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. […]
Pettigo Road in Kesh closed due to fallen trees
Road users are advised to avoid the Pettigo Road, Kesh this morning due to fallen trees that have blocked the road. Police said traffic is being diverted onto the Boa Island Road. “Please seek an alternative route for your journey at this time,” said a PSNI spokesperson.
Kesh to host this year’s Fermanagh Twelfth celebrations
Following Irvinestown and Enniskillen in the last two years, the festivities will be in north Fermanagh.
New role for Fermanagh actress Abigail Parkinson
KESH woman Abigail Parkinson is set to take another major step in her drama career as she confirms that she has “accepted a role in a production” which could see her star on our TV screens again. The actress made her mark on our screens when she played a starring role in BBC drama ‘Hope […]
Shock at sudden death of Fermanagh businessman
THE Kesh and Fermanagh community was left shocked and saddened following the death of well-known businessman and father-of-four Colin Parkinson who passed away suddenly in Spain. Mr Parkinson, 63, was one of three children born to parents Sydney and Anna Parkinson. He spent his early life living in Kesh, Irvinestown and Ballinamallard, before returning to Kesh […]
First World War medals returned to Brookhill
A BELFAST woman who wanted to honour her friend’s legacy has managed to bring a set of Great War medals back to Fermanagh, with the help of a local historian. Heather Loveday grew up next to a woman named Elizabeth Parker on the Donegall Road in Belfast. After Elizabeth passed away, Heather found a set […]
Kesh Footbridge finally reopens
AFTER years of campaigning and waiting, the Kesh Footbridge has finally been reopened after a major upgrade. Having been inaccessible since it was damaged by severe flooding in late 2015, upgrade and refurbishment work began on the footbridge two years ago. This Council recently announced that work had been completed and it was now officially reopened. The […]
Irvinestown Recycling Centre reopens
LOCAL residents have breathed a sigh of relief after it was revealed that Irvinestown’s busy recycling centre has reopened. Fermanagh and Omagh District Council (FODC) announced the temporary closure of the centre from Monday, April 29, for essential maintenance works to resolve drainage issues. During the period of closure, recycling facilities will be available at Kesh or Drumee […]
Campbell named Player of the Year for a second time
Ryan Campbell was named Fermanagh and Western Player of the Year for the second time at the annual awards held in the Killyhevlin Hotel on Saturday evening. Campbell, who scored 31 goals for NFC Kesh in both league and cup games, pipped Enniskillen Rangers midfielder Jake Browne and his team-mate Danny Wilson to the top […]
Funeral arrangements for Belleek teen killed in crash
Funeral arrangements for Oisin Gregg who was killed in last weekends road crash in Kesh have been confirmed. A wake will be held in Ballycassidy House Funeral Home 101 Killadeas Rd. Ballinamallard BT94 2ES on Friday from 3pm to 9pm. Remains will be removed to the family home on Friday night and the home from […]