ONE of Fermanagh’s leading companies said they were ‘delighted’ after they scooped a major award at a celebration night for manufacturing firms in Dublin. Representatives from Ireland’s top manufacturing businesses recently descended to the Radisson Blu, Golden Hall in Dublin for the hugely prestigious and popular Manufacturing Excellence Awards 2024. Fermanagh-based Mannok was one of the […]
Files show authorities lied about Michael Leonard death
ARCHIVES uncovered by a victims’ charity have revealed the British authorities lied to the Irish government regarding information about the killing of local man Michael Leonard. The 24-year-old Pettigo man was shot in the back and killed by the RUC while crossing the border at Brookhill, Letter, Fermanagh in May, 1973. His family, including his cousin […]
Huge demand for new homes in Fermanagh
FERMANAGH estate agents have said they’re experiencing ‘very high levels of demand’ for houses from first-time buyers. Fermanagh estate agent, Niall Smyth, has said that demand within the first-time buyer sector in the county is ‘very positive’. “The key issue for first time buyers is the ability to purchase. Co-ownership is a mechanism that increases […]
Petrol bomb attack in Lisnaskea
Detectives are appealing for information following an attempted arson attack in Lisnaskea in the early hours of Sunday 7 April. Inspector Taylor said, “We received a report just after 1.20am that three men in balaclavas had arrived in a dark coloured vehicle and thrown a petrol bomb at a property in Trasna Way. “Thankfully, this […]
Derek Ryan collabs with ‘legend’ McCann on new single
FERMANAGH Country music star Derek Ryan said he was delighted to be able to write a new song for ‘legend’ Susan McCann. The Carlow singer, who’s currently living in Enniskillen, wrote the title track for McCann’s new single, ‘After All This Time’. Known as ‘Ireland’s First Lady of Country Music’, the Armagh singer has left […]
Kinawley getting set to stage another major concert
SOME of the top Country music stars from across the North are set to head to Kinawley early next month for a major concert. On Friday, May 3, the Kinawley venue is going to host a major concert, with six leading talents showing their skills on the big stage. Legendary Country music singer T.R Dallas […]
Wet weather adds to pressure on Fermanagh farmers
THE ongoing wet weather is adding to the financial pressures facing local farmers, with calls for the banks to provide leniency given the current situation. While March is normally seen as a turning point in the farming calendar, the weather in recent weeks has shown no signs of turning. The persistent rain has left many […]
Police warning for motorists in Enniskillen
Motorists in Enniskillen are advised of delays in the Tempo Road, Crannong Way and the Irvinestown Road following reports of an oil spillage in the area. Drivers should reduce speed and approach with caution. Delays are likely and drivers should seek an alternative route for their journey if possible.
COLUMN: Michael Hand – The meaning of faith
I DON’T like the term ‘to lose your faith’. It implies an element of carelessness, like losing your car keys or your wallet. I prefer to think about it as faith evolving. In my case, I no longer believe the rigid set of beliefs that was imposed on me when I was young. I have […]
Calls for rail to be extended to Fermanagh
THE ONGOING work to bring the railways back to the west could see tracks with speeds of 200km per hour, it has been revealed. However, as it stands, Fermanagh won’t be connected to the revolutionary infrastructure project. Recently Minister John O’Dowd suggested the tracks proposed by the All-Island Strategic Rail Review would be high-speed when eventually […]