DESPITE the fact it provides a vital service in the community, helping in the region of 400 local women a year, Fermanagh Women’s Aid (FWA) relies on grass-roots fundraising to help it continue its life-saving work. Indeed, only 40 percent of the service’s funding comes from statutory sources, with the rest of its funding coming […]
Stories from the stones…The history of Monea Castle
THE finest of Fermanagh’s plantation castles, Monea Castle is a wonderful display of the exuberant architectural style brought to Ulster by Scots from the western lowlands. Tall towers, Crow-step gables and projecting corner turrets are characteristic features, and the quality masonry at Monea shows the style to impressive effect. Built for Malcolm Hamilton, the castle […]
Fermanagh saddened after death of loved ones
FERMANAGH has been left shaken after a spate of serious road accidents and tragedies over the past week, including two separate fatal crashes just 48 hours apart. Mark Johnston from Newtownbutler was tragically killed on Thursday night after he was involved in a one-vehicle crash on the Newbridge Road. The dangers of Fermanagh’s road have further […]
Fermanagh community come together
Here in Fermanagh our local businesses have a special relationship with the community.
New era for historic Belle Isle estate
Savills has announced the successful sale of Belle Isle Estate, to the Crawford family from Lisbellaw.
Newtowbutler man admits domestic damage
The charges related to a domestic incident at the start of October.
Standing ovation for Fermanagh man’s film
‘The Unholylands’, which has a strong Fermanagh flavour, had its premier at the recent Belfast Film Festival.
Dunbar honoured with London fellowship award
The Enniskillen Gaels ambassador received huge acclaim for his success on the London stage.
Fermanagh joins St Vincent de Paul 180th celebrations
The Fermanagh branch of St Vincent de Paul has been praised for its “invaluable gift of companionship.”
SWAH: Private companies paid tens of millions
The Western Trust could have hired 160 surgeons with what it paid to private companies to carry out orthopaedic surgery.