A PIONEERING priest from Fermanagh who is renowned for his work in the area of peace, reconciliation, and development, is to take up a new role in his home diocese. As part of a round of diocesan changes announced by Bishop of Clogher Larry Duffy this week, Fr Garbriel Dolan SPS is to become the […]
Enniskillen hotel fire was suspected arson
Forthill Street remains closed in Enniskillen, however the fire at the Railway Hotel is now under control.
Council shoots down Sunday trade proposal
A PROPOSAL to designate Enniskillen and Lisnaskea as ‘holiday resorts’, which would allow large stores to open for longer on Sundays, has been rejected by Council officials. Under current legislation, large stores over a certain size are only allowed to open for a limited number of hours, from 1-6pm, on Sundays in the North. During the […]
Fermanagh prepares for first-ever Pride celebration
History will be made in Enniskillen this weekend when the town plays host to Fermanagh’s first ever Pride parade.
Announcement expected on Lisnaskea health centre
Speaking to Fermanagh elected representatives, the Health Minister has said he expects to make the announcement “in the coming days.”
Dogs dumped in Maguiresbridge to be sent to GB
A place has been secured with the Dogs Trust for the dogs found in Fermanagh.
Enniskillen RNLI rescue jet skiers injured on the Erne
ENNISKILLEN RNLI, the Irish Coast Guard helicopter, and the NI Ambulance Service were all involved in the rescue of two jet skiers who were injured on Lough Erne last weekend. The volunteer Enniskillen RNLI crew were called to scene by the Belfast Coastguard shortly after 6.40pm on Saturday evening, August 24, after reports two people […]
A long winter ahead for Fermanagh health service
LOCAL health campaigners have warned the patients of Fermanagh are facing “the most dramatic winter for healthcare” this year, with moves elsewhere in the health service expected to put even more pressure on our already-struggling system. Last week it was confirmed the Northern Trust had proposed moving all emergency general surgery (EGS) to one hospital, […]
Maguiresbridge woman’s GP services rant goes viral
Aravon McCann has spoken out about her family’s struggle to get treatment for their elderly mother in Lisnaskea.
Kesh Footbridge finally reopens
AFTER years of campaigning and waiting, the Kesh Footbridge has finally been reopened after a major upgrade. Having been inaccessible since it was damaged by severe flooding in late 2015, upgrade and refurbishment work began on the footbridge two years ago. This Council recently announced that work had been completed and it was now officially reopened. The […]