A new short film has been made about the history of Lisnaskea workhouse and famine graveyard. The film, which is available on YouTube, tells the story of this important period of local history. Lisnaskea workhouse was situated just off the Newtownbutler road. The site for the workhouse was bought from the local landlord Lord Erne […]
Reopening Cladagh Glen trail could cost up to £84,000
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REOPENING a popular path in Fermanagh could cost up to £84,000, a Stormont department has revealed. The Cladagh Glen walking trail, located within the Cuilcagh Lakelands UNESCO Global Geopark, was closed last year over safety concerns. The trail had only reopened in 2024 after extensive repair work. However, there remains doubt when the path will […]
Why are so many bins in council area not being emptied?
FERMANAGH and Omagh District is to be asked to come up with a plan to address the number of missed bin collections in the local area. It is understood the council and councillors have been contacted by many local residents recently about their bins not being empty. The issue has got so bad that a […]
Council urged to scrap plan to sell land in Kesh
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FERMANAGH and Omagh District Council will tomorrow be asked to scrap plans to sell former playing fields in Kesh. The council has put 2.4 acres of land at Mantlin Road in the village, which was previously used for sporting activities, up for sale. However, DUP councillors on the local authority want to see the proposed […]
‘Eerie atmosphere’ in Abu Dhabi says Fermanagh ex-pat
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A FERMANAGH man living in Abu Dhabi has said it ‘feels a bit like the pandemic again’ as fears grow over the escalating conflict in the Middle East. Adrian McGurn from Derrygonnelly is one of a number of Fermanagh ex-pats living in the Middle East who have been affected by the ongoing conflict between Iran, […]
Fermanagh volunteers step up as ambulance pressure high
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AS emergency services across Fermanagh continue to face unprecedented pressure, a local volunteer group has reaffirmed its pledge to support rural communities when every second counts. Established in 2021, the Lower Erne Community First Responders was formed by local volunteers – many from agricultural backgrounds – to provide potentially life-saving care in the crucial minutes […]
Josie remembered as ‘one of a kind’
THE late Josie Tierney has been remembered in Roslea for her fun, humour and community spirit. Formerly of Tattenbar, Ms Tierney passed away peacefully at the South West Acute Hospital in Enniskillen on February 23. Ms Tierney was an active member of the Roslea community, working for many years in a local corner shop, O’Donnell’s. She […]
Missile debris lands on Boho teacher’s roof in Doha
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A Fermanagh teacher living in Doha has spoken of the “anxiety in the air” in the Middle East after debris from a missile landed on the roof of her apartment building this morning. Antonia Cameron (24), from Boho, is among a number of Fermanagh residents affected by the escalating conflict involving Iran, Israel and the […]
Fuel prices fall to lowest level in years
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FUEL prices in Fermanagh have dropped to their lowest level in recent years, offering welcome relief for motorists – although they remain slightly above the Northern Ireland average. At the time of publishing, petrol in Enniskillen was averaging 125.4p per litre, 0.6p higher than the North of Ireland’s average of 124.8p. Diesel prices were higher at […]
‘You can still see missiles flying overhead‘
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A FERMANAGH woman who lives just 20 minutes from a luxury Dubai hotel struck by an Iranian missile has described the past 24 hours as ‘very surreal’. Residents in Dubai and across the Middle East have been left shocked after a major conflict erupted between Iran, Israel and the United States. Leona McHugh, originally from […]