PLANNING permission is being sought to transform a former restaurant in Irvinestown into a funeral home. The Woodhill Hunting Lodge, which is located on the Enniskillen Road, has been closed for several years. The owner of the building, local undertaker Marcus Madill, has lodged a planning application with Fermanagh and Omagh District Council to turn […]
Big Fleadh celebrations being planned for Newtownbutler
NEWTOWNBUTLER Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann (CCE) branch is preparing to host the Fermanagh Fleadh for the third consecutive year, with the 55th County Fleadh taking place from May 31 to June 7. In advance of the week-long celebration of traditional music, song and dance, a major fundraising event has been organised to help meet the rising […]
New plans for play provision in Derrylin area
PEOPLE living in the Derrylin area are being given a chance to have their say on play provision in the area. Fermanagh and Omagh District Council approved a new Play Park Strategy 2021-2030 in February 2021. The strategy aims to guide the future provision, upgrade, development and sustainable management of play parks across the district. […]
Stormont hears of fears for Fermanagh economy
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FERMANAGH politicians have struck out at Stormont’s revaluation of businesses, saying it has left the hospitality sector ‘in fear’. Speaking to Stormont on Monday Fermanagh and South Tyrone MLA Diana Armstrong called for the rates to be freezed. “This system now effectively now taxes turnover instead of profit and it is doing so at the […]
The Tumbling Paddies’ hit national TV
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The Tumbling Paddies’ star just keeps rising, with the Fermanagh band wowing audiences across the country at the weekend ahead of their new tour. Last Friday the local legends appeared on the set of the Late Late Show on RTE, with the six-piece band performing their new single ‘Closing Time’ live Singing their praises ahead of the […]
NIE Networks issue update on Storm Chandra
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NIE Networks continues to operate under the Amber weather warning which will be in place to 9pm tonight. There are approximately 3800 customers currently off supply with a peak of 10,000 customers off supply at 9am. Local incident centres have been escalated in the impacted areas and we are currently responding to any faults on […]
Missed chances cost Erne men in league opener
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Fermanagh 0-12 Wexford 1-13 MISSED chances and scoring opportunities proved costly for Fermanagh as they lost their Division Three league opener against Wexford at Brewster Park on Sunday afternoon. Fermanagh made a strong start to the game in Enniskillen with Conor Love opening the scoring after four minutes with a point, before Páiric Hughes scored […]
Fermanagh businesses call Stormont health talk success
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BUSINESS leaders from Fermanagh have welcomed a successful and constructive engagement at Stormont on Monday at an event themed ‘Rural Health and Wealth.’ The meeting provided an opportunity for local business representatives to discuss key regional issues and priorities with MLAs from all parties. The event at Parliament Buildings brought together 14 representatives from 53 […]
Man called judge a ‘dirty whore’ in Enniskillen court
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A man refused bail at Enniskillen court on burglary and assault charges found himself in contempt of court after calling the judge a ‘dirty whore’. Anthony Joseph Quinn (35) is accused of entering a house as a trespasser and stealing £150 and a quantity of medication as well as possessing cocaine, cannabis and the prescription-only […]
Woman hospitalised as tree falls on car in Lisbellaw
A woman was taken to hospital after a tree fell on a car on Snowhill Road, Lisbellaw at around 8.30am this morning. PSNI said, “At this time her injuries are not believed to be serious. “The Snowhill Road remains blocked by fallen trees and should be avoided by motorists at present.”