THOSE planning to attend the Twelfth of July parades in Fermanagh are advised to leave early as a road closure in Lisnaskea may cause disruption. Large crowds are expected to descend on Lisnaskea as the town hosts lodges from Fermanagh, Donegal, Cavan, Leitrim and Monaghan on Friday July 12th. The main Lisnaskea to Maguiresbridge road […]
Catching up on old times at St Ronan’s 50th anniversary
Over 400 people flocked to Lisnaskea to join in a packed evening of anniversary celebrations at St. Ronan’s Primary School on Thursday last. In the run-up to the event staff and pupils had put a great deal of work into preparations for the school’s 50th anniversary. “It was a great team effort involving all the […]
Prime site in Lisnaskea is snapped up for just £51K
A SITE OF over an acre in size in the middle of Lisnaskea, including the town’s historic Workhouse has been snapped up for just £51,000. It is believed that the buyer is a Fermanagh property developer. The former Poor Law Hospital and surrouding land at Castlebalfour near the town’s PSNI station was auctioned off online […]
Lisnaskea health centre tipped for former school site
THE old Lisnaskea High School is one step closer to becoming the site of the town’s much needed new health centre. A new centre is desperately needed in Lisnaskea, where Maple Healthcare is currently catering for thousands of extra patients due to the closure of nearby surgeries. The old High School site has been approved […]
St Ronan’s set for 50th anniversary celebrations
THE final touches are being added to what promises to be an unmissable evening of celebrations for St Ronan’s Primary School’s 50th anniversary. This evening (Thursday 27) former pupils of the Lisnaskea school are invited along to join in the special celebrations. Earlier this week Eamonn Shannon, teacher at St Ronan’s, said preparations were in […]
Another award for St Kevin’s College!
LISNASKEA’S St Kevin’s College has been named the ‘Best Kept Post-Primary School’ for the western region after impressing judges. This is the first time St Kevin’s have claimed the title. The school was praised for its commitment to the creation of environmentally conscious school community. In addition to outdoor eco-activities, to promote student awareness and […]
‘Matter of life and death’ – Roslea GP campaigner
A PUBLIC meeting is being planned for Roslea where there has been anger and defiance after campaigners were told there was “no prospect” of GP services returning to the area. Cllr John McCluskey, who was voted into the new council after campaigning for the return of Roslea’s GP surgery, has been informed by the head […]
Plans for 50 new houses in Lisnaskea get the go-ahead
LISNASKEA will soon be getting over 50 new houses after a major development was given the green light. The development, on the Gola Road beside Carrowshee Park, will consist of six detached house and 48 semi-detached houses, with generous gardens and open spaces. Local developer Lynden Keys of Newpark Homes is behind the plans, which […]
Historic Lisnaskea landmark for sale
A PIECE of Fermanagh history is up for grabs as the Lisnaskea Workhouse is set to be auctioned off to the highest bidder! The former Poor Law Hospital, Castlebalfour in Lisnaskea is being auctioned off online with offers starting at £50,000. The property will be sold online on June 25th at 9am by Osborne and […]
Money stolen in burglary at Courtney’s Garage
A sum of money has been stolen from an ATM machine inside the shop at Courtney’s Garage in Lisnaskea during an early morning burglary. Around 6.50am this morning (Thursday) police received a report that entry had been forced into shop located at a service station on the Moorlough Road. Police believe the incident occurred between […]