This morning is expected to be largely cloudy with one or two showers lingering around. In the afternoon and evening, skies will become increasingly clear. A chillier day.
Fermanagh teacher avoids jail for child sex attack
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A ‘DISGRACED’ teacher has avoided prison after accepting his conviction for sexually assaulting a pupil. On Friday, 66-year-old David Baxter was ordered to pay £1,500 to the victim after withdrawing his appeal against the conviction. In April, Baxter, from Killadeas Road, Lisnarick, was convicted at Enniskillen Magistrates Court of sexually assaulting a student during his […]
Fears rise after Trust comments at committee meeting
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At a Stormont health committee held in South West Acute Hospital (SWAH), committee members engaged with representatives of both hospital campaign group Save Our Acute Services and then the senior executive team of the Western Trust. The SOAS delegation of Helen Hamill, Karen Eccles and Jimmy Hamill presented testimony of the mounting human toll that […]
Fermanagh community honours much-loved Eileen
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STAFF and clients at Lakeland Community Care honoured the life of their beloved colleague, Eileen McBarron, this week. The gathering at Teemore Business Complex, was also attended by representatives from Pulmonary Fibrosis Northern Ireland (PFNI), and celebrated Eileen’s legacy and marked a generous act of remembrance. Valerie Brown, ambassador for PFNI, Clare Donohoe, co-ordinator of the charity, and her […]
Erne boxers set the tone for busy schedule
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THE month of November sees Erne Boxing Club kick off a hectic period, with competitors taking on contests in London, the Connacht Open Tournament, and the National Senior Intermediate Championships. Aaliyah Butler launched the campaign with a visit to Wandsworth, London, for the This Girl Can Box Tournament, facing London Community Boxing Club’s Alexsandra Richards in […]
Multi-million boost for tourism sector in Fermanagh
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TOURISM businesses in Fermanagh could be set for a major cash injection after the Council received £4.5 million in funding from the Northern Ireland Executive. Fermanagh and Omagh District Council recently confirmed it had received the funding allocation from the Northern Ireland Department for Economy, following on from their pledge to support organisations. In January, […]
Fermanagh business agrees major partnership
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ONE of Ireland’s largest manufacturers of dough-based food products, which is based in Fermanagh, has agreed a major partnership with SPAR shops in the North. Derrylin firm Crust & Crumb, which employs over 280 people in Fermanagh, is one of three local suppliers to team up with the convenience store retailer on the launch of 18 new […]
Support for poultry farmers in Fermanagh
WITH the latest outbreak of avian influenza, better known as bird flu, continuing to sweep across the country, poultry farmers in Fermanagh are being urged to seek help if they need it. Charity Rural Support is urging poultry farmers and their families to avail of its confidential emotional and practical assistance during what has become […]
Students’ success honoured at Devenish College
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DEVENISH College recently hosted its annual prizegiving ceremony, bringing together students, families, staff and guests to celebrate a year of outstanding achievement. The event highlighted the hard work, commitment, and community spirit that have shaped the school’s success over the past year. Welcoming attendees, the principal Simon Mowbray expressed his pride in the accomplishments of […]
Fermanagh GAA clubs recognised for Irish promotion
TWO Fermanagh GAA clubs were recently recognised for their commitment to the Irish language at a glitzy awards ceremony at Croke Park. Newtownbutler and Enniskillen Gaels were awarded silver and bronze Fondúireacht Sheosaimh Mhic Dhonncha awards, which highlights their promotion and growth of the Irish language within their clubs. Fondúireacht Sheosaimh Mhic Dhonncha (FSMD) is […]