DIRECTOR of the Rural Communities Network, Kate Clifford, spoke at an event held in the Westville Hotel, Enniskillen last Tuesday evening. The meeting was held by campaign group Save Our Acute Services (SOAS) on efforts to restore emergency general surgery (EGS) to the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH). Addressing the large crowd, Ms Clifford, spoke on […]
Donegal star David to sell-out Fermanagh venue
THE Ardhowen Theatre is expected to be a sell-out when David James, who is recognised as one of the rising stars on the Irish Country music scene, rolls into Enniskillen. Originally from Killea in Donegal, the 27-year-old has risen through the ranks, with his partnership with Fermanagh singer-songwriter John Farry opening new doors and ventures. […]
Boeing Boeing farce takes off at Ardhowen, Enniskillen
Fasten your seatbelts and prepare for the fun, as Enniskillen Amateur Dramatic Society (EADS) is set to bring the aclaimed ‘Boeing Boeing’ to the Ardhowen Theatre this week. Taking place from Thursday, January 22 to Saturday January 24, the beloved farce is set in the stylish Paris apartment of Bernard, a self-styled Parisian lothario and successful […]
Derrylin community mourns devoted father Mark Flanagan
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THE LATE Mark Flanagan has been remembered as a loving and devoted father of four, as the Derrylin community mourns his unexpected passing. Formerly of Derryhooly Road, Derrylin, he passed away this week, January 13. Mr Flanagan and his family were members of the Teemore Shamrocks GAA club and they shared their own message. “It is with […]
SWAH meeting in Enniskillen hears of brother’s death
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A sister of a local man who has since passed away, spoke at an event held in the Westville Hotel, Enniskillen, last Tuesday evening about the impact of the removal of emergency services. The meeting was held by campaign group Save Our Acute Services (SOAS) as part of ongoing efforts to restore emergency general surgery […]
Enniskillen sides share the spoils in F&W battle
F&W Division Three Enniskillen Rovers…1 Enniskillen Galaxy…1 By Jonathan Hogan ROVERS and Galaxy shared the points at Devenish College after Codi Halligan’s early second-half penalty was later cancelled out by an own goal in a tightly contested all-Enniskillen Division Three clash. Both sides arrived having lost their last three league games before Christmas and the […]
Enniskillen greenway plan misses out on funding again
THE long-planned Enniskillen to Sligo greenway has once again missed out on the chance for major funding. The Stormont Executive has confirmed it was granting over £1 million to three council areas to deliver active travel projects such as greenways. It did not include the much anticipated local project. Branded the ‘Marble Arch Greenway’, the proposed 75km […]
Water quality improvements on the way for Lough Erne
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WATER quality in Fermanagh is set for a significant improvement thanks to a funding boost, with the Executive stating it is a ‘key priority’ this year. Major concerns have been raised over the state of the water quality in Fermanagh, with excess sewage visible to many residents in local loughs, with a high level of […]
Fermanagh parent hits out at school bus refusal
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A FERMANAGH father has raised concerns over the lack of school bus provision in rural areas, after his son’s application for Education Authority transport was refused. Local resident Robert Fletcher says the decision has forced him and his nine-year-old son to walk long distances along a busy and hazardous road to and from school. Robert’s son […]
Enniskillen man releases film about independence war
A SHORT film produced by Enniskillen filmmaker David McCann reached a wider audience recently with its release on YouTube. The Green Fella, McCann’s second short film, was uploaded to the video-sharing platform on Sunday night, January 11, at 9pm. The film was originally made in 2020 and marked another step in the local filmmaker’s creative work. […]