A SALE has been agreed for Fermanagh’s most expensive private property. The Herald understands a well-known local family has purchased Belle Isle Estate, which went on the market last year for £7.5 million. A sale was previously agreed, but later fell through, and it was later put back on the market with a guide price of £5,950,000. The Lisbellaw-based […]
Fermanagh police renew Lisnaskea arson appeal
The incident happened in the Lakeview area of Lisnaskea in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
Time border back on the agenda for Fermanagh
WHILE many of us relished the extra hour in bed last weekend, the twice annual clock change could end up becoming one of the most emotionally charged political issues of our time. Back in 2019, after years of consultations and discussions, the European Parliament voted to end daylight savings time, and thus the spring and autumn clock changes. The problem […]
Shock at sudden death of Fermanagh dentist
THE Fermanagh community has been left deeply shocked following the sudden death of much-loved dentist Tom Maguire who passed away in Spain on Monday night. Mr Maguire, who worked in the dental industry for over 50 years, passed away aged 89 years old. He grew up in Munville House in Lisnaskea, one of Fermanagh’s oldest […]
Review launched into death of Kelly Lynch
THE GARDA Commissioner has met with the family of young Fermanagh woman Kelly Marie Lynch, and has ordered a review of the investigation into the 23-year-old’s death. The local community was left stunned after the body of the popular Lisnaskea woman was found in the Ulster Canal in Monaghan on St Patrick’s Day this year. On […]
Fermanagh police appeal after Lisnaskea fire
TWO cars were damaged in a fire in Lisnaskea in the early hours of this morning (Tuesday, October 29). This incident happened in the Lakeview area of the town at around 12.45 am. Police have appealed for information on the blaze. Anyeone who may have saw anything or who has any information is asked to […]
Lori running 5K a day to help children in poverty
A FERMANAGH woman is running 5km a day throughout the month of October to raise much needed funds for Action for Children. Lori Corrigan was on one of her early morning walk with her dog Marley last year listening to a podcast, a one off Christmas special. The podcast was about children and families in poverty over Christmas, and […]
Will drivers put brakes on Fermanagh school bus routes?
A DISRUPTION earlier this month to students travelling on a local Education Authority (EA) school bus route has highlighted recent driver shortages in the county, a local councillor has claimed. Due to driver availability, the F090 Tempo/Enniskillen service did not run for the full day on Tuesday, October 8. St Joseph’s College, Enniskillen, posted about the disruption on […]
Man hunt for Fermanagh defendant
A MAN hunt is underway for a Fermanagh defendant who failed to appear in court. Marcus Elliffe, pictured, was due to appear in court back in June to answer allegations against him. However, when he did not turn up two bench warrants were issued for his arrest. Elliffe is also wanted in connection with a […]
Former MLA Barton returns to FODC Council chamber
FORMER MLA Rosemary Barton is to return to local politics. Ms Barton has been selected to fill the seat on Fermanagh and Omagh Council that was vacated by her UUP party colleague Diana Armstrong, who in turn has been selected to fill the seat vacated in the Assembly by Tom Elliot, with the former MLA […]