ENNISKILLEN singer John Garrity is set to take centre stage in Mulligan’s Bar in Newtownbutler on Saturday as part of a fundraiser for the Community Development Association. Headed up by chairman Paul McLoughlin, the Newtownbutler Community Development Association is aiming to make the local play part in the town more inclusive for children living with […]
‘Collusive behaviour’ in Patsy Kelly murder
Ms Anderson’s report pointed to a failure to act on intelligence about an active UVF unit in the Fermanagh area.
Trust takes over GP practice in ground-breaking move
“Patients of the practice can be assured that its services will continue as normal under the new arrangement.”
Call for intervention as Trillick GP closure looms
No solution has yet been found to deal with the fallout from two upcoming rural GP closures.
GP crisis set to deepen as local doctor resigns
WITH a chronic shortage of general practitioners already causing serious difficulties in the local area, the crisis is set to deepen in the year ahead with more resignations and retirements on the horizon. The latest doctor preparing to hang up his GP coat is Dr Declan Morgan from the Dromore and Trillick Surgery, who has informed […]
Kelly family takes to social media to express outrage at proposed Troubles amnesty
THE FAMILY of murdered independent councillor and civil rights activist from Trillick, Patsy Kelly, have taken to social media to express their outrage and “trauma” at British government plans to introduce an amnesty for all Troubles murderers. Boris Johnson’s announcement of an amnesty last week was particularly hard for the Kelly family to accept as […]
Allister gets the ‘red card’ for comments on local GAA clubs
THERE has been animated reaction to comments made by unionist politician, Jim Allister, who recently referred to the villages of Derrygonnelly and Trillick as “obscure places”. The Traditional Unionist Voice (TUV) party leader was invited on radio to discuss the allocation of the Sports NI Sport Sustainability Fund, which was announced last week. While on […]
Busker John flourishing in the limelight
During the production of his album last year, John recorded his own version of ‘Forever Young’ in memory of 14-year old Noah Donohue.
Tributes pour in for Johnny
TRIBUTES have poured in following the death of well-known community advocate Johnny Corry (86). Mr Corry, late of Effernan Road, Trillick, passed away peacefully in hospital on Friday, February 5. He is remembered as a passionate GAA supporter and dedicated community activist. Described as a man who epitomised what a voluntary worker really stood for […]
Couple’s sheep sale will boost Children’s Hospice
Graham and Joanne McFarland in Trillick are raising money for a very worthwhile charity.