THE Fermanagh community has been left deeply shocked following the sudden death of much-loved dentist Tom Maguire who passed away in Spain on Monday night. Mr Maguire, who worked in the dental industry for over 50 years, passed away aged 89 years old. He grew up in Munville House in Lisnaskea, one of Fermanagh’s oldest […]
Review launched into death of Kelly Lynch
THE GARDA Commissioner has met with the family of young Fermanagh woman Kelly Marie Lynch, and has ordered a review of the investigation into the 23-year-old’s death. The local community was left stunned after the body of the popular Lisnaskea woman was found in the Ulster Canal in Monaghan on St Patrick’s Day this year. On […]
Fermanagh police appeal after Lisnaskea fire
TWO cars were damaged in a fire in Lisnaskea in the early hours of this morning (Tuesday, October 29). This incident happened in the Lakeview area of the town at around 12.45 am. Police have appealed for information on the blaze. Anyeone who may have saw anything or who has any information is asked to […]
Lori running 5K a day to help children in poverty
A FERMANAGH woman is running 5km a day throughout the month of October to raise much needed funds for Action for Children. Lori Corrigan was on one of her early morning walk with her dog Marley last year listening to a podcast, a one off Christmas special. The podcast was about children and families in poverty over Christmas, and […]
Will drivers put brakes on Fermanagh school bus routes?
A DISRUPTION earlier this month to students travelling on a local Education Authority (EA) school bus route has highlighted recent driver shortages in the county, a local councillor has claimed. Due to driver availability, the F090 Tempo/Enniskillen service did not run for the full day on Tuesday, October 8. St Joseph’s College, Enniskillen, posted about the disruption on […]
Former MLA Barton returns to FODC Council chamber
FORMER MLA Rosemary Barton is to return to local politics. Ms Barton has been selected to fill the seat on Fermanagh and Omagh Council that was vacated by her UUP party colleague Diana Armstrong, who in turn has been selected to fill the seat vacated in the Assembly by Tom Elliot, with the former MLA […]
‘Little Mess Fermanagh’ celebrates first birthday
A FERMANAGH mother has turned her passion for “messy play” into a thriving business that is helping children across the county. Unique messy play classes are a fun and interactive way for children to develop important skills. It offers a wealth of benefits for children’s overall development, providing them with opportunities to engage their senses, explore their creativity, […]
Derrygonnelly walkers step out for new scheme
A SPECIAL walking group has been set up in Derrygonnelly to give local residents and retired pensioners the opportunity to meet and talk to others while enjoying some physical activity. The Council recently partnered up with Derrygonnelly Harps GFC for its ‘Step Challenge Walking Programme’ as part of its ‘Free Community Wellbeing Programmes’. It comes just […]
Country music star Claudia Buckley to rock Enniskillen
THREE of Ireland’s top Country music stars are set to join forces and perform a selection of some top tracks from former music greats as they prepare to sell out the Ardhowen Theatre. Excitement is already building in Enniskillen after it confirmed it was going to be hosting ‘A Night at The Opry’ in May, […]
Fears disease could threaten Fermanagh sheep industry
CONCERN is growing that changes to measures and supports to prevent a potentially devastating sheep disease could have a serious impact on the future of the industry. The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) and National Sheep Association (NSA) have said the changes to North’s Maedi Visna (MV) free sheep status and the withdrawal of DAERA funding, is […]