A SIX year-old Enniskillen boy has raised over £1,800 for two worthy local causes. Theo Reid set off on a ten mile cycle last month in a bid to raise money for the children’s ward at SWAH and Millverne Care Home in Enniskillen. The cycling enthusiast has been keeping active since school’s closed undertaking loads […]
Gawley kicks target time into touch during fundrais
LYLE Gawley raised over £2,000 for the Aisling Centre in Enniskillen after blitzing his kickathon challenge on Wednesday of last week. The Fermanagh Ju Jitsu Club sensei had hoped to complete 2000 kicks in around two hours but he surprised himself by finishing his task in half that time. Gawley, who is a 6th […]
Life after lockdown is no fun for our four-legged friends!
WHILE lockdown has been a ‘blessing’ for many people, nobody has been more thankful for time at home than dog owners! However, as lockdown restrictions ease and more people make their way back to work, dogs across the county are at a loss. “New bonds have been formed over the course of lockdown, with families […]
Death of well-known Enniskillen resident
The death has taken place of a well known and respected Hillview resident after a short illness. Liam Masterson, from Hillview Park, Enniskillen, died in the South West Acute Hospital on May 14. Originally from Monea, he was the son of Terence and Maggie Masterson. He received his early education at the local […]
First Fermanagh’s moving ahead with ambitious plans for complex
The residents of Newtownbutler may have noticed a lot of activity around the GAA ground on the outskirts of the village over the past few weeks. The experts at Prunty Pitches have been busy working on phase 2 of the club’s ambitious development plans. This phase involves digging and levelling off the foundation of […]
Small county, but we’re thinking big
THE numbers in Fermanagh may be small compared to most counties, but the thinking is big – and innovative too. Shaun Doherty, the county’s current Football co-ordinator, said that while having just 23 clubs does create hurdles, the Erne county are no longer prepared to accept the ‘plucky Fermanagh’ tag when they come up against […]
Getting Creative in Covid – the Royal presents radio play
Under normal circumstances, Enniskillen Royal Grammar school’s Junior Drama Club would be in the throes of rehearsing during lunch and after school for their annual summer production. Not one to be deterred by a global pandemic, drama teacher and Junior Drama Club director, Mrs McDowell came up with the creative idea of writing […]
Stafford offered new Linfield deal
MARK Stafford admits he was pleasantly surprised to be offered a new contract at Linfield especially during lockdown. The Ballinamallard man has signed a one year extension which will keep him at Windsor Park until the end of the 2020-21 season. The offer of a new contract will be viewed as just reward for […]
Community mourns death of former teacher
The community of Fivemiletown is mourning the death of one of its former teachers. Wallace Lambert, the former vice-principal of Fivemiletown College and a great supporter of the school was on the Board of Governors until recently and would have featured heavily in the 60th anniversary celebrations of the college scheduled for later this year. […]
New crematorium plans gets the green light
PLANS to build a crematorium in the local area are expected to be given the green light this week. The new crematoriu m, which will also include a chapel of rest, has been on the cards for some time, with planning first applied for back in 2012. Now, following feasibility studies and other assessments, Council […]