TRIBUTES have poured in following the death of well-known community advocate Johnny Corry (86). Mr Corry, late of Effernan Road, Trillick, passed away peacefully in hospital on Friday, February 5. He is remembered as a passionate GAA supporter and dedicated community activist. Described as a man who epitomised what a voluntary worker really stood for […]
Encirc leads the way with recycled glass
LOCAL glass container manufacturer Encirc is leading the way with a revolutionary project proving that new bottles can be made from 100 percent recycled glass. This aspirational mission to create the world’s most sustainable glass bottle has been lauded an incredible success by the industry. The project is undertaken by Encirc and industry research and […]
New mum speaks of parenting struggles during a pandemic
A LOCAL mother has spoken of parenting struggles during a global pandemic and assured others that despite lockdown and what may seem like mounting restrictions, help is still available. The Fermanagh mum, who did not wish to be named, said that having a baby brings joy and excitement but also overwhelming isolation and challenges, especially […]
‘Lovely wee lady’ Lottie (105) passes peacefully
THE DEATH has occurred of one of Fermanagh’s oldest residents. Charlotte (Lottie) Johnston passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 31 at the Graan Abbey Care Home, Enniskillen, aged 105. Mrs Johnston, formerly of Burnside Park, Enniskillen, had celebrated many milestone birthdays surrounded by friends and family. She had received a telegram from the Queen to […]
Options considered for St Patrick’s Day celebrations
FOR the second consecutive year there will be no organised St Patrick’s Day parade in Enniskillen. As the community continues to feel the wrath of the pandemic the Council has confirmed that it will not organise or support parades this March. Across the country parades and events have been affected by coronavirus for almost a […]
Cardiologist’s striking video watched over 100,000 time
A SENIOR doctor has made an emotive appeal to Fermanagh people to follow public health guidelines as SWAH continues to fight the battle against the virus. Dr Monica Monaghan, consultant cardiologist at the South West Acute Hospital provided a behind the scenes look at what working on the front line is like at present. Speaking […]
Volunteers help with vaccine roll out in Fivemiletown
A GROUP of local volunteers have assisted with the coronavirus vaccine roll out in Fivemiletown. The Valley Medical Practice began administering the vaccine on Wednesday, January 13, and the Fivemiletown Coronavirus Response Group were delighted to assist. Dr Walter Boyd from the practice thanked all the volunteers from the group and St John’s Ambulance for […]
Drone footage shows Devenish College building taking shape
DRONE footage of the new school build for Devenish College has been released. The flyover footage shows the progression of steel construction and building work at the Tempo Road site as the new build starts to take shape. As work continues on the site a spokesman said, “The project is continuing to make excellent progress […]
Disgraceful flytipping ruining local scenic spots
FLYTIPPING at one of Fermanagh’s scenic spots has been blasted as “disgraceful” by a local councillor. SDLP’s John Coyle was made aware of rubbish dumped at Keenaghan this month and took it upon himself to tidy the area up. Speaking about the incident he said, “It’s a disgrace that in this day and age people […]
New light to shine on Wellington Road
WELLINGTON Road is set to benefit from a £100,000 street lighting upgrade scheme which is due to commence from Monday, January 25, and run until mid March. Drivers have been advised that while the works are ongoing additional time should be allowed for travel. The scheme will involve the replacement of the existing lights with […]