A ‘DISGRACED’ teacher has avoided prison after accepting his conviction for sexually assaulting a pupil. On Friday, 66-year-old David Baxter was ordered to pay £1,500 to the victim after withdrawing his appeal against the conviction. In April, Baxter, from Killadeas Road, Lisnarick, was convicted at Enniskillen Magistrates Court of sexually assaulting a student during his […]
Sadness at death of respected Fermanagh teacher
TRIBUTES have been paid across the Fermanagh community following the death of respected teacher Oliver McLoughlin. Formerly of Lurganboy in Newtownbutler, Mr McLoughlin passed away suddenly but peacefully in hospital on Friday (November 14). Mr McLoughlin was a much-loved teacher at St Michael’s College, where he specialised in Latin, as well as teaching a range […]
‘Kate’s life was defined by love and kindness’
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THE untimely death of retired teacher Kathleen (Kate) Sheridan has sent shockwaves through the Fermanagh community. Formerly of Upper Celtic Park, Enniskillen, Kate passed away suddenly last week. A talented artist, she was well known from her years as an art teacher at South West College. Kate is survived by her sons Rowan and Stephen, […]
Retiring Fermanagh teacher ‘shaped the lives’ of many
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IT’S the end of an era at St Mary’s Primary School in Newtownbutler as the popular vice-principal Clare Leonard retires from the school where she “shaped the lives” of many pupils. A special celebration was recently held to celebrate the achievements of Ms Leonard over the past two decades. In her 35 year career as a teacher, […]
Irvinestown PS still fabulous after 50 years
IRVINESTOWN Primary School is celebrating a remarkable milestone – 50 years of educating and inspiring generations of students. Over the past half-century, the school has become a cornerstone of the community, shaping young minds and fostering lifelong friendships. On Saturday morning, over 100 guests gathered to mark the golden anniversary. Former pupils, staff and friends […]
Derrylin community unite for special crochet project
GROUPS of crafters in Derrylin have been ‘stitching together’ to create a lifelike display of the village in support of a beloved friend with cancer. What began as a creative idea soon became a heartfelt exhibition and a powerful act of community support. “We were devastated when we heard the news,” said Mary Mooney, art […]
Fermanagh man Cathal ‘proud’ to lead St Michael’s
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 […]
Fermanagh teacher speaks out about upskirting
A LOCAL teacher has described herself as an “accidental activist” as she is part responsible for making sure that upskirting is illegal in the North. Sally Rees was left horrified when one of her students upskirted her in class and was then forced to continue teaching them. Speaking at her unions Equalities Conference, Sally recalled the […]
Strike action looms for Fermanagh teachers
A LOCAL teacher has expressed pride in her colleagues after they overwhelmingly voted for strike action in their fight for better pay. Teaching unions across Northern Ireland have agreed to further industrial action, putting pressure on the Department of Education to implement a pay deal already agreed upon in the UK. Sally Rees, an Enniskillen […]
Fermanagh principal fears for future of local education
A LOCAL principal has warned that the challenges facing the education sector in the North “are still very real” after a worrying number of young teachers are reportedly emigrating to find work. The Ulster Teachers’ Union revealed that an estimated 80 per cent of graduates from St Mary’s Teacher Training College and Stranmillis College have […]