SOME Fermanagh pre-schools “have not yet reached their maximum capacity” as parents have been left anxiously waiting news on whether their child will be given a school place in September. Calls had been increasing for more support locally, with the Northern Ireland Education Minister, Paul Givan, revealing that there would be an extra 276 places […]
Dr Treacy to feature in aesthetic documentary
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GARRISON doctor Patrick Treacy said he is “honoured to contribute” to a leading documentary which will explore the growth of aesthetic medicine across the world and the role it plays. Dr Patrick Treacy, who rose to fame after he formed a relationship with pop music icon Michael Jackson, will feature in a new documentary ‘LOOKS’ […]
Award for ‘tireless advocate’ Fiacre
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ENNISKILLEN’S Fiacre O’Donnell has been praised for his ‘vision, determination and pioneering approach to sustainability’ after he was named as Business Leader of the Year. Mr O’Donnell, who works as Director of Sustainability at Fermanagh business Encirc, picked up one of the top awards at the recently held Irish News Workplace and Employment Awards. Businesses […]
GALLERY: Enniskillen 10K hailed as major success
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THE Enniskillen Running Club said they were “just delighted” with the success of the 10K event in the town, which saw over 1200 runners from across the county pound around the pavements on Saturday. A large crowd turned out for the annual event, with local runners, Conan McCaughey and Edel Monaghan, claiming the honours in the men […]
Former students speak out on ‘disturbing’ experiences
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FORMER students of St Michael’s College have described behaviour they found odd and inappropriate by Canon Patrick McEntee, days after the former college president was convicted of historical sexual abuse. Following a two-week trial at Dungannon Crown Court, the 71-year-old was found guilty of eight counts of abuse. Judge Robert Greene remanded him in custody […]
Thirty ducks taken from Fermanagh premises
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A LOCAL man has been left ‘quacking up’ after 30 of his rare breed ducks, as well as some of his prize hens, were allegedly stolen from his house in Kesh, heightening fears over an “invasion of space and privacy” in the area. Lee Martin has been breeding poultry near his home for over a year and he […]
Sudden death in Enniskillen ‘not treated as suspicious’
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THE Police has said that the sudden death of a man in Enniskillen yesterday evening (Wednesday) is “not being treated as suspicious”. “Police attended the report of a sudden death of a man in the Drumbawn area of Enniskillen on Wednesday, 18th June,” a statement read. “Enquiries are ongoing and the death is not being […]
Owens targets world title after signing pro contract
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ENNISKILLEN boxer Rhys Owens has said he’s in ‘safe hands now’ after he became the first Fermanagh man in almost 50 years to sign a professional boxing contract, as he targets World Championship glory. The 23-year-old, who has recently been spending time in the Irish Boxing Elite Squad in Dublin, has followed in the footsteps […]
Friends remember Michael Kerr as ‘fun-loving’ character
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MICHAEL Kerr has been remembered as a ‘caring and really dependable person’ by his closest friends. Former Northern Ireland international Michael McGovern said Mr Kerr was a ‘fun-loving’ character who left a lasting impression on everyone he met. “Mickey was one of my best friends,” he told the ‘Herald. “We grew up in Enniskillen together […]
Enniskillen stands still to say farewell to Michael
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Hundreds of mourners lined the streets of the Fermanagh county town today, for the funeral of much-loved Michael Kerr.