THE ROADS agency says safety improvements to the main Enniskillen to Derrylin roads depend on funding being made available. Meanwhile, more concerns have been raised about the safety of the road, especially for pedestrians and cyclists using what is one of the busiest routes in the county. In particular, the Derryhawlaght hill at Macken has […]
Judge gives another last chance to ‘audacious’ driver
A PROLIFIC motoring offender has been given another “last chance” after abandoning an appeal against conviction for his latest criminal behaviour, which occurred while under multiple suspended sentences. The appeal against imprisonment is continuing, but has been deferred. Keith Henry John Crawford (42) from Kinmeen Road, Derrylin bought a Range Rover and drove it from […]
Popular parish priest ‘on mend’ in hospital
THERE have been prayers and well-wishes for a local parish priest who is recovering in hospital after falling ill last week. There was great concern for Fr Maurice McMorrow PP in his parish of Killesher and Kinawley at the weekend when news emerged he had taken ill. The Herald has since been assured that, after […]
Playgroup going green…not just for St Patrick’s Day
KINDERTEE play group in Derrylin have embraced the green theme by holding their second green day. Throughout the day kids learnt about the small changes they could make to help the environment. The green day also coincided with St Patrick’s weekend. Angela Lynam from Kindertee explained last year kids dressed up and had a ‘green […]
Derrylin Main Street shut over ‘suspicious object’
Derrylin Main Street is closed after the report of a suspicious object. Diversions are currently in place at Ballyconnell Road, Belturbet Road/Teemore Road, Newbridge Road on the main A4, approaching Derrylin. PSNI have advised drivers to seek alternative routes as it’s envisaged the area will be closed for some time.
Crucial meeting.. have your say!
Have your say! If you’re interested in the future of your health and social care service, go along to one of the Pathfinder meetings organised by the Western Trust next week at a number of locations around the area. Roslea Community Centre, next Monday, 7pm, Trillick Leisure Centre, Tuesday, 10.30am, Ballinamallard United FC Hall, Tuesday […]
Road ‘in urgent need of repairs’
THE busy Newbridge Road from Lisnaskea to Derrylin is in ‘urgent need of repair.’ The condition of the road has deteriorated, and from Lisnaskea town centre out, the road is very uneven with several potholes and rutting where the surface has broken down. Sinn Fein MLA Sean Lynch says that road repairs in the Lisnaskea […]
Young dad ‘speeding to get nappies’
A DERRYLIN man who was travelling at a ‘dangerous speed’ has been fined. Wayne Crozier (28) of Cackinish Road, Derrylin appeared at Enniskillen Magistrates Court charged with driving with excess speed. On October 30th 2018, police were carrying out a speed check on the Dublin Road, Enniskillen when they caught Crozier travelling at 61mph in […]
The snow’s back (but not everyone’s complaining)
THE first snow of the winter saw Fermanagh wake up a blanket of snow causing disruption in many rural areas. The wintery showers and flurries of snow fell over night on Tuesday evening and caused traffic congestion on some routes into Enniskillen. Cuilcagh Mountain Park had also been closed to the public due to snow […]
Top marks for St Kevin’s and St Aidan’s
ST KEVIN’S College in Lisnaskea is celebrating academic success after ranking second overall in the North in a recently published league table. The bumper GCSE results come one year after St Kevin’s opened its doors following the amalgamation of St Comhghall’s College, Lisnaskea and St Eugene’s College Roslea. Commenting, school principal Gary Kelly said, “It’s […]