The accident happened between Kinlough and Garrison this morning.
The saga of the A32 trundles on
THERE are few roads in Fermanagh that don’t feel ‘forgotten’, however even those that are top of the queue for upgrade have seen very little improvement in recent memory. Top of that list would be the notorious A32 Enniskillen to Omagh road which, as the main route between two of the biggest towns ‘west of the […]
Fermanagh saddened after death of loved ones
FERMANAGH has been left shaken after a spate of serious road accidents and tragedies over the past week, including two separate fatal crashes just 48 hours apart. Mark Johnston from Newtownbutler was tragically killed on Thursday night after he was involved in a one-vehicle crash on the Newbridge Road. The dangers of Fermanagh’s road have further […]
Brave mother’s emotional appeal to Fermanagh public
A BRAVE local mother has shared her family’s painful story in an emotional appeal to the Fermanagh public to stand up and fight for our local emergency services. Eileen McGovern has been a member of Save Our Acute Services (SOAS) since the campaign group was set up in response to the ‘temporary’ suspension of emergency […]
Fivemiletown to host mental health awareness evening
FIVEMILETOWN is preparing to host their first ever Mental Health Awareness evening. The evening will take place in the Valley Hotel on October 9 from 7-9pm and will give people an opportunity to meet professionals and services within the local area. Mairead Phair, organiser of the event explained why she decided to make it happen, “I decided […]
Sadness at sudden passing of young Fermanagh man
The 22-year-old Maguiresbridge man passed away suddenly yesterday.
Questions remain despite convictions
WHILE two soldiers were eventually convicted and jailed for the murders of Michael Naan and Andrew Murray, for the families left behind many questions remain as to how and why their loved ones met such a horrific death. For James Naan, 50 years on, he still struggles to come to terms with what happened to […]
Fermanagh solidarity with Donegal after tragedy
A BOOK of condolences has been opened to allow the Fermanagh public to express their sympathy with the people of Creeslough, following the harrowing tragedy in which ten people lost their life last Friday. There has been an outpouring of grief following Friday’s devastating explosion, with people in Fermanagh showing solidarity with their neighbouring county. […]
Widow pays tribute to late husband for giving the ‘gift of life’ to others
Monica Shields reminds all in her time of grieving of the importance of ‘being kind’ to one another A LISNASKEA woman has paid tribute to her late husband for giving the “gift of life” to others through organ donation, and reminded us all on the importance of “being kind” to one another. Tim Shields (47) […]
Safety warning after heartbreaking tragedy
Young father who lost his life in jet ski accident on the Erne will be laid to rest tomorrow morning. A STARK warning has been issued after tragedy struck on Lough Erne over Easter weekend in which a young father-of-one lost his life. Emergency services recovered the body of Declan Ryan from the river close […]