Mother voices concern about playgroup closure


A MOTHER has voiced her concern over the closure of a Newtownbutler playgroup which she says is a “vital service” for early detection, after staff from the ‘Railway Kids’ programme discovered her son Cian had autism. “Cian attended Railway Kids back in 2017. He loved it, but at first he  was a bit unsettled, and […]

Safety warning after heartbreaking tragedy


Young father who lost his life in jet ski accident on the Erne will be laid to rest tomorrow morning.  A STARK warning has been issued after tragedy struck on Lough Erne  over Easter weekend in which a young father-of-one lost his life. Emergency services recovered the body of Declan Ryan from the river  close […]

‘Huge demand’ for Covid vaccines at pharmacies


FERMANAGH pharmacist Michael McDaid has been busy leading the way for the Covid-19 vaccine roll-out which has been extended to community pharmacies across the county. Speaking on the “huge demand” that his pharmacies in Roslea and Lisnaskea have received in relation to the jab, Mr McDaid said, “The covert was reduced to over 45 last week which […]

Foster would ‘move away’ in a united Ireland


FIRST MINISTER Arlene Foster has declared she would ‘move away’ in the event of a united Ireland and has faced backlash for her remarks from other local politicians. The Fermanagh MLA recently told RTE her views, “I don’t think that I would feel comfortable and that’s why I think I would leave, because what’s the […]

All pupils to return to school after Easter break


Pupils in all primary and post-primary schools will return to school after the Easter holidays. This follows a review during today’s Executive meeting when it was agreed that the remaining students in years 8 to 11 could resume face-to-face teaching from 12 April. Education Minister Peter Weir said, “A major milestone has been reached today […]