LOCAL motorists have been left frustrated after it was confirmed that the majority of rural roads will not be treated every frosty morning during winter, days after a bus carrying school children crashed. The dangers of Fermanagh’s roads were highlighted after a school bus carrying eight post-primary children skidded off the icy Tattygar Road in Lisbellaw, […]
Trust says ICU at SWAH won’t be downgraded
THE Western Health and Social Care Trust has said there’s “no plans whatsoever” to downgrade the ICU department at the South West Acute Hospital after rumours circulated over its future. There had been speculation locally that the future of the intensive care unit at the SWAH was in doubt, after months of campaigning in a bid […]
Stones and wreaths disappear from Fermanagh grave
A FERMANAGH woman has called for graveyard gates to be closed at night following the the overnight disappearance of coloured stones and a wreath from her father’s grave. Dee Brazil McGaughey was left heartbroken when she discovered the sentimental items removed from the grave as well as further damage caused at Cross Cemetery in Enniskillen. When she posted […]
Birthday card appeal launched for Fermanagh man Patrick
WHEN Patrick Haren was born his mum was told he wouldn’t live to see his first birthday. This year, the Fermanagh man will turn 22 and his mother Wendy is appealing for everyone to send him a birthday card to celebrate. “Because of his crippling scoliosis and underlying health problems he is a very small […]
Super Skins run in ten tries away from home
CACD …….12 Enniskillen……..60 Enniskillen Under 18 girls made the two-hour journey to Carrickfergus RFC through Storm Bert on Sunday to face the amalgamated Carrick/Ards/Cooke/Donaghadee team (CACD). The girls were in a real battle against a talented opposition and it took 15 minutes for Skins to break them down. It was Alex Boyd, assisted by Emma Fawcett, […]
Green light for Roslea park-and-ride facility
AFTER years of lobbying and behind-the-scenes work permission has finally been granted for a new, potentially live saving, park-and-ride facility near Roslea. The new facility at Dernawilt Junction will provide a designated area for cars and buses to safely pick up and drop off school children and commuters. The news will no doubt be widely welcomed locally, particularly in light […]
Shock at sudden death of Fermanagh businessman
THE Kesh and Fermanagh community was left shocked and saddened following the death of well-known businessman and father-of-four Colin Parkinson who passed away suddenly in Spain. Mr Parkinson, 63, was one of three children born to parents Sydney and Anna Parkinson. He spent his early life living in Kesh, Irvinestown and Ballinamallard, before returning to Kesh […]
CAUTION: Fermanagh road ‘impassable’ due to ice
FERMANAGH motorists have been urged to take extra caution on the roads after a popular route was deemed “impassable” due to the icy road conditions. “Road users are advised to avoid the Old Coach Road in Bellanaleck as it is impassable due to icy conditions,” a Police Service of Northern Ireland spokesperson said. The dangers […]
Top anglers descend on Enniskillen
THOUSANDS of keen anglers from across Europe recently visited Enniskillen as the hugely popular Irish Fly Fair and International Angling Show returned to Lough Erne in style. The event saw 90 of the top fly dresses from across the world, from America, Canada, Aruba, Germany, Sweden and Norway, meet at the Killyhevlin Hotel in Enniskillen for […]
Farmers urged to make wellbeing a real priority
A RURAL charity that provides support for farmers across the North is hosting a series of free workshops aimed at helping those involved with the agricultural industry deal with the mounting pressures they are facing. Veronica Morris, Rural Support chief executive, said, “The farming industry continues to face many stressful factors which are outside of their […]