New car park and picnic plan for local beauty spot


A NEW car park and picnic area has been proposed for Lough Navar, with the Council set to give the plans the green light. Two car parks have been proposed for 170m north east of Lough Achork and 50m north of Meenameen Lough, at the spectacular Lough Navar Forest Park near Derrygonnelly. As well as […]

75 years of Tubrid Pipe Band celebrated


THE Tubrid Pipe Band has been congratulated for their “dedication and hard work” as they celebrated their 75th anniversary. Fermanagh & Omagh District Council Chair, Barry McElduff, welcomed the band at a Townhall reception. The band was formed on October 1, 1947 by Rev G Reginald Howe, Sam Moore, Richard Kidney, Edward Noble and William Henry […]

Move to end fax machine use will threaten businesses


ONCE an essential part of office equipment, the days of the fax machine are coming to an end, but it could also signal major problems for local businesses. The UK’s communications regulator Ofcom is consulting on changes to telecoms rules that could see the apparatus no longer being used as telecoms providers would no longer be […]

Kindness Postbox shortlisted for prestigious award


AN INNOVATIVE kindness project, which started in Fermanagh and has grown across the North and far beyond, has been shortlisted for a major award. The Kindness Postbox was created by local woman Nuala O’Toole to help keep elderly residents connected during the Covid lockdowns and beyond, and to give them “something to smile about.” Started […]

Council Chair looks back on 2022


THE CHAIRMAN of the Council has pledged to ensure that the people of Fermanagh will have a platform for their voices to be heard. In the Chair’s annual end of year address, Cllr Barry McElduff looked back on the last 12 months and outlined his hopes for 2023. Cllr McElduff spoke ensuring that the Council […]

Sadness at passing of ‘happy go lucky’ Don


THE Enniskillen community was left saddened by the passing of one of its ‘much loved characters’ Don [Dominic] Burns. Mr Burns, aged 78 years, formally of Erne Drive, Cornagrade, passed away peacefully at the Millcroft Care Home on Wednesday, surrounded by his family. Born between the bridges in Wellington Place, Don was a ‘proud Enniskillener’ […]

Fermanagh people named on New Year’s Honours list


A NUMBER of Fermanagh people have been recognised in the New Year’s Honours list which was released last night [Thursday]. The annual awards recognises the achievements of people across the UK who have went above and beyond in their contribution to their local communities. One of this year’s recipients is Enniskillen’s Dara McAnulty. The 18-year […]

People with flu and Covid symptoms should stay at home


HEALTH officials have urged the public to stay at home if they develop Covid-19 or flu-like symptoms over the Christmas period. Fermanagh people have been warned to be extremely cautious while out and about shopping, commuting, and socialising this Christmas after a huge spike in Covid and flu cases this month. Mask-wearing on public transport, in shops, […]