THERE are concerns a drop in population in areas of east Fermanagh is linked to a decline in services, and with these services continuing to be cut fears are growing the numbers could continue to plummet. According to the latest population estimates, released earlier this month, the number of people living in Lisnaskea has stagnated […]
Mother is jailed for slapping child
A MOTHER from Enniskillen who was advised by a social worker to deal with her children’s squabbling reacted by slapping her seven-year-old son across the face. The woman’s name cannot be published in order to protect the identity of her children. The children were in care before the incident on June 7 last year. She […]
Low-pay workers face doubling of carpark charges
Town centre workers face massive hike in daily costs
Enniskillen’s Blueway activity zone launched
The new Enniskillen Blueway water activity zone was officially launched by Waterways Ireland at last Sunday.
St Michael’s duo win award for heroic act by the lough
TWO St Michael’s College students, Fintan Mc Girr (Year 13) and Stephen Lawn (Year 14) have been praised for saving the life of a man who got into trouble hanging off a nearby jetty close to the police station in Enniskillen. Both received a Bravery Award for their ‘heroic’ bravery The citation outlined that Steven […]
Putting Enniskillen on the summer festival map
There are certainly some big names on the Shoreline line-up this August.
Weddings and funerals new duties for retired principal
Father-of-two takes on priests’ duties in break with tradition
‘Sense of loss’ at death of popular local GAA man
Communities in Enniskillen and the townland of Arney were deeply shocked at the sudden death of Murty Cornyn.
Anti-social behaviour spoils summer fun on loughshore
BOTTLES and beer cans thrown in the lough, bins set on fire, rubbish strewn across scenic spots, and, worst of all, lifebouys ripped out and dumped in the water – just some of the common sights around Fermanagh over the past couple of weeks. Since the heatwave began, jetties and other popular sunning spots have […]
Enniskillen man spared jail for one-punch attack
AN ENNISKILLEN man who assaulted a father over a misunderstanding about a child has been given a suspended prison sentence. Michael Carey (27) of Derrin Park pleaded guilty to common assault at Enniskillen Magistrates Court on Monday. On June 19th last a child was seen wandering on Rossory Road calling “mommy, mommy.” The child was […]