Fermanagh mourns death of Pope Francis


THE county has been left saddened following the death of Pope Francis, who passed away earlier this morning (Monday), following a battle with illness. Pope Francis, aged 88 years old, appeared at the Vatican yesterday as part of the traditional Easter Sunday blessing. Cardinal Kevin Farrell confirmed the news in a statement released by the […]

FLASHBACK FRIDAY… Fermanagh ladies visit local school


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St Ronan’s ‘Superheroes’ raise £2288 for Autism NI


THE pupils of St Ronan’s Primary and Nursery School in Lisnaskea can hang their capes up with pride after their ‘Superhero Week’ for Autism NI finished with them raising a fantastic £2298 for the charity. The children were tasked to perform five ‘Superhero Tasks’ during the week, ranging from carrying shopping, keeping their room tidy, and feeding their […]

Rumours of ‘Line of Duty’ return increases


ENNISKILLEN actor Adrian Dunbar recently met up with his former ‘Line of Duty’ colleagues as speculation mounts that a new series could be on the way to the delight of the programme’s fans. The 66-year-old, who played Superintendent Ted Hastings, in the show was snapped enjoying the St Patrick’s Day celebrations, alongside his colleagues, Vicky […]

Warning for Fermanagh dog owners during lambing season


FERMANAGH dog owners have been warned to keep their dogs under control in the countryside, particularly now during the ongoing lambing season. The warning has been issued by Fermanagh and Omagh Council, who noted livestock worrying by dogs was “a key concern for farmers and still remains an issue”, with 30 reported incidents in the local […]

Fermanagh siblings set for marathon challenge


TWO Fermanagh sisters are set to compete in the Belfast Marathon in their bid to do “something special” to remember their late father and raise awareness around sudden cardiac death. Michelle Smith and Breege Cassidy are preparing to take part in Belfast Marathon on Sunday, May 4, with proceeds raised going towards the British Heart […]

Lisnaskea Police Station ‘being considered’ for upgrade


THE PSNI has said it is considering upgrading Lisnaskea Police Station, as part of a wider plan to modernise its estate. Back in February, Fermanagh and Omagh District Council wrote to the policing service to asking it to consider “modernising the aesthetics” of the town-centre station. The request came after the good news that work […]

Laurine’s helping cancer patients cope with hair loss


A LOCAL woman who is leading the Cancer Hair Care outreach clinic in Fermanagh has been described as “a gem” as she helps people cope with hair loss following their treatment for cancer. Laurine Lilley is the lead hairdresser for Cancer Hair Care in Ireland and she’s running a daily clinic at Salon 22 in […]

Car headlight glare not currently tested


IT’S such a pervasive problem that puts many motorists off driving at night, however it has now been revealed the intensity of car headlights is not currently tested for road safety purposes. Fermanagh and Omagh Council recently wrote to the Department for Infrastructure (DfI) expressing concern about the brightness of vehicle headlights, noting they are […]