ENNISKILLEN residents have been urged to have their say on how the A4 Southern Bypass will maximise the ‘social, economic and environmental benefits’ for the county town. Following the resumption of the Stormont Executive, the people of the town were given a major boost when Northern Ireland Finance Minister Caoimhe Archibald allocated £16 million for […]
Chinese VIPs visit Fermanagh school
THE Mayor of Huangshi city in China and the Chinese Ambassador to Northern Ireland made a historic visit to St Kevin’s College in Lisnaskea on Monday. Mayor Wu Zhiling and Madame Zhang Meifang arrived at the college with their Chinese delegation amid heavy rain, but the bad weather could not put a dampener on the big occasion. […]
Man released on bail after alleged rape in Enniskillen
A MAN arrested on suspicion of rape in Enniskillen has been released on bail. “A 38-year-old man arrested on suspicion of rape following a report relating to an incident in the Broadmeadow area of Enniskillen in the early hours of Sunday morning, 28th April, has been released on bail. Enquiries are ongoing,” a police spokesperson […]
Planning application submitted for aeropark
A PLANNING application has been submitted for a major redevelopment project at St Angelo Airport in Enniskillen which could bring potential tourism and investment to the county. According to the Planning Portal for Northern Ireland, an application has been launched for the development of 10 no self-catering aviation hangar homes at the Killadeas Road-based airport. […]
COLUMN: Michael Hand- Face your fears
THERE is an excellent book by M. Scott Peck called “The Road Less Travelled” where he draws on the experiences of his career as a psychiatrist, to guide us through the difficult, painful times in life by showing us how to confront our problems through the principle of discipline. The opening sentence is: “Life is Difficult”. It […]
Davy dedicates award to Rovers club members
LISNASKEA man Davy Wheeler said he was ‘very humbled’ after he received his BEM award at Hillsborough Castle on Tuesday morning. The 69-year-old was awarded a Order of the British Empire (BEM) award in the New Years’ Honours list for his services to association football in Fermanagh. The well-known Fermanagh man was presented with his award […]
Concern about collapse of vital service at SWAH
IT IS feared the immense pressure on the local health service could grow even further after it emerged a vital service aimed at reducing hospital numbers is now no longer available at the SWAH. There are concerns the collapse of the Older Person’s Assessment and Liaison Service (OPALS) at the Enniskillen hospital will not only increase attendances at its emergency […]
Annie’s abseiling down Belfast tower for charity
AN Enniskillen woman is preparing to take on a hugely challenging 190-foot abseil down one of the North’s tallest buildings to raise money for a leading cancer charity. Next month, Annie Masterson will join up with her colleagues from the ‘Friends of Cancer Charity’ organisation, to abseil down Belfast City Hospital Tower. Located on the […]
McGirr School of Irish Dancing’s world success
IT was celebrations all the way for local dancers from McGirr School of Irish Dancing at this year’s world championships. At the recent An Chomhdhail World Championships 2024 at the INEC Killarney, ten dancers from the school took to the stage and brought a total of 19 solo medals back to Fermanagh and West Tyrone. Dancers […]
Hope fades for return of Enniskillen fireworks
A LOCAL councillor’s attempt to reignite the call to bring back Halloween fireworks in both Omagh and Enniskillen quickly had cold water poured on it. At a recent meeting of Fermanagh and Omagh Council, Ulster Unionist Mark Ovens proposed that the popular displays be reinstated. Cllr Ovens said, “Last July, I asked for the Halloween […]