FEELING anxious about bringing a new life into the world is normal for any parent at the best of times, but having to do so in the midst of a global pandemic has caused fears to sky-rocket among local parents who would do anything to protect their little one from harm. However, with every cloud […]
Newtownbutler pays tribute to leading lady
THE COMMUNITY in Newtownbutler came together at the weekend to say a sad farewell to local woman Barbara Chapman. A local historian and former teacher, Ms Chapman was 96-years-old when she passed away last Monday night. On Saturday residents lined the streets of Newtownbutler to say their good-byes to the much-loved local woman as the […]
New mums’ baby joy in the middle of a health crisis
“I feel like we’ve been lucky as my partner is at home now full time.”
Cancer survivor beats Covid in the fight of her life
AFTER bringing three children into the world and fighting off cancer eight years ago, Newtownbutler woman Margaret Byrne never expected that her toughest challenge was yet to come at the age of 73. Margaret tested positive for Covid-19 when rushed into SWAH by ambulance from her family home. Despite being told by health professionals that […]
‘We will come out of this better people and community’
PEOPLE IN Fermanagh must continue working as one, which will be how we survive the current challenges and come out the other side of this crisis together. That is the message from local councillor Thomas O’Reilly, who is chairman of the cross-community group Newtownbutler Together. Cllr O’Reilly said as tough as times may be at […]
‘Large’ haul of drugs uncovered
A LARGE quantity of “suspected” diazepam tablets has been seized from a property in the Camphill area of Newtownbutler by local authorities on Thursday. In a statement, PSNI Fermanagh said, “Your local district support team and Erne East neighbourhood policing team have acted on more of the information you provided us with. “A search of […]
Silver Audi linked to string of burglaries
FERMANAGH has once again been the target of a series of burglaries and thefts. This week there are reports of crime across the county in both towns and remote rural areas. In the Drumbawn area of Enniskillen unoccupied properties were targeted on Sunday. A Police spokesman outlined, “Police received a report of a burglary in […]
£90k work to bring road up to southern standards
WORK HAS begun on the northern side of the Concession Road, which runs from Clones to Cavan through Fermanagh, to bring it up to standard with the South. Last minute shoppers from the South may have to contend with a little disruption this week, with diversions in place along the route, however according to local […]
Church on border celebrates 175th anniversary
A border church which lies in the South but has most of its congregation living in North celebrated its 175th anniversary at the weekend. St. Mary’s Parish Church, Drummully, was built in the townland of Clonooney in Co. Monaghan in 1844 and on Sunday marked its special milestone. The special anniversary was marked at a […]
The Newtown priest who served in the US Civil War
The Society’s AGM will take place before next Monday’s talk.