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 […]
Erneside Shopping Centre sold for £12.4 million
Savills has announced the sale of Erneside Shopping Centre, the dominant retail destination in Enniskillen, for £12.4 million. The transaction reflects a net initial yield of 14.93%. The purchaser is Muntermellan Ltd and the shareholders are also the owners at Rushmere Shopping Centre and Retail Park, Craigavon. The scheme currently generates a net operating income […]
Bishops of Clogher share joint Christmas message
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The Bishops of Clogher have issued their Joint Christmas Message for 2025, offering words of hope, peace and reflection to communities across the diocese as the Christmas season approaches. The message is shared jointly by Bishop Ian Ellis, Church of Ireland Bishop of Clogher, and Bishop Larry Duffy, Roman Catholic Bishop of Clogher, on behalf […]
Milestone year for union man Derek
IT has been a special year for Enniskillen Unite branch secretary Derek Parton who recently received a silver long-service medal from the union. The award, which was presented to him by Jim Quinn, was agreed by the Union’s national executive committee in recognition of Mr Parton’s decades of service as a workplace rep and branch officer. […]
Top tips for fighting Flu this Winter
Flu cases are rising sharply across Northern Ireland, putting extra strain on families, workplaces, and frontline healthcare services. Jonny Davies, Managing Director of Emerald Urgent Care, said the clinic has been extremely busy due to the rise in cases. “Flu cases surge every winter, but experts have predicted this could be the worst flu season […]
Warning issued over counterfeit toys this Christmas
Trading Standards Service (TSS) has recently seized over £22,000 worth of fake toys, including Labubu dolls, K Pop Demon Hunters merchandise, Lego figures and Disney’s Lilo & Stitch products. The items were seized from a number of high street retail premises and shopping centres. Some were sold for £80, potentially misleading buyers into thinking they […]
Ballinamallard United pay tribute to Billy Elliott
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BALLINAMALLARD United Football Club has paid tribute to the popular William Elliott, who was a talented footballer and a long-time supporter of the Fermanagh club. Formerly of Limetree Avenue in Antrim, Mr Elliott passed away peacefully in hospital on November 27. Mr Elliott, originally from Ballinamallard, was remembered as a skilled footballer who represented the […]
Mental health takes centre stage at Belcoo event
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THE power of positivity was the message of the day in Belcoo last week, as the community gathered for an event dedicated to resilience, mental health, and motivation. The packed session at the Mullaghdun Community Centre came in the wake of recent tragedies over the past few years. Its emphasis was on reaching out to the […]
Sadness at death of famous Fermanagh character Willie
Fermanagh has been plunged into sadness at the death of well known character Willie Boyd. The Tully native was well known across the county particularly in Lisnaskea and Enniskillen where he spent a lot of his time. Formerly of Tully, Rosslea, and lately Creamery House, Kesh, Mr Boyd passed away peacefully in the South West […]