NEWTOWBUTLER has said a sad farewell to one if it’s oldest residents, Peggy McAviney. Peggy passed away peacefully on Monday at her home in Drumralla, surrounded by her family. The well known and well respected local woman had celebrate her 100th birthday only a few weeks ago, on April 23. Due to the Covid-19 restrictions […]
Mallards season over without promotion
It looks as though Ballinamallard United’s excellent season has come to to an end without promotion. Club chairman Tom Elliott said he was hugely disappointed but not totally surprised that Ballinamallard United are likely to miss out on promotion after the Northern Ireland Football League (NIFL) announced that the Championship season was […]
Devenish College pupils take to a virtual 5K run
WITH normal classes suspended for all pupils since March, the staff of Devenish College have come up with a variety of ideas to keep the pupils active. Skills and fitness challenges have been set for the pupils and these have included a soccer challenge from former pupil and Ballinamallard player Matthew Smyth, a rugby challenge […]
‘Rockstar’s’ giving hand to the needy
Profile: Conor McCann What is your greatest strength? A like ability. An optimist and sensible thinking individual who values the importance of having a positive attitude, sense of humour and confidence in one’s self. What is your greatest weakness? Identifying weakness How would you like to be remembered? Speak of me as you have always done, […]
Tenor Andrew getting ready to sing again
Classical singer Andrew Irwin is finding it strange being at home during the pandemic. He’s so used to travelling the world performing in concerts that it has taken him time to settle back into good old home life. But he still has to ‘keep himself in shape’ to resume normal activities […]
Five Minutes with Lorcan McStravick
Name: Lorcan McStravick Age: 21 Occupation: Student (Ulster University) Teams played for: Fermanagh, St Michaels College and St Joseph’s. UUJ, Tempo Game you most enjoyed playing in? First round senior football Championship match, Tempo v Teemore. I played well. It was my first big game in quite a while since […]
Walkway plan to link village to forest park
A PUBLIC walkway linking the village of Lisnarick to Castle Archdale could enhance walking routes and attract more custom to the village, it has been suggested. The current path is used by walkers but it is currently not a defined route and much of it is not in a very suitable condition for use […]
SWAH says farewell to long serving midwife
AFTER 36 years delivering countless local babies, some of whom may now even be reading this article, midwife Rosemary Lynch is preparing to say a fond farewell to her colleagues at SWAH. Having started out at the Tyrone County Hospital at 21-years-old, Rosemary has been caring for local babies and mothers here in Fermanagh […]
Heartbreaking decision to return home was right for Joa
From preparing for a quarter final in Australia to being on a flight home in the space of days, Joanne Doonan’s Australian adventure was cut dramatically short as the Covid crisis took its toll around the world. Credit to the experienced player and those at the helm of the club the decision to call a […]
Piper was a ‘leading light’ in community
THE death has taken place of a Ballyreagh man who dedicated his life to pipe band music and amateur dramatics. A leading light in both, Pat Murphy from Ballyreagh, Tempo, died at home after a short illness. Aged 81, he spent a lifetime of work dedicated to pipe bands in the region accessing formal training, […]