Little school gets set to celebrate big birthday!


TATTYGAR Primary School, Lisbellaw turns 90 this September and staff and management are hoping to see as many past pupils as possible come back to their old school for an evening of celebration and reminiscing. Preparations are under way to mark the milestone anniversary with a party at the school on Friday, 28th September. Current […]

Shake-up as average age of priests here stands at 68


CLERICAL changes are expected in the Clogher Diocese in the coming weeks. Just last week the Diocese of Clogher dismissed suggestions that two of the biggest Catholic parishes in the county were to merge due to a shortage of priests. It followed reports that the ageing profile within the priesthood could force the parishes of […]

Mary’s pride at history making hockey girls


  FERMANAGH PE teacher Mary Swan had more than a passing interest in last week’s hockey world cup in London. Mary, from Thompson’s Bridge, near Derrylin, is a past president of Ulster Hockey and Enniskillen Hockey Club stalwart. She taught physical education at Omagh Academy for many years and coached World Cup silver medalist Shirley […]

Plans to transform Necarne could come to nought


THE hold-up on a planned development of Necarne Estate, seen by many locals as the ‘jewel in the crown’ for Irvinestown is causing some concern with the local community. It has been reported that the historic nature of the castle, as well as the estate’s rich woodland and wildlife, are restricting plans to develop it. […]