NEWLY ordained, Fr Kevin Connolly is on the move to Aghadrumsee at the end of this month. Taking up his new post of priest in residence he will support pastoral ministry in the Clones cluster; parishes of Clones, Roslea and Killeevan-Currin-Aghabog. Through his ministry he will work alongside Parish Priests in the Clones cluster. Fr […]
Eclectic mix of acts heading for Dergfest
EXCITEMENT is building for the annual event which transforms the sleepy village of Castlederg into a festival fit for royalty as thousands of people descend upon the castle grounds from Friday- Sunday, July 26-28. The festival, now in its sixth year, offers something for all musical tastes with an eclectic mix of acts over the […]
Catching up on old times at St Ronan’s 50th anniversary
Over 400 people flocked to Lisnaskea to join in a packed evening of anniversary celebrations at St. Ronan’s Primary School on Thursday last. In the run-up to the event staff and pupils had put a great deal of work into preparations for the school’s 50th anniversary. “It was a great team effort involving all the […]
Primary principal retires after 39 years at helm
WELL-KNOWN principal of Lisbellaw Primary School, Ingrid Logan, is set to retire after dedicating thirty-nine years to education. Ingrid took up the role of principal at Lisbellaw Primary School in September 2009. Mrs Logan previously taught at the Model Primary School for twenty years, she was vice-principal for her final ten years there. In September […]
Brave family pet attacked with knife
A DOG believed to have disturbed intruders attempting to break into a shed in Brookeborough has had half of his ear cut off in a savage attack. Scott Robinson woke up on Tuesday morning and found his dog, Charlie, on the dootstep severely injured and bleeding heavily. Charlie’s body was badly cut with several marks […]
Infusion of homegrown talent as Collegiate trio return
THREE former Enniskillen Collegiate students have returned to their native county take up consultant doctor roles at SWAH. Lynn Cromie, Alison Little and Joanna Johnston all attended Collegiate Grammar School and have as newly appointed consultants at the Enniskillen hospital. At a time where it is increasingly difficult to fill posts in Health and Social […]
Social media ‘death threat’ to Foster probed
POLICE are currently investigating an alleged ‘sinister’ threat to kill DUP leader Arlene Foster. The Fermanagh woman was the victim of alleged comments posted on social media, and it is believed that a man made comments in which he said he ‘must try’ shooting Arlene Foster to ‘see if I’d get away with it.’ Ms […]
£25,000 lease of life for old seat of justice
THE OLD Courthouse in Kesh has received a boost of £25,000 funding to help create a rural services delivery in the building which had been deemed ‘no longer fit for use’. The grant funding from the Prince’s Countryside Fund is understood to help contribute towards the cost of part-time staff. Gerald Knox, director of The […]
Prime site in Lisnaskea is snapped up for just £51K
A SITE OF over an acre in size in the middle of Lisnaskea, including the town’s historic Workhouse has been snapped up for just £51,000. It is believed that the buyer is a Fermanagh property developer. The former Poor Law Hospital and surrouding land at Castlebalfour near the town’s PSNI station was auctioned off online […]
Brollagh parents defend school’s academic record
THE campaign to save St Mary’s High School Brollagh continues, as the school’s Parents Action Group battle to protect post-primary education in Belleek. At a meeting of the Council’s policy and resource committee in mid June, Cllr Alex Baird posed an open-ended question in regard to the curriculum provision for pupils at St Mary’s. He […]