THE fight for Fermanagh’s right to access cash is continuing, after it was confirmed an appeal to bring banking services back to the second largest town in the county had failed. Lisnaskea has been without a bank for over a year now, after its last one – Ulster Bank – closed down last March. There have since […]
Strong support for new Cancer Focus centre
THE Enniskillen and wider Fermanagh community is continuing to rally in support of a leading charity group which has set up a major state-of-the-art centre to help people living with cancer. A range of fundraising initiatives have been taking place recently to support the development of the Cancer Focus therapeutic centre, which has been established […]
Carrybridge RNLI: Saving lives and breaking barriers
Carrybridge RNLI station, situated on the picturesque shores of Lough Erne, plays a vital role in ensuring the safety of both locals and visitors. Established to provide rapid response to emergencies on the water, the station is manned by a dedicated team of volunteers trained to handle a wide range of rescue operations. Their commitment […]
Enniskillen Halloween fireworks controversy reignites
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THE controversy over Enniskillen’s Halloween fireworks display lit up the Council chamber once again last week, as local representatives pushed to get the event back on the local agenda. However, despite their efforts, councillors have been told that, because members had previously voted against restoring the annual celebration during the rates-setting meeting earlier this year, […]
Inspirational Oisín supports Enniskillen cancer centre
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A LOCAL charity has expressed its thanks to popular Oisín Cassidy who donated £5,000 to help with the county’s fight against cancer, after the community rallied in support. Over £45,000 was raised by the Derrylin Rock Runners group after a well-attended event was held in the locality, to support causes which have helped the athlete […]
Oak Healthy Living Centre host film awards night
THIS Saturday, The Hillgrove Hotel will come alive with excitement as the Oak Healthy Living Centre hosts its much-anticipated Film Awards fundraiser. Over 80 actors have been involved in the production of seven films all shot at various locations in the Erne East area. On Saturday evening, the results of a massive community effort will be seen […]
Have your say on puppy and kitten sale reforms
A PUBLIC consultation has been launched in Northern Ireland on new proposals to regulate the selling and supplying of puppies and kittens. Led by DAERA Minister Andrew Muir, the proposals aim to improve animal welfare through measures like a version of Lucy’s Law, banning third-party sales. This would require all sellers to have bred the […]
Fermanagh school’s final push for football pitch
A DERRYLIN primary school is just £14,000 away from building a vital 3G sports pitch to benefit pupils and the entire local community. St. Ninnidh’s Primary School Derrylin have until the June 5 to fundraiser their final amount. Since October 2022, staff, parents and the wider community have been working tirelessly to transform the school’s […]
Women ‘more likely to live in poverty’
FEMALES in Fermanagh are more likely to experience poverty than local males as the economic challenges of running a household and the cost of living crisis continues to rip through the county. Prior to Christmas, it was reported that residents and families in Fermanagh were grappling with a serious poverty crisis, with the district recording […]
Dromore man worth £400m makes it on to latest Rich List
By Ciaran O’Neill A BUSINESSMAN from Dromore is a new entry on the Sunday Times Rich List. Derek Keys, the owner of Dromore-based Euro Auctions, is worth an estimated £400m, according to the paper’s prestigious list. This puts him at 312 of the 350 richest people in the UK. Euro Auctions is primarily involved in […]