Business Name: Patrick Fahy and Co Solicitors Business Location: Omagh, Dungannon & Enniskillen How long have you been in business? We were founded in 1972. How many staff do you employ? 16. What are your strengths? We reach out to clients in all sectors of society. What are your weaknesses? Spreading yourself too thinly. […]
Local Business Profile; Personal Health & Fitness
Name: Damien Crowne Business Name: Personal Health and Fitness Business Location: Gortrush Industrial Estate, Omagh How long have you been in business? Twenty years with my current business, although I have been teaching health and fitness now for 27 years. How many staff do you employ? Five in total. What are […]
Local Business Profile; Colin McHugh, Temple Gray
Name: Colin McHugh Business: Temple Gray Ltd – Independent Financial Advisers Location: Sixmilecross How long have you been in business? Four years. How many staff? Three. What are your strengths? I would say I am patient, empathetic and analytical. All useful qualities to help get to the real issues people have and provide a bespoke […]
Local Business Profile: Barry Kelly, K2 Cars NI
Name: Barry Kelly (joint-owner with Jonathan Kirwan) Business Name: K2 Cars NI Business Location: Omagh How long have you been in business? 18 months. How many staff do you employ? Five. What are your strengths? I try every day to do what is best for my business to succeed in the current climate. What are […]
Gildernew claims Fermanagh South Tyrone seat
After a recount and a long wait, Michelle Gildernew has retained her seat in Fermanagh South Tyrone. In a dramatic night at the Omagh Count Centre, Sinn Fein’s Gildernew defeated UUP’s Tom Elliott by just 57 votes. Following the checking of doubtful votes, Tom Elliott conceded defeat. Gildernew crossed the line with 21,986 votes, while […]
Running 100 miles to break taboo of cervical cancer
An Omagh woman has set herself the ‘biggest physical challenge of her life’ in an honourable attempt to break the taboo surrounding cervical cancer.
Speed trap at primary school nabs 11 drivers in 2 hours
The PSNI has expressed ‘shock’ at the fact that 11 motorists were caught speeding outside an Omagh primary school in less than two hours.
Carmen GAA stalwart thanks those who saved his life
The Carrickmore man who collapsed at a GAA match last week says he will never be able to fully express his gratitude to those who saved his life.
Wardens criticised over ticket for disabled driver
Traffic wardens have been criticised for issuing a parking ticket to a disabled woman from Gortin whose Blue Badge was out of date.
Vaccination helping to keep Australian flu at bay
The current flu season has still not approached anywhere near the levels witnessed during the swine flu pandemic of 2009 says a local GP.