The ‘Picnic in the Park’ event, which is organised by Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, included an exciting Easter egg trail […]
Local couple’s Alpaca is on top of the animal world
Popham Gabine, an alpaca owned by Roger and Elaine Clarke has hit the top spot, securing a first place medal in Europe’s largest alpaca show, in Telford, England. The local couple likened this achievement to ‘winning Crufts’ in the dog world. There was also cause for great celebration as it is the first time that […]
Police launch crackdown on speeding motorists in Donagh
The speed of vehicles passing rural schools remains a concern, particularly in rural parts of Fermanagh. In recent days police officers from Lisnaskea have conducted speed checks in the vicinity of Donagh Primary School. Commenting following the checks a police spokesman said, “Local Lisnaskea officers have been conducting speed checks in the vicinity of Donagh […]
£17 million spent on Locum staff
Over £17 million was spent on agency and locum doctors across hospitals and community services in 2017/18 as dependency on locums increases. The Western Trust spent £17.3m to fill vacancies in the health service due to the Trust’s ‘challenges recruiting medical staff due to its geographical location.’ Locums are doctors and medical staff who provide […]
Easter Sunday dawn Mass attracts 500 congregation
ALMOST 500 people gathered for a dawn Mass on Easter Sunday morning in Holy Cross Cemetery, Lisnaskea. This year was the first time that a dawn Mass had been held in the Parish of Aghalurcher. The service was led by Parish Priest, Canon Jimmy McPhillips and Canon Lar Dawson, Brookeborough. Hundreds of people from neighbouring […]
Business reps to object to leisure development
ENNISKILLEN business representatives have voted overwhelmingly to object to the proposed cinema and leisure complex at the old Unipork site off the Cornagrade Road, citing fears it could seriously damage the town centre. The plans for the development, which were unveiled last month for public consultation, include a multi-screen cinema, drive-through restaurant, coffee outlets, and […]
Police warn of traffic delays in Enniskillen
Police in Enniskillen have advised motorists to expect delays as a broken down lorry is reportedly restricting traffic flow at the junction of the Loughshore Road. Alerting motorists PSNI Fermanagh spokesman said, “A broken down lorry is blocking traffic outside the Lough Inn at the end of the Loughshore Road. All Enniskillen bound traffic is […]
TP Topping to close its doors after almost 90 years
One of Enniskillen’s most prominent businesses has announced plans to close its doors this summer after almost 90 years trading in the county. TP Topping Ltd, an established car dealership on the Dublin Road, will now begin to wind down in preparation for closure at the end of June. Business directors Peter Little and Ronald […]
Hopes high Roslea surgery could be reopened
HOPE is growing GP services could be finally be returning to Roslea. It is now over two years since the village’s surgery shut, leaving the area without a doctor for the first time in 170 years. Since 2017 patients have been forced to make the 35 mile round trip to Lisnaskea to see a GP. […]