A PRIEST and former teacher at St Michael’s College in Enniskillen urged Peter Sheridan to consider a career in policing. The former PSNI officer and new legacy investigations chief began his career in policing at the age of 16 on the advice of Fr Peadar Livingstone when he was a careers and Irish teacher at the school. “Unusually I […]
Primary care in Fermanagh under enormous strain
GP services in the county continue to be a huge area of concern
Council clean up a sticky situation
AFTER the smoking ban was introduced in Ireland, chewing gum use increased by a staggering 30 per cent. To say it was a case of replacing one bad habit for another is debatable, but it takes up to five years for chewing gum to biodegrade, while in Singapore, it is banned altogether. Today discarded chewing gum is a major, and growing, […]
SWAH shop hours leave in-patients stranded
THE opening hours of the convenience shop at the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH) has caused a storm on social media. A thread on the popular Enniskillen Banter Facebook page highlighted the fact that the shop is closed at the weekends to the annoyance of in-patients and visitors. “Having the misfortune of having a stay in […]
Parishioners to preside over church burials
MORE than 40 new ‘lay leaders’ will be introduced to Clogher Diocese to preside over funerals as parishioners take on more duties due to the shortage of priests here. In total, over 70 new lay leaders are undertaking training for the role in Clogher and Down and Connor dioceses. They’ll be commissioned in the coming months […]
Over 200 people expected at Rotary Ireland event
LOCAL members of Rotary Ireland are looking forward to welcoming over 200 delegates from all over the island to its annual conference which will take place at the Killyhevlin Hotel in Enniskillen from Friday, September 29 to Sunday, October 1. The theme of this year’s conference is ‘Create Hope in the World’ and the Rotary Club of Enniskillen which […]
Looking for love? Bundoran could be the place for you
LOVE will be in the air in Bundoran over the weekend when the World Matchmaking Festival begins, with Ireland’s biggest-ever indoor danceathon featuring 35 bands in four venues also taking centre stage over 10 days and nights. The event at the popular Donegal seaside resort kicks-off on Friday (September 29) and runs to Sunday, October 8. […]
Lakeland Forum’s development plans get thumbs-up
FERMANAGH and Omagh District Council has approved planning permission for the redevelopment of the Fermanagh Lakeland Forum. The redevelopment will be the Council’s ‘biggest capital spend’ ever as well as being the first leisure centre building in Ireland to use Passivhaus design standards. It is anticipated that the full business case for the project will be presented […]
Troubles legacy chief to act as peacemaker
FORMER senior police officer Peter Sheridan has said he is ‘absolutely committed’ to carrying out his role as the head of investigations of a new Troubles legacy body. The controversial Troubles Legacy Bill came into law yesterday (Tuesday), the Northern Ireland Office confirmed. The Bill passed the final stage of scrutiny, Royal Assent, on Monday. Mr Sheridan, who is […]
£12m Carrybridge Hotel and Marina plans get green light
THE demolition of the Carrybridge Hotel and Marina in Lisbellaw and construction of a new £12 million hotel in its place has been given the go-ahead. The redevelopment was approved at a Fermanagh and Omagh District Council planning committee meeting last Tuesday night. In January, plans were revealed for a future £12m revamp of the hotel, […]