A PUBLIC meeting will take place in Garrison tomorrow, Thursday, 21 August, to discuss the impact of the removal of emergency general surgery from the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH) in Enniskillen. Campaign group SOAS (Save Our Acute Services) has been invited to speak at the event, where they will present their roadmap and proposals, […]
Castle Island Charity Swim celebrates 10th year
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THE ANNUAL Castle Island Charity Swim proudly celebrated its 10-year anniversary on Sunday, drawing swimmers and supporters from across the region to raise funds for the RNLI. Originally scheduled for earlier in the summer, the event was postponed due to poor weather, but spirits were high as it finally went ahead under blazing sunshine. With […]
Enniskillen Rangers retire jersey for Michael Kerr
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THERE were emotional scenes at the Ball Range on Saturday when Enniskillen Rangers made the decision to retire the number three jersey in memory of the much-loved Michael Kerr. An impeccable minutes applause was observed ahead of the opening game of the Fermanagh and Western Football League match between Enniskillen Rangers and Ballinamallard United Reserves, […]
Community mourns the passing of ‘Red Barry’ Leonard
THE FERMANAGH community has been saddened following the death of Barry ‘Red Barry’ Leonard. Formerly of Sligo Line, Point, Letterbreen, Barry has been remembered as a ‘gentleman’ who was ‘full of craic’. Belcoo GAA paid tribute following the passing of Barry, a long-time supporter and member of the club’s extended family. “All club activities have […]
‘We’re all human beings and mistakes can be made’
ERNE Gaels manager Declan Bonner said “we’re all human beings and mistakes can be made” after some major and controversial decisions were made during the Division One league final. Two two-pointers from Stephen McGullion and Jarlath Flanagan helped Derrygonnelly Harps to victory, although video footage later showed they should have been single scores. Despite protests […]
Changes ahead as phone signal crisis deepens
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FERMANAGH residents are fearing that they’re going to be “left behind” after one of the leading telecom providers in the North confirmed its plan to transition the phone lines across the county. Major frustration is growing locally over the increasingly poor phone signal in the county and it has now been confirmed that Openreach will […]
£80K of suspected cocaine seized in Enniskillen
£80,000 of suspected cocaine was seized in Enniskillen yesterday evening, Thursday 14th August. Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Organised Crime Branch investigating drugs criminality have seized a quantity of suspected cocaine and arrested three men following the stop and search of a vehicle in Enniskillen yesterday evening, Thursday 14th August. Detective Inspector […]
Talented Rachel to release new music
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DERRYGONNELLY talent Rachel McConnell is set to take another step in her impressive career by releasing a new single, as she continues to make her mark on the Country music scene. Rachel, who rose to prominence following her appearance on TG4 show ‘Glór Tíre’, recently teased her fans that some ‘new music is on the […]
Grim reality as non-fatal strangulation arrests mount
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TWO years after non-fatal strangulation was made a standalone offence in the North, police have confirmed over 80 arrests have been made in the Fermanagh and Omagh policing district alone. One of the first arrests under the new law took place in the district just two days after the legislation came into effect in June 2023. Since […]
Enniskillen boat owner devastated after morning blaze
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THERE have been calls for increased shoreline security and surveillance, after a local man’s beloved boat was destroyed in a fire. The owner, John Carty, who often sleeps onboard the boat which is moored at Kilmacormick, was alerted by a neighbour at 5am last Tuesday (August 5) to find flames engulfing the vessel he had pulled tightly onto […]