Residents in Enniskillen have been left frustrated after public toilets, which contain a special key system so people living with disabilities have access to the facilities, were “sadly” vandalised. Fermanagh and Omagh District Council reported the toilets at Head Street in Enniskillen have been vandalised, in yet another disturbing instance of abuse of public facilities […]
Mum and children killed in Fermanagh shooting named
THE three people who were killed following a shooting incident which occurred in Maguiresbridge yesterday (Wednesday) have been named locally. Vanessa Whyte, who was aged in her 40s, died following the incident at a house at Drummeer Road, with her children James and Sara also passing away tragically. The PSNI have launched a murder investigation […]
Fermanagh remembers ‘beloved’ GAA members
TRIBUTES have been paid across the GAA and sporting circles in the county following the death of three individuals of the one family today. A dark cloud has descended over Fermanagh after it was confirmed three people, a woman in her 40s and two children, have died following a shooting at a property on the […]
Teemore finish strong against young Gaels
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Westville Hotel Senior Football League Div 1 Teemore 0-13 Enniskillen 0-10 TEEMORE took another major step in their bid to reach a Division One League Final on Sunday afternoon when they proved too strong for a depleted Enniskillen Gaels side at St Mary’s Park. The Shamrocks, who were without their county players Ronan McCaffrey and […]
Funding gaps put Fermanagh dementia patients at risk
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LOCALS living with dementia in Fermanagh are in the midst of “a diabolical situation” due to a lack of funding and support for the condition. With an increasing number of people being diagnosed with dementia in the county, one local man has bravely shared his story to raise awareness of how little support is available in the area and the impact this […]
Aghadrumsee finish strong to take spoils
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Crust & Crumb Senior Football League Div 2 Aghadrumsee 1-10 Lisnaskea 0-11 TWO late points from Dale Crudden and Darren Kearns helped Aghadrumsee to an important two point victory over Lisnaskea on Friday night as they remained in the hunt for a league final place. The Emmetts were depleted for the fixture, heading into the game without […]
Derrygonnelly community hub goes on the market
A COMMUNITY hub, which was once home to one of the longest running local creameries and has been owned by a former Premier League physio, has gone on the market for £625,000. Tír Navar, located on Creamery Road in Derrygonnelly, was recently placed on the market by Jason and Clare Palmer, former physios at Chelsea […]
Rare Swiss sheep make their home in Fermanagh
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A LOCAL woman, who is one of the only keepers of an award-winning flock of rare Valais Blacknose sheep in the North, is competing for glory at major UK shows. Jackie O’Shea and her husband Patrick own 22 Valais Blacknose sheep – a very rare variety which originate from a remote region in Switzerland, with only 19,000 purebreds in […]
Next phase of Ulster Canal works to begin
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THE next phase of the Ulster Canal project, which will have a significant impact in improving the waterways in Fermanagh, has been officially opened after its much-anticipated development. As part of the ambitious project, the Clones Marina has been launched with the works including a scenic waterway, looped walks and heritage facilities which links Clones […]
Fermanagh to run in memory of Oisin
HUNDREDS of people across Fermanagh will pull on the running shoes and take to the roads around Belcoo this summer for a major event to celebrate the life of the late Oisin McGrath. The Run for Oisin is scheduled to take next month, with a large crowd expected to turn out and compete in the […]