LOCAL sports clubs are now having to pay to get recycling bottle banks emptied in Fermanagh, a recent Council meeting has heard. At a recent meeting of the Environmental Services committee, Ulster Unionist Party councillor, John McClaughry, pointed out that mixed glass bottles which clubs such as Enniskillen Rugby Club and Kesh Football Club are […]
Call for action on Fivemiletown traffic danger
THERE have been calls for urgent action to tackle speeding outside a local school, with fears a child could be seriously injured or worse. Parents at Fivemiletown Primary School have highlighted that speeding and the behaviour of drivers has been an ongoing issue on the busy road outside the school. Local MLA Diana Armstrong has now […]
FODC reports ‘near misses’ with bin lorries
BOTH drivers and pedestrians are being urged to be more careful around bin lorries, after the Council said its crews had reported a number of ‘near misses’ in recent times. Fermanagh and Omagh Council issued the appeal for road users to be aware of their own safety when driving or walking near local refuse collection […]
Fermanagh Geopark sites remain closed
ALMOST two months after Storm Éowyn battered Fermanagh, some of the county’s main geopark sites remain closed as a major clean-up operation takes place. Cuilcagh Lakelands Geopark confirmed that, as a result of the extent of the storm, Lough Navar Scenic Forest Drive, Castle Archdale Forest and Belmore Forest still all remain closed. “A number of […]
PSNI join Garda for ‘day of action’ on the border
THERE was plenty of activity on the Fermanagh border last week when the police services from North and South joined forces for a ‘day of action’. The pre-planned Joint Agency Task Force Day of Action by the PSNI and An Garda Síochána took place across the Fermanagh, Tyrone, Armagh and Down recently. It also involved other […]
Enniskillen celebrates St Patrick’s day!
Enniskillen came alive for a Jump and Jive themed St Patricks day parade! The parade, music, and community spirit made it a celebration to remember with families and friends gathering to celebrate the patron saint. Watch clips from the parade in the video below!
Enniskillen Rugby Club open spectator stand
ENNISKILLEN Rugby Club said the development of a new stand is “a fantastic asset” for its members and supporters after it received financial support from the Council and local businesses. Excitement was high at Mullaghmeen recently as the new spectator stand was officially opened, following a major redevelopment project, which will greatly benefit the fans […]
Talent recognised at Fermanagh Féis
YOUNG people and pupils from across the county are showcasing their talents and putting their creative skills to the test as huge crowds compete for glory at this year’s Fermanagh Féis. St Michael’s College in Enniskillen was a hub of activity on Saturday (March 8) as young students competed for prizes in the ‘Irish Language’ […]
Top gong for Slieve Russell Hotel
THE Slieve Russell Hotel said that its staff is “the backbone of our success” after they were recognised at a major awards ceremony which celebrates some of the best hotels in Ireland. The Ballyconnell hotel, which was recently bought over by an Australian construction company, was named among the ‘Top 20 Best Large Workplaces’ at […]
Fermanagh school leading the way with phone ban
A FERMANAGH principal has said the impact of banning phones from their school has resulted in the most positive change they have seen in their entire teaching career. Last week it was announced that, from September, St Fanchea’s College in Enniskillen will be taking part in a northern-wide pilot project that will restrict the use of phones during the […]