AFTER 36 years delivering countless local babies, some of whom may now even be reading this article, midwife Rosemary Lynch is preparing to say a fond farewell to her colleagues at SWAH. Having started out at the Tyrone County Hospital at 21-years-old, Rosemary has been caring for local babies and mothers here in Fermanagh […]
Two arrested in connection with Fermanagh ATM thefts
Two men have been arrested by detectives investigating a number of recent thefts of ATM machines in the Fermanagh and Tyrone areas. The two men, aged 29 and 31 were arrested yesterday (Thursday). The 31 year old was released on bail this morning pending further enquiries. Detective Chief Inspector Brian Foster said, “We conducted five […]
Local shock at Cookstown nightclub tragedy
Three teenagers have died in a suspected crush at a disco last night.
Border plans had Fermanagh joining up with the South
THE BORDER was only ever meant to be temporary, and the only reason Fermanagh was placed north of it was over fears of potential unionist violence. With so much focus currently on the post-Brexit future of the border, history lecturer Dr Conor Mulvagh has been looking back in at its origins. Writing in the Irish […]
Calls for vigilance after another ATM raid
FERMANAGH businesses should be on high alert after three ATM machines in neighbouring counties were targeted by thieves using a digger in the past month. Police are currently investigating after an attempted ATM theft in Omagh during the early hours of Sunday morning, January 6th. Thieves used a piece of plant machinery in a bid […]
Little Trillick’s Band of Brothers taking on the mighty Dubs!
Two sets of brothers – both ex St Michael’s Enniskillen lads – at heart of All-Ireland bid
Huge local interest in the GAA game of the season
THE MOST eagerly awaited gaelic football game of the year has huge local interest as Monaghan take on Tyrone this Sunday for a place in the All-Ireland final. Derrylin man and PE teacher at St Joseph’s College, Malachy O’Rourke hopes to manage Monaghan to their very first All-Ireland final, while in the red and white […]
