KIERAN McKenna is being considered as the new manager of Celtic Football Club, it has been reported. Sky Sports News reported this evening (Tuesday) that the Enniskillen man, who is currently in charge of Ipswich Town, is one of the top contenders to replace Brendan Rodgers. Rodgers stepped down from his position as manager of […]
Murphy hits hat-trick as Lisnaskea march to Ulster semi
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ULSTER LGFA IFC QUARTER-FINAL Lisnaskea 3-14 Glenravel 3-06 By Martin McBrien THREE goals from the classy Sharon Murphy helped Lisnaskea to a big win over Glenravel in Antrim on Sunday afternoon, as they booked their place in the Ulster LGFA Intermediate Championship semi-final. Lisnaskea’s experience, dating back to the 2011 Ulster and All-Ireland triumphs, proved […]
PSNI urges safe and responsible Halloween celebrations across Fermanagh
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Halloween is fast approach and the PSNI urging everyone to enjoy the festivities across Fermanagh and Omagh and stay safe whilst doing so. Chief Inspector Scott Fallis said: “We want everyone to enjoy all of the local events taking place across our District over coming days, and to do so responsibly and safely. “This includes […]
Community helps dig up history in Derrygonnelly
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PRIMARY school children from Derrygonnelly and Boho recently teamed up with experts from Queen’s University in a bid to discover some of the history and heritage of their rural village. Pupils from St Patrick’s Primary School and Killyhommon Primary School have been busy excavating an area of land in Derrygonnelly, as part of the Community […]
PSNI step up patrols ahead of Halloween
POLICE have been on patrol in Enniskillen and other local towns in recent days, with an increase in the use of fireworks in the lead up to Halloween. With the spooky season one of the busiest for emergency services, both the police and the fire service are preparing for a busy few weeks ahead, and […]
Ready Egg invests £2.9million to drive productivity
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Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has announced a £2.9million investment by Lisnaskea-based Ready Egg to boost productivity and accelerate sales growth. The company provides a wide range of high-quality egg products to the food service and processing sectors and employs 150 people locally. Under the Agri-Food Investment Initiative (AFII), Invest NI has offered Ready Egg […]
(NIHE) held its first-ever Domestic Abuse Awareness event in Fermanagh
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The Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) held its first-ever Domestic Abuse Awareness event in Fermanagh House, Enniskillen, last Thursday. The event was part of Domestic Abuse Awareness Week, with similar initiatives taking place across Northern Ireland. Its aim was to raise awareness about domestic abuse, its link to homelessness, and the range of support services […]
Council chiefs set off on trade trip to China
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By Thomas Maher FERMANAGH and Omagh’s top council officials have set off on a high-level visit to China this week – aiming to open new doors for tourism, education and business investment across the district. Council chair Cllr Barry McElduff, vice-chair Cllr Shirley Hawkes, and chief executive Alison McCullagh are spending four-and-a-half days in Huangshi, central China, […]
PSNI issue appeal for missing mother and children
Police in Fermanagh and Omagh are appealing for information to trace the whereabouts of three missing persons. “We are looking to trace the whereabouts of three missing persons; Sinead McNulty and her two children Oisín and Saorla O’Neill,” the PSNI statement said. “If you have any information that may help us confirm they […]
M&S move sparks debate on Enniskillen’s retail future
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AS yet another business prepares to relocate from the town centre to the new Lakeland Retail Park, concerns are growing within the community about the future and vitality of Enniskillen’s traditional high street. Supermarket chain Marks & Spencer has confirmed plans to move its Enniskillen store from Erneside Shopping Centre to the retail park, where […]