THE sporting community in Enniskillen was shocked to learn of the unexpected death of John Dunne at the weekend. John, aged 50, had been a patient at the Freeman Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, waiting on a heart transplant since last September. He received the transplant on Christmas Eve but it eventually proved not to […]
Local firm building new £29m campus for college
‘It will be a fantastic opportunity for local workers and supply chains. It’s going to be a much needed boost’.
Respected businessman had a love of horses
A much respected businessman from Enniskillen, David Clarke, has died after a short illness. Mr Clarke, late of Lawnakilla Park, had been a patient in the South West Acute Hospital and died on New Year’s Day. He managed the family business, D.F. Clarke Ltd from 1967 until his retirement in 2011, originally in Church Street […]
More middle aged drink drivers are ‘taking a chance’
An intensive police campaign on drink driving is taking place on Fermanagh’s roads this Christmas
50 years on, old Techies are rolling back the years!
Enniskillen Technical College celebrates 50 years with a reunion party at Enniskillen Golf Club this Saturday evening, December 16th.
Priest killed in car crash was ‘man of the people’
The community of Aghadrumsee has been shocked at the sudden death of a priest who served them for nine years. Fr Joseph (Joe) McCluskey died as a result of a road traffic accident on the N2 road between Castleblayney and Carrickmacross last week. As well as serving in Aghadrumsee Fr McCluskey also served as administrator […]
Devenish College to stage spectacular ‘Cinderella’
The annual Christmas Pantomime has been a highlight in many people’s calendars for a long time in Fermanagh and this year, the Devenish College production of ‘Cinderella’ promises to be just as spectacular. It has been written and produced by Head of LLW and History teacher Berni McDermott, who will also be taking on the […]
Festive fundraiser for Children’s Hospice
The Irvinestown Friends of NI Hospice support group are organising the festive fundraiser for this worthy cause.
End of the road for oil burners!
“Electric cars don’t suit stage rallying because of the heavy batteries and lack of real power. That’s not to say it would never work though.”
Sailing boats make a welcome return to Lough Erne
After a break of 50 years or so, snipe sailing could come back on Lough Erne.