SOUTH West College (SWC) is celebrating another successful year as hundreds of Enniskillen campus students also received their exam results on Thursday. Celine McCartan, Principal and Chief Executive of SWC, praised the achievements of the students, many of whom were celebrating top BTEC Level 3 grades. “I am delighted with the results achieved by students […]
Fivemiletown business records £106 million turnover
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A CLOTHING manufacturer based in Fivemiletown has recorded a massive turnover of £106 million in the last year. Cooneen by Design, who supply clothes for top brands and the armed forces, released their annual accounts last month. The company, which was established in 1966, has their head office registered in Antrim, however their primary factory remains […]
Enniskillen chef bids for glory in London
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AN Enniskillen chef is one of 16 industry experts from across the UK who are vying to win the major Le Cordon Blue London Scholarship which would offer them a life-changing experience. The former Mount Lourdes Grammar School student is a vastly experienced food industry star, having qualified with an MSci and BSc in Food […]
Maguiresbridge ‘eco councillors’ celebrate Green Flag
MAGUIRESBRIDGE Primary School has reached an impressive milestone after picking up a prestigious Green Flag Award, recognising their commitment to environmental sustainability and eco-friendly practices. This achievement highlights the schools dedication to fostering a greener future, with the whole school working hard together on three major topics on outdoor learning, healthy living, and water. Some […]
Award for ‘tireless advocate’ Fiacre
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ENNISKILLEN’S Fiacre O’Donnell has been praised for his ‘vision, determination and pioneering approach to sustainability’ after he was named as Business Leader of the Year. Mr O’Donnell, who works as Director of Sustainability at Fermanagh business Encirc, picked up one of the top awards at the recently held Irish News Workplace and Employment Awards. Businesses […]
Double delight for Fermanagh business
A LEADING local business said their recent award win is “well-deserved recognition of our people and the values” as they continue to lead the way in the industry and go from strength to strength. Encirc was one of the big winners at the ‘2020 Belfast Telegraph Business Awards’, claiming the prestigious ‘Large Business of the […]
Eastern adventure for Lisbellaw’s David
A YOUNG Lisbellaw man is heading east to compete in the WorldSkills Competition. David Bateman Smith is a plumbing and heating apprentice at the South West College’s Erne Campus in Enniskillen. He will join fellow apprentice Andrew McCann from Aughnacloy at the global competition taking place in Shanghai in September next year. The event will see […]
Lily and Little Albert Einstein honoured by Council
A YOUNG member of the Fermanagh Harriers Branch of the Pony Club has been honoured at a civic reception hosted by Chair of the Fermanagh and Omagh District Council in Enniskillen Townhall. The special invitation was in recognition of 11- year-old Lily McBride’s remarkable achievement in winning the GS Equestrian Pony Club Mini Major show jumping […]
Trillick YFC celebrates success
TRILLICK and District Young Farmers’ Club (YFC) hosted another memorable Friends and Supporters Night last week, welcoming a fantastic turnout of family, friends, and community members to Trillick Hall. The evening was a heartfelt celebration of the club’s achievements over the past year, bringing together generations of supporters in a warm and lively atmosphere. The event […]
Brendon makes his mark on the pitch
Brendon Sampson first moved to Lisnaskea from South Africa at the age of three he instantly fell in love with GAA, soon declaring he would play at Croke Park someday. This summer, at the age of 11, the Bunsoil An Traonaigh pupil will realise that dream in front of a crowd of more than 80,000. […]