THERE were heartbreaking scenes at Galloon Parish Church on Sunday as the family and friends – both two legged and four legged – of Niamh King gathered to say goodbye to the much-loved 20-year-old. Young Newtownbutler woman Niamh, pictured below, tragically passed away last Wednesday evening after being struck by a car on the Belfast Road at Lisbellaw, as […]
Tributes to woman who died in Lisnaskea crash
“This tragedy has left the entire community shocked and saddened so close to Christmas.”
Man released following fatal Lisbellaw collision
Victim of tragic incident named as Niamh King from Newtownbutler.
Kind Newtown family helping children this Christmas
“At the end of the day, we don’t know how lucky we are to even have a roof over our heads.”
Natasha’s birthday party a big success
THE Newtownbutler community recently united to hold a special birthday party for much-loved member Natasha Graham. On Saturday, the popular character celebrated her 30th birthday party and the local community used the special celebration as a fundraiser for Marie Curie. In September 1993, Natasha was born six weeks premature and she was only given seconds to […]
Garrity set for fundraising gig
ENNISKILLEN singer John Garrity is set to take centre stage in Mulligan’s Bar in Newtownbutler on Saturday as part of a fundraiser for the Community Development Association. Headed up by chairman Paul McLoughlin, the Newtownbutler Community Development Association is aiming to make the local play part in the town more inclusive for children living with […]
Dáire Maguire laid to rest in Newtownbutler
Joining Dáire’s family, friends and the local community for the sad occasion were members of the rallying community from across Ireland.
Outrage at Newtownbutler fly-tippers
THERE’S a big stink in Newtownbutler as the menace of fly-tipping has struck the village. Despite there being a recycling centre, instead of making use of the facility, the fly-tippers have instead been dumping their filth outside the gates and expecting Council staff to clear it up for them. Not surprisingly, the smell of the […]
Newtown’ crowned Division One champions
TWO first half goals from Conor Casey and Tiarnan Fitzpatrick fired Newtownbutler to a nine-point victory and the Under-15 Division One title, on Thursday evening. Played in Brewster Park, the opening quarter was nip and tuck, with little between the sides. There were four minutes played before the first score came when Casey pointed a free […]
National recognition for Chinese takeaway
THE Lucky House Chinese takeaway in Newtownbutler has received national recognition, but Tony and Becky He’s journey to producing top-class cuisine has been anything but straightforward. Last year, the Fermanagh establishment finished runner-up in the BP Northern Ireland Takeaway Awards, but on Monday, they went one better by claiming the top honours and taking the […]