THE Lord Mayor of Dublin was recently welcomed to Enniskillen Townhall, where he was welcomed by Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, Councillor Barry McElduff. Lord Mayor Ray McAdam had been in town to attend the prize-giving ceremony at his old school, St Michael’s College. Born in Co Cavan, Councillor McAdam grew up in Newtownbutler and the visit was […]
Western Trust CEO retires after decades of service
THE Western Trust has officially announced the retirement of its Chief Executive, Neil Guckian. Mr Guckian, who was appointed as the Western Trust chief executive in July 2021, previously served as the Trust’s director of finance and contracting. The Trust announced his upcoming retirement last Thursday, December 11, with the Derry man planning to step down […]
Fermanagh Country music fans ready for festive hooley
COUNTRY music fans are set to end the year in style, with a gala concert spanning generations. Excitement is building with the much-loved Mick Flavin is set to collaborate with rising local star Conor Owens at the Kinawley Community Centre on Tuesday, December 30. The 76-year-old country star from Longford has been entertaining fans since the early 1980s, releasing […]
Council China trip costs over £5,000
A RECENT trip to China that saw three top local council officials visit the city of Huangshi cost over £5,000, it has been revealed. At the end of October, Fermanagh and Omagh District Council chair Cllr Barry McElduff, vice-chair Cllr Shirley Hawkes, and chief executive Alison McCullagh spent four-and-a-half days in China in a bid […]
Fermanagh siblings star at Irish Nationals
THE Lannon siblings, Jamie and Ellie, both excelled at the Irish Winter Short Course Nationals, their first senior competition of the year, when they lit up the pool at Craigavon. From Enniskillen, but representing Lurgan Swim Club, the duo competed against some of the fastest senior athletes from Ireland during the meet. Following a busy week […]
Safety works finally get started on road in Fermanagh
SAFETY upgrade works have got underway on the Derrylin Road, following renewed calls for urgent attention to the busy route. Earlier this month Michal Lisiecki (42) and Adam Telus (25) died following a crash between a Ford Kuga and a bus on the road. While invsetigations are continuing and the cause of that collision is not […]
Erne Boxing Club packing a punch but in need of support
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AFTER 18 years at the heart of sport in Fermanagh and with over 60 Ulster titles to its name, the Erne Boxing Club continues to punch well above its weight. Much of its recent popularity and acclaim has been down to the success of local pro, Rhys Owens, who has become the first professional boxer […]
Fermanagh road closed due to serious collision
Motorists are advised to avoid the Lough Shore Road at Belleek.
Armstrong to compete in World Rally Championship 2026
FERMANAGH driver Jon Armstrong has been confirmed as one of the M-Sport drivers for next year’s World Rally Championship. The Kesh man, who is a two-time Junior WRC runner-up, will represent M-Sport in the campaign, with Shane Byrne as his co-driver. It comes after Armstrong was named the driver of the year on FIAERC.com after […]
SWAH Emergency staff bid farewell to nurse Sandra
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Current and former colleagues and friends of staff nurse Sandra Knox gathered recently to bid a fond farewell to one in a million nurse on her retirement from the Emergency Department at the South West Acute Hospital, Enniskillen after over four decades working in health and social care. Paying tribute to Sandra, Emma Meegan, Ward […]