Maguiresbridge cyclist, Aidan Reihill, is getting on his bike next month to pedal for donations to help fulfil a friend’s last request. Reihill, who is 37 and is a former St Michael’s School pupil who currently works in marketing, is competing in next month’s Lakelander Gravel Grinder, Big Dog 100km Race, to raise funds for Bright […]
Fracking ban called for in the North
THE chairman of a Fermanagh environmental group has blasted fracking as “the fossil fuel industry’s pension plan”. Tom White of Belcoo Frack Free was commenting after British Prime Minister, Liz Truss, lifted the ban on fracking in England. Fracking is the practice of drilling for gas and oil from shale rock. However, fracking has proved to […]
Local businesses outraged at Enniskillen parking plans
“It’s leaving custom impossible as no one can get parked when we are all on our knees.”
Staff recruitment boost for SWAH neonatal unit
New staff have been speaking out about the joy of working at SWAH.
Share on Ice coming back even bigger next month
“We are delighted to be able to bring an even bigger rink to Fermanagh this year again.”
Under the bridge – Enniskillen set for yet more art
The mural is the latest in a series of works of public art appearing around the county town in recent times.
Fears Protocol Bill could turn sour for dairy farmers
DAIRY farmers in Fermanagh and the rest of the North could be on the precipice of collapse if the Tory Government gets its way on the Protocol Bill. The stark warning has come from Damien McGennity of Border Communities Against Brexit (BCAB) who himself is a farmer. This Bill, which is now up for debate […]
New UUP Councillor unveiled
THE new UUP Councillor for Fermanagh & Omagh Council insists he will be “a keen activist in promoting peace and reconciliation for everyone”. Cllr Roy Crawford, pictured below, will take a seat representing the Enniskillen ward following the recent retirement of Cllr Howard Thornton. Having been a member of the UUP for more than two decades […]
Festivities as Balcas celebrates 60th anniversary
THE CELEBRATIONS for Balcas’ 60th anniversary have been continuing with festivities and family fun aplenty. All this year the local timber giant, formerly known as Ballycassidy Sawmills, will be marking six decades serving the people of Fermanagh, having employed many hundreds of locals over the years, including generations of families. Celebrating ‘Balcas at 60’ there has […]
Council hosts events for Positive Ageing Month
The Council have launched “Positive Ageing Month” to encourage older people to lead more independent and socially connected lives. In partnership with the Western Trust and South West Age Partnership, the initiative will run over the course of October with a number of events taking place. Chair of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council Councillor Barry […]