Enniskillen Rangers have sensationally been reinstated in the Irish Junior Cup following a ruling by the IFA Board on Wednesday evening.
New plans put fracking back on the agenda
A FRESH bid to bring fracking to Fermanagh has been made this week with the launch of a public consultation. The Department of Economy announced the receipt of an application for a Petroleum Licence covering approximately 600sq km in the south west of the county. Yesterday (Tuesday) the Department of Economy published documentation outlining this […]
‘Dreadful’ security dampens election celebrations
QUESTIONS have been asked about the level of security at the election count after families and friends of candidates were refused entry. On Friday and Saturday there was a high security presence at Omagh Leisure Centre during the election count, and only those on a pre-approved list were allowed into the centre. Those attending were […]
Belcoo folk out in force to welcome Colum home
LOCALS flocked to the streets to welcome home award winning Irish dancer Colum Higgins. Dozens of locals threw an impromptu homecoming celebration for the 14 year old dancer who was returning home after competing in a world championship competition held in Greensboro, North Carolina. Colum returns to Belcoo as the runner up in World Championship […]
‘Give us more power instead of Stormont!’
THE CONTINUED absence of the Stormont Assembly was undoubtedly one the main issues for voters at this year’s local election, dominating the conversation on the doorsteps along with Brexit, rates and roads. Councillors hold little power over these topics, aside from rates, though, while those who do have the power to work on the issues, […]
Deadline looms for views on future of the Ardhowen
THE public have been asked for the views on the potential redevelopment of the Ardhowen Theatre after fears the site could be sold off. Cogent Management Consulting is currently carrying out research on behalf of the Council to explore and consider the type of changes that should be made to the Ardhowen Theatre to ensure […]
St Ronan’s get set for 50th birthday celebrations
To mark the occasion Bishop Duffy will celebrate a special Mass.
‘Axe woman’ bound over after smashing car windows
The rear and side windows were smashed and the windscreen of the vehicle had been cracked.
All change on the Fermanagh front at FODC
That’s a wrap for Fermanagh candidates in the local council elections! After a long two days at the Omagh Count Centre, the Fermanagh councillors have now been elected. In the four Fermanagh DEAs, both Sinn Fein and the Ulster Unionists have six seats, SDLP have four seats, the DUP have three seats while the further […]