A bail address put forward for a man accused of threatening and intimidating a couple who had reported him for theft from a charity shop has been refused on the basis it is uninhabitable. Desmond Michale Christopher Walmsley (40), from Main Street, Ballinamallard, is charged with assaulting and threatening to kill a female, assaulting a […]
Durkin nets hat-trick in Enniskillen Rovers victory
F&W Division Three Lisnarick 3 Enniskillen Rovers 5 By Mark McGoldrick A HAT-TRICK from Patrick Durkin helped Enniskillen Rovers to a big win over Lisnarick, who continue to struggle to find form in the F&W Division Three. Derrygonnelly’s Durkin showed his clinical nature by netting three goals for the Enniskillen side in their win in […]
Irvinestown mourns loss of ‘true gentleman’ Martin
THE LATE Martin McGuigan has been remembered as a ‘one of life’s true gentlemen’ as the Irvinestown community mourns the death of the much-loved community man. Formerly of Townhill Park, Irvinestown, he passed away on Saturday, January 17, peacefully at the South West Acute Hospital, Enniskillen, surrounded by his loving family. Mr McGuigan was a […]
Shot falcon being cared for by Enniskillen rescue team
A PEREGRINE falcon that was shot and left with a broken leg in Strabane is now recovering after surgery. The injured bird was discovered in a garden on Station Road, Strabane on the evening of Friday, January 9. The Police Service of Northern Ireland confirmed the peregrine had been shot and appealed to the public […]
Enniskillen Royal boys book their place in last four
Medallion Shield Quarter-Final Enniskillen Royal 7 Grosvenor Grammar 3 ENNISKILLEN Royal Grammar School’s Medallion side booked their place in the Medallion Shield quarter-finals for the first time in eight years with a hard-fought 7-3 victory over Grosvenor Grammar School. Enniskillen Royal started brightly, piling early pressure on the Grosvenor defence and playing much of the […]
Hutchins bags brace for Ballinamallard in Junior Cup
fonaCAB Craig Stanfield Junior Cup Ballinamallard Utd Res5Newry Celtic0 By Aaron Hassard Ballinamallard Reserves boss Ally Irwin praised his side’s “professionalism” as the Mallards marched into the last 16 of the Junior Cup following a resounding 5-0 win over Carnbane League side Newry Celtic. Adam Cathcart opened the scoring, before debutante Ronan Hutchins netted the first of […]
Fermanagh woman woman appointed to top role with Aviva
A FIVEMILETOWN woman, who has worked in the general insurance sector for over two decades, has been appointed to a top role within Aviva Insurance. Aviva Insurance Ireland DAC, one of the top insurance brokers on the island, has recently confirmed that Sharon Slack has been appointed as their Head of Training, Commercial Lines. The […]
Advice service helping Fermanagh people with cancer
COMMUNITY Advice Fermanagh works closely with organisations in the local community including from local Cancer charities. Based in Enniskillen, the organisation offers free, confidential, and impartial advice across a wide range of areas, including debt, housing, employment, and consumer issues. They also carry out Benefit Entitlement Checks and assist with completing forms, ensuring people receive the […]
Financial advice for Fermanagh cancer patients
FOUNDER of SWELL, an Enniskillen-based charity that supports cancer sufferers and their families, has spoken openly about the financial strain that can follow a cancer diagnosis. Genevieve Irvine also highlighted how critical illness insurance helped protect her family during the most difficult time of her life. Genevieve was diagnosed in 2015 with a rare form of […]
Concerns over staffing at new Lisnaskea Health centre
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CONCERNS were raised at a meeting of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council last Tuesday over the lack of clarity surrounding staffing plans for the proposed Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) at the new Lisnaskea Health Centre. Work is progressing on the long-awaited new facility in the town, with the first sod turned on the construction site this […]