Armstrong queries long-term implications of A5 upgrade


A FERMANAGH and South Tyrone MLA has called on Stormont to “engage in meaningful dialogue” with affected farmers after the green light was given for the A5 dual carriageway. Campaign groups and residents across the North were left relieved when John O’Dowd, Northern Ireland’s Infrastructure Minister, confirmed a much-needed £1.2 billion upgrade of the A5. The […]

Father-of-five dies in Fermanagh road collision


THE Fermanagh community has been plunged into deep sadness and shock following the death of father-of-five Daniel Lavelle who died tragically yesterday (Wednesday). The Police Service of Northern Ireland confirmed that Mr Lavelle, from the Donagh area, died following a two-vehicle road traffic collision which occurred in Lisnaskea. “Police received a report at approximately 5.30pm […]

Road death shocks Fermanagh community


A LOCAL festival was marred by tragedy this week after a driver taking part in a car run lost his life. The Kinawley and extended Fermanagh community was left in “complete shock” on Sunday morning following the fatal one-vehicle road collision, which happened just before the event began. Father-of-three Richard Mulholland, pictured left, who was in his 50s, was competing […]

Man dies following road collision in Fermanagh


THE Police Service of Northern Ireland has confirmed that a man in his 50s has died following a road traffic collision which occurred in Fermanagh yesterday (Sunday). “At approximately 10.10am we received a report of a single vehicle collision on the Stragowna Road in Kinawley,” said Inspector Cherith Adair from the Collision Investigation Unit. “Officers […]

Minister’s emotional plea about Fermanagh roads


WITH YET more local lives lost on our roads this week, a Fermanagh minister has made an emotional plea for urgent action to tackle the continuing carnage. Just hours after Rev Rebecca Guildea pleaded for change at the funeral of 18-year-old Oisin Gregg on Sunday morning, Fermanagh’s roads claimed yet another victim, with Lisnaskea man Ollie […]

Funeral arrangements for Belleek teen killed in crash


Funeral arrangements for Oisin Gregg who was killed in last weekends road crash in Kesh have been confirmed. A wake will be held in Ballycassidy House Funeral Home 101 Killadeas Rd. Ballinamallard BT94 2ES on Friday from 3pm to 9pm. Remains will be removed to the family home on Friday night and the home from […]