THERE have been calls for Enniskillen opening hours to be extended to 3am after visiting tourists said it was “embarrassing” to see police throwing punters out of pubs at 1am. The suggestion to bring the county town into line with the likes of Belfast and much of the UK was made by Lisbellaw man Mark […]
Day of reckoning looms large for A level students
THE wait is almost over for students who have spent their summer waiting on their A level results. The A level results are out tomorrow (Thursday) while GCSE students are forced to wait another week to find out how they fared in their exams. This is a particularly stressful time of year for young people […]
Good news on the jobs front with BT call centre boost
40 new permanent posts to be offered to workers on short-term contracts
Man who ran up £6,000 in hotel bills won’t pay a penny
A thirty-five-year-old man, formerly from Lisnaskea, has walked free from court despite running up almost £6,000 in unpaid fees, during lengthy stays in two hotels. David Daly who was previously remanded in custody after bail was refused at both magistrates and high courts, was eventually freed to an address at Church Road, Swanlinbar. This was […]
Little school gets set to celebrate big birthday!
TATTYGAR Primary School, Lisbellaw turns 90 this September and staff and management are hoping to see as many past pupils as possible come back to their old school for an evening of celebration and reminiscing. Preparations are under way to mark the milestone anniversary with a party at the school on Friday, 28th September. Current […]
US-based Kinawley priest home to mark 50th anniversary
A LOCAL priest celebrating the 50th anniversary of his ordination has told Kinawley parishioners that his heart is never far away from the village. Fr Sean McManus, a prominent Irish-American priest who has been based in Washington, USA , for many years, returned to his home parish for the celebrations. Fr McManus, the president of […]
Man who assualted ex-partner says it was self-defence
A COURT has heard details of a brutal domestic abuse attack, which descended into sectarianism, and left the victim in fear. However despite being found guilty the abuser, who dragged the victim by the hair and stamped on her stomach, maintains he acted in self-defence. Noel Patrick Mullane (46) of Willowvale, Enniskillen denied two counts […]
Huge local interest in the GAA game of the season
THE MOST eagerly awaited gaelic football game of the year has huge local interest as Monaghan take on Tyrone this Sunday for a place in the All-Ireland final. Derrylin man and PE teacher at St Joseph’s College, Malachy O’Rourke hopes to manage Monaghan to their very first All-Ireland final, while in the red and white […]
£27m bill for hospital locums doubled in just two years
AMID growing fears over the future of services at South West Acute Hospital, it has been revealed that the Western Trust is spending £27 million per year on locum staff, amounting to over £2 million per month. The Western Trust is relying on the use of temporary doctors, health professionals, nurses and admin staff costing […]
PSNI promise to get tough on boy racers in town centre
YOUNG drivers have been warned that they risk having their cars seized if they are caught participating in anti-social behaviour as police crack down on ‘boy and girl racers.’ The warning comes after a dramatic increase in reports of drivers disturbing residents and visitors with loud screeching, exhausts banging, and speeding up and down […]