A SPATE of cross-border crime swept across east Fermanagh in the past week. Reports of burglaries in the Newtownbutler and Roslea area have been reported, as did a series of break-ins understood to have taken place in the Clones area last Wednesday, all reportedly between 3.30pm – 6pm. It is believed that a silver/grey Audi […]
Former nurse Margaret admits that she’s farming mad
MARGARET Little from Drumderg farm near Maguiresbridge has taken to social media to give the world an insight into the day in the life of a farmer. As part of a social media campaign, Farm24 she profiled some of the daily farm tasks beginning with a video in the milking parlour. Margaret set her career […]
Elderly women left traumatised after shocking ordeals
Police are appealing for witnesses to all three incidents, and those with information are urged to call 101.
Local ref is struck by object during match
A FERMANAGH referee was struck by an object thrown from the crowd at a Europa League match causing the game to be suspended. Arnold Hunter from Maguiresbridge was refereeing in the tie between Universitatea Craiova and Budapest Honved in Romania on Thursday night when he was struck by an object believed to have been a […]
Two people taken to hospital after car crash on A4 Road
Two people have been taken to South West Acute Hospital after a car crash on the Main A4 Road. The road is currently blocked by the collision which occured around 2pm at the Maguiresebridge turn off on the A4 Belfast Road. Emergency services are at the scene, and diversions are in place, so motorists are […]
Hard work is the secret to long life, says 100-year-old
Maguiresbridge man John Dalton has celebrated his 100th birthday surrounded by friends and family. Born in June 1919 John has experienced many changes in life over the past 100 years; experiencing the excitement of the first man landing on the moon to living through the Second World War and seeing the introduction of colour TV […]
Three more months of diversion in Lisnaskea
ROADWORKS in Lisnaskea are causing chaos for early morning commuters. The main Lisnaskea to Maguiresbridge road has been closed for over a week, and will remain closed for another three and a half months. Further disruption has been caused on the Lisnagole Road and Drumbrughas Road as these roads have been restricted by traffic marshals at […]
Work to go ahead on main road despite objections
The planned four month long closure of the main Lisnaskea to Maguiresbridge road is to go ahead, despite objections from local people. A meeting took place last Tuesday April 16th where local residents and Lisnaskea business people raised concerns they had regarding the scheme, but the Department for Infrastructure has said the work will proceed […]
Maguiresbridge community steps out in memory of Pauline
THE people of Maguiresbridge are set to take to the streets in memory of community woman Pauline Butler. Pauline, from Main Street, Maguiresbridge, died at home after a long battle with cancer in December 2018. Wife to Raymond and mother of six, she was a keen walker and was a member of Coonian Ramblers regularly […]
Push for speed limits to be slashed to 20mph
THE speed of vehicles travelling past rural schools has been a heavily debated issue locally for some time. In areas with limited or no traffic calming measures the speed of vehicles whizzing past playgrounds where pupils are out and about has caused concern. This has previously been brought to the fore at a number of […]