A WOMAN is believed to have sustained injuries to her arm and leg in an aggravated burglary in Derrygonnelly. Police investigating the report are appealing for information in what they regard as a “terrifying ordeal for the victim”. A police spokesman explained, “Police received a report shortly before 11:40pm on Wednesday, 26 June that earlier […]
Ward rounds… students get a taste for medicine!
A NEW generation of potential medical professionals joined in a mini medical school held at the South West Acute Hospital. Twenty-two local Year 13 students from schools across Fermanagh and Tyrone were the first to take part in the new initiative run by the Western Trust and organised by Hannah Gillespie, a junior doctor from […]
£40m to secure future of Derrylin glass plant
A MULTI-MILLION pound investment is set to secure the future of the Encirc glass plant in Derrylin for over a decade to come. Over the next three years £40million is to be invested in the Derrylin factory which employs approximately 450 workers. The former Quinn Glass company was bought by Spanish firm Vidrala for £325million […]
On the road to no where… are we stuck with gridlock?
Traffic in Enniskillen continues to be a topic of much debate, with drivers now familiar with sitting in lengthy queues as a frequent part of their daily commute. One motorist spoke of taking an hour to go from one side of Enniskillen to the other. Another spoke of sitting in traffic for almost 15 minutes […]
Hard work is the secret to long life, says 100-year-old
Maguiresbridge man John Dalton has celebrated his 100th birthday surrounded by friends and family. Born in June 1919 John has experienced many changes in life over the past 100 years; experiencing the excitement of the first man landing on the moon to living through the Second World War and seeing the introduction of colour TV […]
St Ronan’s set for 50th anniversary celebrations
THE final touches are being added to what promises to be an unmissable evening of celebrations for St Ronan’s Primary School’s 50th anniversary. This evening (Thursday 27) former pupils of the Lisnaskea school are invited along to join in the special celebrations. Earlier this week Eamonn Shannon, teacher at St Ronan’s, said preparations were in […]
Another award for St Kevin’s College!
LISNASKEA’S St Kevin’s College has been named the ‘Best Kept Post-Primary School’ for the western region after impressing judges. This is the first time St Kevin’s have claimed the title. The school was praised for its commitment to the creation of environmentally conscious school community. In addition to outdoor eco-activities, to promote student awareness and […]
Anger as pensioners to lose free TV licence
THE announcement that the majority of over 75s are soon to be stripped of their free TV licence has been branded an “additional levy to many hard pressed pensioners”. The changes are expected to come into force from June next year. From then the BBC is believed to be restricting free licences to over 75s […]
Sea you… Rossnowlagh send-off for rescued seals
CROWDS gathered at Rossnowlagh beach over the weekend to watch rescued seals Hummus and Candy Cane make their journey back into the sea. The seals had been individually rescued by volunteers in the past few months. Candy Cane was rescued on 9 December from Enniscrone Beach in Co Sligo. At the time she was five […]
Warning of disruption to town water supply
NI WATER are currently carrying out works to improve and upgrade water supply infrastructure in Enniskillen town centre in advance of public realm work to be undertaken by the Council. This week a spokesman for NI Water commented on the progress of their present works. “NI Water have carried out preparation work in early June […]