By Thomas Maher COUNCILLORS in Fermanagh and Omagh have clashed over the merits of a four-day working week after reviewing a report on the first English council to permanently adopt the policy. South Cambridgeshire District Council introduced the shorter week on trial in January 2023 before making it permanent in July of this year. Findings […]
Frank travels summit to sea for Movember
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A LOCAL man and his friends have completed an epic 460km relay from Chamonix to Marseille, raising thousands for Movember in the process. Frank Rafferty, a 24-year-old from Enniskillen, was part of a six man team competing in The Speed Project. The race featured 36 teams from around the world. The race began at 4 am on August 22, in the […]
Fermanagh band performs for Gaza
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FERMANAGH band ‘Tully’ were one of the main acts who took centre stage in Roslea over the weekend at a concert which was held in a bid to raise money for people affected by war in Gaza. A large crowd turned out to Derrygannon Hall as part of the fundraiser in the county for the Medical […]
Enniskillen pupils reach Angus final
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FOUR pupils from Enniskillen Royal Grammar School are in the final stages of the prestigious ABP Angus Youth Challenge, after a year of showcasing their skills, teamwork and commitment to sustainable agriculture. Mackenzie Wilson, Jenson Lindsay, Alfie Thompson and Conor Phair began their journey 12 months ago and have since reared five calves, visited Brussels […]
Fermanagh runner to represent Ireland at Worlds
IRVINESTOWN athlete Edel Monaghan has been selected to represent Ireland at the upcoming World Mountain and Trail Running Championships in Canfranc-Pirineos in Spain. Following her superb performance at the International Selection Trials held earlier in the year, the Fermanagh talent has received an international call-up. This will be the first time Spain, and the Pyrenees […]
Fermanagh man denied bail on terrorism charges
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TWO men charged with terrorism offences have had their bail applications refused at Omagh Magistrates Court. Rory Logan (44), of Ross Close, Enniskillen, and Brian Cavlan (49), of Coronation Park, Aughnacloy, appeared before the court on Tuesday. Both are jointly charged with collecting information on serving police officers, allegedly for use in terrorism, on June […]
Beattie leads way for St Pat’s in Fermanagh JFC win
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St Pat’s Donagh 5-18 Coa 0-07 TWO second half goals from Nathan Beattie helped St Patrick’s Donagh to a heavy 26-point victory over Coa on Sunday afternoon as they set up a championship semi-final with Newtownbutler. The game, which was played at Louis Leonard Memorial Park, was never in any doubt with Gary Maguire’s side […]
Crimestoppers offers reward after agricultural thefts
CRIMESTOPPERS is now offering a reward following a recent spate of high value agricultural thefts in Fermanagh and in the Omagh area. From today, (Wednesday) a reward of £3,500 is available for information given directly to the charity that results in the arrest and conviction of those responsible. The ‘Herald has reported a number of […]
Bonner ‘one hundred per-cent’ committed to Fermanagh
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NEW Fermanagh manager Declan Bonner said there will be “no half measures” as he prepares to take the reigns at the Erne helm following his official appointment on Monday night. At a special County Board meeting, the Erne Gaels Belleek manager was ratified as the successor to Kieran Donnelly. Bonner, who guided Donegal to two […]
Fermanagh singer dedicates folk ballad to his mother
OVER 60 years after he won the All-Ireland Fleadh, 91-year-old Tommy McDermott captivated the crowd at the Dún Uladh Cultural Heritage Centre when he performed a song in memory of his late mother. The Lisnaskea man, a much-loved and cherished member of the Fermanagh community, took centre stage at the Omagh venue when he performed an […]