SOUTH West College (SWC) has celebrated the remarkable achievements of its Higher Education students, including those from Fermanagh, during a graduation ceremony in Omagh. Family, friends, and staff gathered recently to honour the dedication and accomplishments of the ‘Class of 2024’. With over 600 attendees, the event featured an inspiring address from guest speaker Claire […]
Workers ensure service continues on Christmas Day
WHILE many will be enjoying turkey dinners and indulging in festive chocolates on Christmas Day, some of Fermanagh’s unsung heroes will be on the frontline, ensuring essential services continue. Enda Love, a well-known porter at South West Acute Hospital, will be working from 8am to 2pm, providing vital help to in-patients. “To be honest, I’m […]
Fermanagh talents take the stage at Disneyland
TALENTED local performers from ‘Just Stage It Academy’ made their mark at Disneyland Paris earlier this month, as they had the incredible opportunity to participate in Disney’s festive show, Let’s Sing’, as part of the prestigious Disney Performing Arts Onstage programme.’ A dedicated choir of 34 students, including seven exceptional children from Fermanagh, came together […]
Vital telephone befriending service receives £2,000 grant
A VITAL telephone befriending service in Fermanagh has been awarded a £2,000 grant from the AXA Local Community Awards Fund to support its work in combating loneliness and isolation. Connect Fermanagh provides regular phone calls offering companionship, a listening ear, and vital social interaction to individuals across the community. The grant, awarded in partnership with […]
Green light for new £5 million school in Newtownbutler
PLANNING permission has been granted for a multi-million-pound state-of-the-art new school in Newtownbutler. After years of negotiations with the Department of Education and the CCMS, St Mary’s Primary School has secured approval for its new build, estimated to cost £5 million. Although planning permission has been approved by Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, the school […]
Flushing out issues on Devenish Island
By Ciaran O’Neill FEARS that visitors could go to the toilet around historical monuments are behind plans for a new loo on a Co Fermanagh island. Thousands of people visit Devenish Island on Lough Erne each year to walk around the ancient ruins on the uninhabited island. At present, the only toilet on the island […]
EU rules disrupting supplies ahead of festive season
A LOCAL florist has criticised new trade rules that have forced some suppliers in England to halt deliveries to Northern Ireland, leaving businesses struggling to secure materials. Sarah McQuaid, owner of ‘Island Flowers by Sarah’ in Enniskillen, said the EU’s General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) has disrupted her ability to order supplies just days before […]
Roslea’s Katie celebrates century of love and laughter
By Niamh McGovern ‘LIVE life and keep moving’ is the key to a long and happy life, according to Fermanagh centenarian Katie Lynch. Long-time Roslea resident Katie celebrated her 100th birthday on Thursday surrounded by her large and loving family during a lively gathering. Born on December 19, 1924, to Mary-Ann Flynn and Tom Carol, […]
Today’s weather forecast for Co Fermanagh
Today will see a mix of variable cloud, sunny spells and a few showers drifting in from the north, bringing snow over the hills. However, showers will become less frequent later on. Staying windy.
Today’s death notices for Co Fermanagh
The death has occurred of Rose Kelly (née Maguire), Coon, Kilkenny/Killesher, Fermanagh. Rose passed away peacefully on the 20th of December 2024, in St Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny, after a short illness, surrounded by her loving family. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her family, husband Murty, sons Joe, Sean and Kieran, daughters-in-law Colette, Ailis and […]