“Results day is always an emotional time which can bring both celebration and disappointment for students.”
Local campaigner not impressed by gambling ads ban
“Until people realise this is a serious public health issue nothing is going to change.”
Fermanagh drivers revved up over MOT delays
The DVA has said it is still experiencing “significant demand” for vehicle testing services.
Clarke puts his faith in old heads and young legs
Richard Clarke may be getting to the veteran stage of his career, but the Ballinamallard United captain feels there’s still plenty of petrol left in the tank. “I always set myself high standards and I’m my worst critic at times, but as club captain, I’ll be looking to set an example, especially for the younger […]
Minnie in pecking order for Nose of Tralee title
By John Carney A FERMANAGH hen is hoping to knock her rivals off their perch in an All Ireland battle of the pets. Minnie the hen will be the county’s representative in this year’s Nose of Tralee, an annual competition to find the best pet in the land, and egg-pectations are high. In the blurb supporting […]
Sheep dung has comedian spitting at Lady of the Lake
By John Carney A MIXTURE of sheep dung and poteen left a German comedian with a bad taste in his mouth at this year’s Lady of the Lake Festival in Irvinestown. Last Wednesday a large crowd turned out at Castle Irvine Estate, Necarne, for the Fair Day where the World Sheep Dung Spitting contest took centre stage. The event had […]
Everybody needs good ‘Neighbours’, says Derek
By John Carney FANS of Neighbours were upset last Friday after the final episode aired on Channel 5 on Friday, and a 66-year-old dairy farmer from outside Kilskeery could be the most heartbroken of all. Derek Edgar has been watching the popular Aussie soap opera since it first began on BBC1 in March 1985. “When it first came on in 1985 there was an advertisement […]
Menopause stigma must end to help local women at work
By John Carney EMPLOYERS’ lack of support for menopausal symptoms is pushing “highly skilled and experienced” local women out of work a new report has revealed. The cross-party House of Commons Women and Equalities Committee study also highlights the negative knock-on effects of the gender pay gap, pension gap, and the number of women in senior […]
MLAs making some nice cash on the side
By John Carney NEW FIGURES have revealed the business interests of MLAs recently elected to the Stormont Assembly and many are getting some handy extra cash on top of their £51,500 salaries. All 90 members are required to declare information on a register of interests of any financial interest that “might reasonably be thought by others to […]