NIAPA adds its voice to ammonia strategy


THE DRAFT Ammonia Strategy for Northern Ireland Consultation that closed for submissions on Friday, March 3rd, has suggested a series of measures to try and reduce the level of ammonia emissions from Farms in NI. Many of the suggested measures have caused a lot of concern among NIAPA members and the wider farming community, especially […]

Reunion planned for ’73 MacRory Cup winners


A SPECIAL reunion is planned at St Michael’s College to celebrate the success of the 1973 MacRory Cup winning team, as well as many other squads from earlier years who contributed to the historic victory. Fifty years ago, in March 1973, St Michael won their first MacRory Cup, after a three-point victory over Omagh CBS […]

SEFF helps hundreds access Troubles payments


A CAMPAIGN group which offers support for Troubles-related victims has offered assistance in helping to access payments that might be due to them. Kenny Donaldson, Director of Services for South East Fermanagh Foundation (SEFF), says that his group has already assisted with in the region of 700 applications for The Troubles Permanent Disablement Payment Scheme (TPDPS). […]

Ovens recalls learning of North’s first Covid case


MOST of us have our own distinct recollections of the early days of the pandemic but for one Fermanagh man, who was one of the first to learn the virus had arrived in the North, every moment of the beginning of the outbreak here will live long in his memory. As special advisor (SpAd) to […]

Sadness at death of much-loved Cecil


THE late Cecil Lynam will be remembered as a ‘thoroughly decent person’ who always ‘put others first’. Formally of Floraville in Enniskillen, Mr Lynam, passed away peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, surrounded by his family. Born to parents Jason Thomas and Martha Lynam in Cross Street, Mr Lynam was ‘a true townie’ who was ‘proud to […]