Longer wet winter leaves local farmers struggling


THE constant wet weather has intensified the pressure on Fermanagh’s desperate farmers whose livelihoods have been impacted as well as their mental health. April is normally seen as a month that marks a turning point in the farming calendar, but the weather in recent weeks has shown no signs of turning. The persistent rain has left […]

Farmer convicted for water pollution offences


ANDREW Hogg (34) of Coollane Road, Maguiresbridge was convicted at Enniskillen Magistrates’ Court for water pollution offences and fined a total of £500 plus £15 Offenders Levy. Hogg pleaded guilty and was charged under Article 7(1)(a) of the Water (Northern Ireland) Order 1999 for the offence of making a polluting discharge to a waterway on 16 […]

Country star Carter ready for ‘Cash for Kids’ concert


FERMANAGH Country music star Nathan Carter is set to headline a major concert in Enniskillen to raise money for disadvantaged children and young people. On Thursday, May 16, the Liverpudlian has confirmed that he’ll be taking to stage at the Lough Erne Resort for a ‘Cash for Kids Concert’. A huge crowd is expected to […]

COLUMN: Michael Hand- Incensing the priesthood


During my seven years studying for the priesthood at Maynooth Seminary, there were occasions when the powers that be could have questioned the appropriateness of my suitability. Indeed there were several incidents, had they come to light, the authorities would have had good grounds to expel me. But like Al Capone being caught for tax evasion, my […]

Weekend call out for RNLI crew


ENNISKILLEN’S RNLI crew was in action at the weekend, coming to the aid of a stricken fishing vessel on the lower lough. The call out came as the volunteer life-savers prepare for their annual fundraising drive in the coming weeks. On Saturday, April 13, Enniskillen RNLI launched its inshore lifeboat, the John and Jean Lewis, at 10.30am […]

Serious safety concerns over state of main road


THERE are fears it’s just a matter of time before there is another tragedy on the main Enniskillen to Irvinestown road, with a local family living on the route speaking out about the dangers they are witnessing daily. The A32, as one of the main arteries in and out of the county town, is one of […]