THE LATE Gary Reilly has been remembered as someone who had a ‘zest for life,’ as the local community mourns his death. Formerly of Lurganboy Park, Newtownbutler, Mr Reilly passed away peacefully at St James’s Hospital in his adopted home of Leeds, surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, November 12. Gary grew up in Fermanagh before moving […]
Sherry star as Newtownbutler boys win league title
U16 Division 1 League Final Newtownbutler 1-14 Enniskillen 1-09 By Pauric McGurn NEWTOWNBUTLER came from behind to claim the Under-16 Division 1 League title following a hard-fought victory over Enniskillen Gaels at Louis Leonard Memorial Park in Donagh on Saturday. The First Fermanagh’s made a strong start to the game, opening the scoring against the […]
Fresh police appeal in Maguiresbridge investigation
Detectives are seeking information on a Mercedes saloon car that may have been seen driving in Newtownbutler on Tuesday night.
Retiring Fermanagh teacher ‘shaped the lives’ of many
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IT’S the end of an era at St Mary’s Primary School in Newtownbutler as the popular vice-principal Clare Leonard retires from the school where she “shaped the lives” of many pupils. A special celebration was recently held to celebrate the achievements of Ms Leonard over the past two decades. In her 35 year career as a teacher, […]
Post Office investigating failing local service
THE Post Office said it’s going to “try and resolve the issues” surrounding its service in Newtownbutler as major concerns have been raised by local residents living in the area. Residents have been left incensed after a post office on the Clones Road in Newtownbutler has been struggling to maintain its daily and vital service, […]
Public consultation on Fermanagh credit unions launched
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There are currently fully-functioning credit unions in ten towns and villages across Fermanagh.
Fermanagh post office problems persist
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Problems with postal deliveries are persisting across Fermanagh, with Newtownbulter residents also frustrated with issues at their local post office.
Emergency services attend house fire in Fermanagh
Emergency services attended a house fire this morning (Wednesday 26 February) in Newtownbutler. A call was made to the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service at 8.02am with reports of a fire in a semi-detached property in Railway Court, Newtownbutler. “Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used 1 hose reel to extinguish the fire. The cause of […]
Majority of Council budget directed towards Fermanagh
There is much more in the Council budget for Fermanagh than the Omagh end of the district.
Fermanagh school a shining example of mental wellness
A FERMANAGH school has been singled out as an example of best practice in promoting children’s emotional health and well being. St Mary’s PS in Newtownbutler was selected as one of only three primary schools across the North to be recognised by the Department of Education and the Department of Health in a new publication, launched […]