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 […]
FAMILY STRUCK BY SECOND TRAGEDY
A FERMANAGH family has been left reeling from the tragic death of another son and brother away from home following a motorbike accident in Dublin this week. Stephen Fee, who was in his 50s, passed away in hospital following a crash between a motorcycle and a car on the N4 near Lucan in west Dublin […]
Loss of little brother inspiration for Emily
KIND-HEARTED Emily Magee stole the show at the Christmas Craft and Food Fair at Craigville Garden as she raised over £500 for the NI Children’s Hospice. Emily, aged nine from Maguiresbridge sold crafts that had been donated to her and raised a staggering £520 for the charity. The fair ran from Thursday November 22nd to Sunday […]
Flu fears causes church to suspend ‘peace’ handshake
ONE parish in Fermanagh has taken the decision to suspend the sign of peace at Mass until the end of the flu season, while other parishes are considering the decision. The tradition has been suspended in the Parish of Aghlurcher as a precautionary measure due to the continuing risk of parishioners getting the flu. Fr […]