FOLLOWING the temporary closure of Lisbellaw Recycling Centre in November due to health and safety concerns, a significant increase in illegal dumping has been reported in the area. Local councillor Robert Irvine has strongly condemned the practice, stressing that illegal dumping is both illegal and unnecessary. He pointed out that the closure of the Lisbellaw […]
Aisling Centre offers lifeline for mental health
MENTAL health issues continue to affect people of all ages in Fermanagh, with over 100 individuals attending counselling sessions every week at the Aisling Centre in Enniskillen. Founded in 1990 by the Enniskillen Convent of Mercy Sisters, the centre has become one of the leading support services in the North. As it prepares to host […]
Lisbellaw Utd mourns loss of founding members
LISBELLAW United Football Club is deeply saddened by the passing of Mervyn Gamble and Raymond James O’Donnell, both of whom were founding members of the local soccer club. Mervyn Gamble, formerly of Faughard in Lisbellaw, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family. He was one of the founding members of the club in 1958 and […]
Lidl takes lead in £15m Lakelands project
PLANS to develop a cinema and bowling alley at the much-anticipated £15 million Lakelands Retail and Leisure Park have taken a new direction, with a Lidl supermarket now becoming the primary focus, rather than leisure facilities. Originally, the project at the former Unipork site included proposals for five retail units, a six-screen cinema, a hotel, […]
Council reject push to elevate status of Clogher show
ATTEMPTS to elevate the Clogher Valley Show to flagship event status were firmly dismissed at the monthly meeting of Mid Ulster District Council. Clogher Valley councillor Frances Burton proposed that the annual agricultural showcase, one of the district’s largest events, be recognised as a key highlight in the council’s calendar. She suggested that granting it […]
SEFF chairman awarded MBE
ERIC Brown, chairman of the South East Fermanagh Foundation (SEFF), has been awarded an MBE in the King’s New Year Honours List for his services to the community in Fermanagh. Originally from Derrygonnelly and now living in Maguiresbridge, Mr Brown has dedicated much of his life to supporting victims and survivors of The Troubles through […]
MLAs focus on infrastructure, healthcare, economy in 25
THE North’s MLAs are facing scrutiny after backing a motion that will see a ten per-cent increase in the running costs of the NI Assembly, along with a pay rise for themselves. The decision, which will raise the Assembly’s operational budget from £5.7 million to £64.2 million, is set to take effect from April 2025. […]
A Christmas tale at Killadeas
MEMBERS and staff at Killadeas Day Care Centre and the Fermanagh Fun Farm recently teamed up for a special performance of well-known play ‘Christmas Past, Present and Future’. The shows took place in the large animal shed at Fermanagh Fun Farm, with the rescue ponies, horses and donkeys all contributing to this unique atmosphere of […]
Les Graydon’s passion for metal detecting unearths hidden gems
By Patrick McKiernan When you think about treasure hunting, your mind might turn to fictional characters like Indiana Jones and Lara Croft, books like ‘Treasure Island’, or the long-running archaeological show ‘Time Team’. But thanks to one man and his detector, Fermanagh may now come to mind. Les Graydon, a Belfast-born man living in Magheraveely […]
Man assaults police during walk home from night out
A CLOGHER man assaulted police officers at the weekend while walking home with his partner after a night out. George Farrell (39), of Main Street, Clogher, appeared before Enniskillen Magistrates Court on Monday. The court heard that, on Saturday (December 28), Farrell and his partner were unable to get a taxi back to their home in […]