Fermanagh teacher speaks out about upskirting


A LOCAL teacher has described herself as an “accidental activist” as she is part responsible for making sure that upskirting is illegal in the North. Sally Rees was left horrified when one of her students upskirted her in class and was then forced to continue teaching them. Speaking at her unions Equalities Conference, Sally recalled the […]


Translink giving away children’s books in Enniskillen


To mark World Book Day Translink is giving away 300 children’s books at selected bus and train stations. One of the bus stations selected to be giving away these books is Enniskillen Bus Station. “You can pick up your copy at Belfast Grand Central, Foyle Street Bus Centre, Bangor Bus and Rail Station, Newry Bus […]


Fermanagh families holding out hope for justice


A TROUBLES legacy body, with a former senior police officer from Enniskillen at the helm, remains committed to getting the “unvarnished truth for victims, survivors and families” of the local conflict. Peter Sheridan, pictured below, is the commissioner for investigations at the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery, which will take over many unresolved […]


Lack pupils could be transferred to Kesh


PUPILS from Lack Primary School, which is due to close this year, could be transferred to Kesh Primary School, the Education Authority has confirmed. Following a brief reprieve from closure last year, in January parents and the community received the devastating news that the primary school would be close at the end of this school year. […]


Lack of housing contributing to Fermanagh homelessness


THE shortage of available housing and cost-of-living crisis are “significant and constant issues” locally which are resulting in a growing number of people living on the streets in Fermanagh. There has been a growing number of people in the North who have found themselves homeless, with cross-border charity ‘Depaul’ pledging to support people who are in […]


Benny shuts up shop after nearly half a century


LOCAL man Benny McClave is shutting up shop after nearly half a century of service. In the heart of Brookeborough, a beloved local shop is entering a new chapter as its owner prepares to retire after 45 remarkable years. The man behind this cherished establishment, known for his warm smile and unwavering dedication, is passing […]


Renewed calls grow for Lisnaskea banking hub


THERE have been renewed calls for a banking hub to be set up in Lisnaskea. The town has been without a bank of any kind for a year now, with the Ulster Bank closing last March. At the time Cllr Eddie Roofe, pictured below, approached LINK – the body responsible for banking hubs – about potentially setting […]