A LOCAL PRIEST has made an emotional plea to young people about the dangers of drug use after the death of 18-year-old Adam Martin (Foster). Fr Kevin Malcolmson, parish priest in Newtownbutler, told mourners at Adam’s funeral on Sunday that his death was not intentional. “His family have asked me to ensure that the truth […]
Foster welcomes funding to help Newtownbutler playgroup
First Minister Arlene Foster has welcomed the news that £900,000 extra has been allocated to the Pathway fund. This will ensure Newtownbutler Playgroup and the Railway Kids programme will now receive an award of funding for the year. Mrs Foster said, “On Friday I met with the leaders of Newtownbutler Playgroup and heard their concerns […]
Ben McCaffrey is one to watch
SIXTEEN years old and brimming with confidence, not arrogance, just confidence. And why wouldn’t he be. Newtownbutler teenager Ben McCaffrey has already beaten former world champion Michael van Gerwen twice and has recently been endorsed by the Welsh manufacturing company Winmau. Ben has been coming through the ranks after taking up the sport at […]
Playgroup staff to meet First Minister
“We’re still hoping to get the funding that we need to stay open.”
Mother voices concern about playgroup closure
A MOTHER has voiced her concern over the closure of a Newtownbutler playgroup which she says is a “vital service” for early detection, after staff from the ‘Railway Kids’ programme discovered her son Cian had autism. “Cian attended Railway Kids back in 2017. He loved it, but at first he was a bit unsettled, and […]
Family overwhelmed with kind donations
THE Caughey family is “overwhelmed” after donations raised through their Alzheimer’s ‘Memory Walk’ held in Newtownbutler back in September raised over £9,232. The extended Caughey family took to the roads in order to raise essential funds in tribute to their beloved mother and grandmother Rosaleen, who was diagnosed with dementia. Speaking to the Herald, Rosaleen’s […]
True visionary Joe Pat passes away peacefully
THE death has taken place of one of Fermanagh’s finest figures. Joe Pat Prunty (88), of Lettergreen, Newtownbutler, died peacefully at Gortacharn nursing home last Friday after a short illness. Founder of Prunty Pitches, Mr Prunty was regarded as a “true visionary” and known across Ireland for developing GAA fields using a unique sand-based drainage […]
Man is arrested after Wattlebridge security alert
It is believed that the man was lifted at his home in Co Cavan last Thursday under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act.
Tyre business forced to close doors during security alert
A SECURITY operation in the Wattlebridge area has ended after a device along with live ammunition was found at a bus shelter and declared a hoax by police. Last Tuesday motorists were asked to use alternative routes after PSNI and Gardai closed the Wattlebridge Road and Cavan Road in a cross border investigation. Speaking on […]
Traditional culture was very important to Eamon
The death has taken place of one of Newtownbutler’s finest musicians.