THE new principal of St Michael’s College said he’s “proud to lead” the Enniskillen school after his appointment which will see a Fermanagh man at the helm for the first time in almost 20 years. From Mulleek, outside Belleek, Cathal O’Connor has been named as the successor for Mark Henry, who stepped down from the […]
‘Unsafe’ Fermanagh bus route changed
THE bus route around Monea will be changed after major concerns were raised over the safety of young children and passengers, in a welcome relief to families in the surrounding areas. Fermanagh and South Tyrone MLA, Jemma Dolan, recently revealed that she had been in discussions with Translink and the Department for Infrastructure over the […]
Circulating email linked to Enniskillen school alert
IT has been reported that a concerning email, which was sent to schools in Enniskillen and in the North, was the reason for a number of temporary school closures this morning (Monday). Local Police attended the scene of the Erne Integrated College this morning to deal with the security alert, with the school later reopening […]
Major disruption at schools throughout Fermanagh
MAJOR disruption has been caused in three schools in Fermanagh this morning (Monday) following numerous reports of a security alert. Erne Integrated College, Enniskillen Royal Grammar School and Enniskillen Integrated Primary School and Nursery were all caught up in the alert, with the Police attending one of the schools. “Due to a security alert this […]
Fermanagh school reopens after ‘security alert’
A FERMANAGH school has been given the “all clear” to open this morning (Monday) after the Police was called to the scene following a reported security alert. “Due to a security alert this morning, traffic around the school and Erne Integrated Primary is extremely backed up,” a post from Erne Integrated College read. “We are […]
New principal at St Michael’s College
CATHAL O’Connor has been appointed as the new school principal of St Michael’s College in Enniskillen. The Belleek man will take over from Mark Henry, who departed the position last month. St Michael’s College confirmed the news this afternoon. “The Board of Governors of St. Michael’s College is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. […]
Call for action on Fivemiletown traffic danger
THERE have been calls for urgent action to tackle speeding outside a local school, with fears a child could be seriously injured or worse. Parents at Fivemiletown Primary School have highlighted that speeding and the behaviour of drivers has been an ongoing issue on the busy road outside the school. Local MLA Diana Armstrong has now […]
Plans to extend Fermanagh school progressing
ALMOST a decade on and the long-awaited redevelopment of the historic Portora school building could finally get underway, with planners recommending giving the plans the green light. Since the amalgamation of Portora Royal and the Enniskillen Collegiate in 2016, forming the Enniskillen Royal Grammar School, students and staff have been operating across the two sites. Over […]
Fermanagh school leading the way with phone ban
A FERMANAGH principal has said the impact of banning phones from their school has resulted in the most positive change they have seen in their entire teaching career. Last week it was announced that, from September, St Fanchea’s College in Enniskillen will be taking part in a northern-wide pilot project that will restrict the use of phones during the […]
Fermanagh school ramps up ICT suite fundraiser
THE local community in Derrygonnelly is preparing to support a major bazaar fundraiser which is aiming to raise vital funds to help with the development of a new ICT suite facility at the school. St Patrick’s Primary School recently launched a fundraiser to help raise funds to purchase new computers and IT equipment which could […]