IT’S an annual disruption for local bird owners every winter, but now news coming from across the ‘Pond’ has raised concerns that avian flu could become a worry for all of us. With the H5N1 virus recently detected in a wild goose near Dungannon, poultry farmers and flock owners in Fermanagh are currently on high alert […]
Davy’s catch highlights importance of Fermanagh angling
LOCAL angler Davy McConville was in for a major surprise when he caught a giant pike at Dulrush Fishing Lodge recently which further emphasises the “potential of fishing” in Fermanagh. Major fears have been raised over the future of local angling after the Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs withdrew overtime funding which could […]
Tractor run in memory of Jamie Thompson
TRACTOR drivers across Derrygonnelly and Fermanagh are set to unite for a special fundraising tractor run in memory of the late Jamie Thompson, on what would have been his 21st birthday. The county was left deeply saddened when Mr Thompson, a father-of-one, passed away suddenly. His family are preparing to mark what would have been […]
Green light for hundreds of new houses in Fermanagh
A MAJOR new housing development in a Fermanagh village, that could see its population swell by 50-per-cent, has been given the green light by planners. Meanwhile, in a separate development, 120 more houses have also been given the go ahead in the county for the county town. At the January meeting of the Council’s planning […]
FLASHBACK FRIDAY… Party night in Enniskillen!
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Renowned classical trio to return to Enniskillen
THE INTERNATIONALLY acclaimed Fidelio Trio are set to join Music in Fermanagh at St. Macartin’s Cathedral, Enniskillen for an extraordinary piano trio concert. On Tuesday (February 18), Fidelio Trio—Darragh Morgan (violin), Tim Gill (cello), and Mary Dullea (piano) will present a compelling programme that showcases the evolution of the string trio repertoire. The concert opens with […]
Council confirms new Irish language festival
GAEILGEOIRS and Irish language speakers are preparing for a major 17-day festival of culture and heritage with a number of events planned and set to take place during the major celebration. Fermanagh and Omagh District Council launched a grant scheme ‘Seachtain na Gaeilge le Energia’ where groups could apply for financial help to organise an Irish […]
Road safety GCSE to be introduced
THE Northern Ireland Department for Infrastructure said that improving road condition is “a priority” for the Stormont Executive after it agreed funding for a driving safety GCSE course. In a bid to reduce road fatalities and accidents, Stormont’s Infrastructure Minister, John O’Dowd, confirmed that they will fund a scheme that supports the Motor Vehicle and Road User GCSE. […]
Work begins on Belcoo development
WORK is undergoing on a “significant” new development to the existing facilities at MacNean Park which will lead to a major benefit for the local Belcoo and extended Fermanagh community. The Belcoo O’Rahilly’s club has recently agreed a deal with McGrath Contracts to develop its facilities and excitement is building in the locality as to what it’ll […]
Balcas’ pellets to heat government buildings
THE Northern Ireland Executive recently awarded Fermanagh-based Balcas a staggering £7.25 million contract for wood pellets in its bid to heat government buildings, it has been revealed. It has been reported that the Department of Finance struck up a six-year agreement with Balcas, which would see the local company provide wood pellets for biomass burners […]