Premier fixtures Monday 29th July, 3pm Valencia v Fermanagh @ Coleraine Showgrounds Tuesday 30th July, 2pm Strikers v Fermanagh @ Ballymoney Wednesday 31st July, 3pm Armagh v Fermanagh @ The Warren, Portstewart With the prospect of facing one of the finest Academy sides in Europe in the opening round of Premier fixtures, manager Scott […]
Fears Fermanagh could miss major broadband project
There are fears that significant areas of Fermanagh may be left out of a major broadband improvement project. In recent days the Department for Economy (DfE) announced the launch of a £165 million broadband roll-out scheme, Project Stratum. The project funded from the confidence and supply agreement aims to improve connectivity for those unable to […]
Fermanagh take on familiar foes
Here we go again, Fermanagh lock horns with Antrim this Sunday at Glenavy in a third championship encounter this year, and a fifth time since January. As it stands it’s three wins from four for the Erne girls, but Jonny Garrity and his players are still stinging from their Ulster final loss. Having beaten the […]
Bail refused after terms breached in home invasion case
Bail has been refused in the case of an alleged home invasion in which the occupants believed they would be killed, after the accused arrived at the house, twice within an hour. This was a direct breach of high court bail, granted with very strict terms two weeks beforehand. This followed a previous unsuccessful magistrates […]
Bright future for historic building with dark past
PLANS for the pioneering redevelopment of the old Enniskillen Workhouse have been revealed. The Council is getting set to begin work on transforming the 19th century building into a heritage hub that will also include enterprise facilities. Recognising the historical importance of the workhouse and its significance in the town, the Council is held two […]
Disruption in town centre as works gets underway
THERE has been more traffic disruption in Enniskillen town centre as work gets under way to replace the town’s electric cables, some of which are 80-years-old. Some businesses are not happy about yet another week of gridlock, with work beginning in the Diamond area and moving up towards the Cathedral. However, NI Electricity (NIE) has […]
New signs to stop speeding
NEW speed detection signs have been installed on the main roads approaching the village of Lack. The two signs on either side of the village alert passing motorists to the speed they are travelling at, reminding them that the speed limit in the area is 30mph. The road running through the village is one main […]
Two people taken to hospital after car crash on A4 Road
Two people have been taken to South West Acute Hospital after a car crash on the Main A4 Road. The road is currently blocked by the collision which occured around 2pm at the Maguiresebridge turn off on the A4 Belfast Road. Emergency services are at the scene, and diversions are in place, so motorists are […]
Road resurfacing on the way under new investment
ROAD resurfacing, drainage works and footpath improvements are some of the road works listed for Fermanagh in the coming 12 months. A new report shines a light on the areas set to benefit from investment in road works, with a reduced budget of £140k allocated to local transport and safety measures within the Council area. […]
Weeks without water at the hottest time of the year
RESIDENTS of Swanlinbar have been unable to drink or wash using the tap water in their homes during the hottest weeks of the summer so far. A ban has been in place for the best part of a month, with householders warned not to use their running water for drinking or bathing after dangerously high […]