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Enniskillen Orange arch ‘divisive’ say Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin Fermanagh & South Tyrone MLA Phil Flanagan said those seeking planning permission to erect an Orange arch on the main thoroughfare in Enniskillen appear only intent on creating divisions in the area. Phil Flanagan said: “This proposal is the latest attempt to create division within the Enniskillen area which has enjoyed good community [...]
FERMANAGH’S JULIANNE MULLIN SCOOPS EUROMILLIONS PLUS PRIZE
Twenty-eight year old Julianne Mullin from Fermanagh had five hundred reasons to smile today when she collected a cheque for €500,000 at National Lottery offices – her prize from the EuroMillions Plus draw on Friday 6 January 2012. Champagne flowed as Julianne celebrated the win with her boyfriend Dominic Leonard, her parents Seamus and Christine [...]
Prejudice Against ‘Quinn Family’ Slated by MEP
The contrast in the treatment being afforded to certain speculative developers by the State controlled NAMA is in marked contrast to the treatment of the Fermanagh based ‘Quinn Family’ interest which has proposed a pay back to the State which does not involve any write off. This was stated by Independent MEP Marian Harkin [...]
Fermanagh warning against ATM skimmers
Sinn Féin councillor for Erne West Phil Flanagan has warned people to be careful of potential skimming devices when using cash machines. His call follows a warning that skimming devices have reportedly been used to record card details and steal money from a number of victims across Fermanagh, Down and Armagh in the past week.
Enniskillen motorists lucky escape as tree hits car
An Enniskillen motorist saw part of a tree to crash onto his car yesterday as high winds battered the county, but he escaped without life threatening injuries. The incident happened as the car was bbeen driven along the Castlecoole Road, at around 12.30pm yesterday afternoon. It is reported that a large branch crashed into electricity cables and blocked [...]
Fermanagh losing out in cross border health battle
SDLP health spokesperson Tommy Gallagher has questioned why both health ministers, north and south of the border, have refused to further a report on strengthening cross border health provision. Mr Gallagher was speaking after Michael McGimpsey and Mary Harney refused to progress a report by Cooperation and Working Together (CAWT) that called for closer [...]
Donegal’s GAA victors are ‘Down’ and out
The precarious nature of Ulster Championship football came into sharp focus yesterday afternoon, as the short lived honeymoon for Down, after their victory agaisnt Donegal in the Ulster Chmpionship came to an abrupt end. Tyrone qualified for yet another Ulster final after the defeated the Mourne men in the Ulster semi final 0-14 to 0-10 [...]
Gallagher: Protect frontline services but scrutinise health budget
SDLP Health spokesman Tommy Gallagher MLA has called for proper scrutiny of the health budget in order to protect frontline services. “The SDLP is committed to ensuring a well-resourced health service where money is spent more efficiently and effectively.
Search to recommence for missing Fermanagh swimmer
A search will recommence this morning after a 19-year-old swimmer was reported missing at Lower Lough Erne yesterday. Fermanagh Police said the teenager got into difficulty while bathing with friends. Two survivors were picked up by a passing boat, Top Cat after their companion, who has not been named, failed to resurface.
Fermanagh student loan applications unwelcome
SDLP Fermanagh and South Tyrone MLA Tommy Gallagher has described new proposals for student loans as ill-conceived and unwelcome news for young people. Commenting on the proposals by the Russell Group that student loans should be paid back sooner and at a higher interest rate, he said: “The Student Loans Company has been [...]
Lough Erne resort strikes GOLD!
Noel McMeel, Executive Head Chef of Lough Erne Resort, has been recognised for excelling in his role, as he collected gold at the Institute of Hospitality’s annual Janus Awards at the Europa Hotel, Belfast. Noel McMeel, the highly acclaimed Executive Head Chef, won the Head Chef Large Scale Hotel category in the Institute of Hospitality [...]
Fermanagh Catholic Church vandalised at Lisnaskea
POLICE in Fermanagh have condemned vandalism that was caused to a Catholic church at Lisnaskea, although it is not beleived to be sectarian linked. A large statue was pushed from its stand and smashed on the floor of Holy Cross Church, Chapel Brae. The damage was discovered on Wednesday afternoon (12th).
Fermanagh sisters abuse claims denied by priest
A 75-year-old priest who is accused of abusing three sisters at their Fermanagh home when children has said he never touched them in any indecent way. Father Eugene Lewis, 75, denies 11 charges of assault between 1963 and 1973. The sisters have claimed that their suffering and abuse began when they were as young as seven years [...]
‘Driving’ the Golf Message Home to International Journalists
37 influential golf writers from 16 different countries, including a number of journalists who travelled from far-flung markets like Australia, India, Japan, the United Arab Emirates and South Africa took part in the recent 2010 Tourism Ireland Media Golf Masters. The event, organised in conjunction with the Northern Ireland Tourist Board, was held at Royal [...]
Fermanagh police update
Alleged Drink driving A 39-year-old man is expected to appear at Enniskillen Magistrates Court on May 24 in relation to a drink-drive offence. The charge relates to a detection at Cornagrade Road, Enniskillen, on Tuesday evening, May 4.
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