After watching his side overcome Belnaleck with ten points to spare, Derrygonnelly Harps manager Sean Flanagan said his team will need to show more improvement this weekend when they take on Erne Gaels this Sunday: “We are happy enough just to get the win first and foremost and some elements of our performance were impressive, […]
Fermanagh businesses up for sustainability awards
Both Erne Water Taxi and social enterprise The Kindness Postbox have been nominated for an All-Ireland Sustainability Awards.
SWAH surgery situation raised in House of Lords
THE FIGHT to save SWAH surgery has been taken to the halls of Westminster. Last week Lord Brookeborough, who is a hereditary peer, raised the issue at the House of Lords, after having already written to MPs in the Commons urging them “to provide as much help and influence” as they can in helping restore […]
US envoy welcomed home to Fermanagh
Mr Kennedy was in Enniskillen in an official capacity, for a business breakfast to discuss investment opportunities in the area.
Concern Lough Neagh crisis could hit Fermanagh lakes
Blue-green algae has been reported at various locations across Fermanagh in recent months.
Troubles legacy chief to act as peacemaker
FORMER senior police officer Peter Sheridan has said he is ‘absolutely committed’ to carrying out his role as the head of investigations of a new Troubles legacy body. The controversial Troubles Legacy Bill came into law yesterday (Tuesday), the Northern Ireland Office confirmed. The Bill passed the final stage of scrutiny, Royal Assent, on Monday. Mr Sheridan, who is […]
Natasha’s birthday party a big success
THE Newtownbutler community recently united to hold a special birthday party for much-loved member Natasha Graham. On Saturday, the popular character celebrated her 30th birthday party and the local community used the special celebration as a fundraiser for Marie Curie. In September 1993, Natasha was born six weeks premature and she was only given seconds to […]
Yoga, meditation, breathing practices during pregnancy
IF you are thinking about getting pregnant, then its time you also thought about yoga. You should also work with an experienced yoga professional who has many years’ experience working with people with different conditions including pregnancy. WEBMD has a brilliant article on the benefits of yoga for pregnancy and practicing prenatal yoga can benefit both […]
Enniskillen has never looked so good!
THERE’S no shortage of street art in Enniskillen – and two new murals have added even more colour and vibrancy to the county town. On the wall of the Fermanagh Cottage Industries at East Bridge Street in Enniskillen, an Australian artist has designed a new mural, featuring some of the town’s most famous sites. Danni […]
£12m Carrybridge Hotel and Marina plans get green light
THE demolition of the Carrybridge Hotel and Marina in Lisbellaw and construction of a new £12 million hotel in its place has been given the go-ahead. The redevelopment was approved at a Fermanagh and Omagh District Council planning committee meeting last Tuesday night. In January, plans were revealed for a future £12m revamp of the hotel, […]