Euro Auctions acquires new Canadian business


THE founder of Dromore-based Euro Auctions said the acquisition of its fourth Canadian business, which was completed recently, will help them with their “access to global buyers”. Euro Auctions, based on the Omagh Road, confirmed the acquisition of auction company Associated Auto Auction and its specialist Coast2Coast collector car brand in a major move. The […]

Fermanagh health group welcomes A32 decision
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LOCAL campaign group Save Our Acute Services has welcomed the news an upgrade to the A32 Cornamuck Road between Omagh and Enniskillen. The group have described the decision as “a small step” towards increasing the connectiveness between Omagh and the SWAH, something which is a key part of their roadmap. “We can identify this as […]

Dromore man worth £400m makes it on to latest Rich List


By Ciaran O’Neill A BUSINESSMAN from Dromore is a new entry on the Sunday Times Rich List. Derek Keys, the owner of Dromore-based Euro Auctions, is worth an estimated £400m, according to the paper’s prestigious list. This puts him at 312 of the 350 richest people in the UK. Euro Auctions is primarily involved in […]

Farmer died after being attacked by bull, inquest finds


AN inquest into the death of 81-year-old retired Dromore farmer Harold Gilmore found that his death was caused by trampling most likely caused by a bull. Mr Gilmore died on July 20 of last year in a field close to his home, which he owned but was rented out on the Fintona Road, Dromore. It […]

Dromore dance tutor is viral TikTok sensation


By Niamh McGovern A LOCAL jiving group is dancing for joy after having gained almost 245,000 views on a recent social media video, in what was a welcome surprise. Modern Country Moves which was established by Drumquin woman, Tina McGurren, nearly 11 years ago along with her son, Conor, is geared at making learning to jive fun and […]

Massive pre-tax profits for Dromore company


THE parent company of Dromore firm Euro Auctions recorded a pre-tax profit of £45 million. Gardrum Holdings, the parent company for Euro Auctions and property and machinery owned by director Derek Keys, has saw a sharp rise in its revenue, in a major boost for the local economy. Companies House recently revealed that the revenue […]

Canada’s calling for The Whistlin’ Donkeys


DROMORE band ‘The Whistlin’ Donkeys’ are preparing to take another major step in their ever-impressive music career when they kick off a much-anticipated eight-day tour of Canada. The six-man band is set to kick off their tour of Canada with a sold-out show at Holy Heart Theatre in St John’s on Friday. They’ll also stage […]

The Whistlin’ Donkeys to release new single


THE Whistlin’ Donkeys has said they’re “excited” ahead of the release of their new single which will see the Dromore band put their unique and folk twist on a popular song by an English songwriter. The six-man band recently teased fans that they’re going to be launching their new song ‘Dream Catch Me’, to the […]

Double All-Ireland delight for Fermanagh trad stars


THERE were jubilant scenes in Wexford over the weekend when local musicians Patrick Treacy and Aodhán O’Donnell fought off some of Ireland’s top talents to win at the prestigious Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann. The talented duo join an A-List group of Fermanagh musicians to become All-Ireland Fleadh winners and local social media was flooded with congratulatory […]