A LOCAL MLA has said she fears that the ongoing controversy at Royal Mail will have “serious repercussions” for constituents after a resident reported a major delay in receiving hospital letters. Royal Mail has been in the headlines recently after reports that the management in Enniskillen informed employees it was scrapping overtime, a decision it would […]
North West Cup Final heartbreak for Ballinamallard
BALLINAMALLARD’S hopes of winning the North West Cup were dashed when Coleraine sub Tiernan Brolly scored a late winner in a highly entertaining encounter at The Showgrands. Coleraine made a fast start to the game, scoring the game’s opening goal after just seven minutes, when Sam McClintock capitalised on a misplaced Mallards pass and hammered […]
Fermanagh singer Maria releases popular new single
BOHO singer Maria Cameron has said she “truly loves what I do” after she released her new single ‘I Waited For You’, as she aims to build and expand on her already flourishing music career. The singer is regarded as one of the county’s top music artists. She’s regularly performing at some local venues, with her […]
Fermanagh doctor opens up on jail ordeal in new book
LOCAL doctor Patrick Treacy is urging people to “recognise the resilience within themselves” as he prepares to celebrate 25 years since he was released from a Saddam Hussein jail in Iraq. The world renowned professor from Garrison has spoken publicly about his ordeal in a new book titled ‘Don’t Give Up On Your Dreams’, which […]
Fermanagh sportsmen win Mary Peters Awards
THE sporting achievements of two of the county’s top sportsmen were recently celebrated at a special ceremony in Belfast where they received funding support from the Mary Peters Trust. The Mary Peters Trust, which was set up following the athletes victory at the 1972 Munich Olympic Games, is the leading sporting charity which provides financial […]
Top honours for Fermanagh ewe
AN ‘overall correct sheep’ from Kinawley took the top honours at the prestigious Irish Beltex Sheep Breeders Club’s In-lamb Show and Export Sale held at Dungannon Farmers’ Mart. Kinawley farmer Matthew Burleigh was left delighted after his ewe, named ‘Matt’s Jewel’, was named as the winner in the sale and show rings in Dungannon, winning […]
Fermanagh firms encouraged to consider sustainability
A NUMBER of Fermanagh businesses are set to link up with a leading organisation in a bid to “complete comprehensive assessments of our emissions” as the climate change crisis worsens. A new Net Zero Transformative Programme has been formed with support of a Mid South West leg organisation, and funding from Innovate UK. Local businesses […]
Foster slams ‘repression of women’ in Afghanistan
ARLENE Foster has said Afghanistan is “a rogue nation” as leading voices and political leaders show their support to the many females and women affected by the Taliban’s oppressive regime. Females in Afghanistan have been banned from taking part in education and sport during the Taliban’s reign. It’s prompted a recent call from political leaders […]
Community rallies in support of Fermanagh Women’s Aid
FERMANAGH Women’s Aid has praised the community and businesses for their “generosity, care and compassion” after they received a number of donations to support many local females. The non-profit support organisation reached out to the Fermanagh public for help before Christmas, in a call for essential items, after it revealed that it has supported 500 […]
Relief at Royal Mail overtime decision in Fermanagh
A POSTMAN has said “it’s a big relief” they’ll be able to work overtime after the management team at the Royal Mail branch in Enniskillen informed its employees of changes to their work. Local postmen were left concerned when they were informed that changes were going to be made to overtime patterns, a claim that Royal […]