A YOUNG man is working to raise awareness of brain injuries after his life was changed instantly following a tragic accident. Twenty-year-old Kevin Fee from Tempo, was studying in Belfast when he fell down a flight of stairs, and was left with a serious brain injury which resulted in him having to learn how to […]
Minister says he’ll pray for hatchet thieves
A NUMBER of items ‘of immense personal value’ have been stolen from a church in Irvinestown by thieves armed with a hatchet. A 50” LG TV, with an estimated value of £1,200, and two silver communion plates were stolen from the Irvinestown Presbyterian Church on Mill Street. The silver communion plates had been presented to […]
New charges for using ATMs ‘extortionate’
Some ATMs across the county are charging customers almost £1 to withdraw their own money. The ATMs operated by Cashzone in shops and in locations other banks, have recently introduced a charge of 95p to withdraw cash from a bank account. The Which? study shows that a transaction charge has been imposed on over 1,700 […]
Man taken to hospital after fall
A man has been taken to hospital after an incident on the Derrygonnelly Road. It is believed the man was working on a building site, and fell from scaffolding around 9.30am this morning (Friday). Emergency services attended the scene, and he has been transferred to South West Acute Hospital. A spokesman for the NIAS confirmed […]
£1.5 million for local broadband ‘not enough’
BROADBAND infrastructure in the Fermanagh and Omagh area is set to get a boost but the £1.5 million funding pledge to improving services has been blasted as ‘nowhere near the investment required.’ £1.5 million funding has been awarded to the Council to deliver full fibre broadband to a number of public sector sites within the district. […]
Three more months of diversion in Lisnaskea
ROADWORKS in Lisnaskea are causing chaos for early morning commuters. The main Lisnaskea to Maguiresbridge road has been closed for over a week, and will remain closed for another three and a half months. Further disruption has been caused on the Lisnagole Road and Drumbrughas Road as these roads have been restricted by traffic marshals at […]
Lough Derg ready for thousands of pilgrims
The island has welcomed millions of people who wish to spend time in prayer and contemplation on the island.
Two arrested in connection with Fermanagh ATM thefts
Two men have been arrested by detectives investigating a number of recent thefts of ATM machines in the Fermanagh and Tyrone areas. The two men, aged 29 and 31 were arrested yesterday (Thursday). The 31 year old was released on bail this morning pending further enquiries. Detective Chief Inspector Brian Foster said, “We conducted five […]
Huge turnout expected for ‘Darkness into Light’ walk
OVER 1,000 people have registered to take part in the fifth Fermanagh Darkness Into Light walk. Taking place this Saturday, May 11th, Darkness Into Light is a unique, early morning experience which begins in darkness at 4.15am as thousands of people walk or run a 5km route while dawn is breaking. The event is aimed […]
‘Dreadful’ security dampens election celebrations
QUESTIONS have been asked about the level of security at the election count after families and friends of candidates were refused entry. On Friday and Saturday there was a high security presence at Omagh Leisure Centre during the election count, and only those on a pre-approved list were allowed into the centre. Those attending were […]