DAIRY farmers in Fermanagh and the rest of the North could be on the precipice of collapse if the Tory Government gets its way on the Protocol Bill. The stark warning has come from Damien McGennity of Border Communities Against Brexit (BCAB) who himself is a farmer. This Bill, which is now up for debate […]
New UUP Councillor unveiled
THE new UUP Councillor for Fermanagh & Omagh Council insists he will be “a keen activist in promoting peace and reconciliation for everyone”. Cllr Roy Crawford, pictured below, will take a seat representing the Enniskillen ward following the recent retirement of Cllr Howard Thornton. Having been a member of the UUP for more than two decades […]
Festivities as Balcas celebrates 60th anniversary
THE CELEBRATIONS for Balcas’ 60th anniversary have been continuing with festivities and family fun aplenty. All this year the local timber giant, formerly known as Ballycassidy Sawmills, will be marking six decades serving the people of Fermanagh, having employed many hundreds of locals over the years, including generations of families. Celebrating ‘Balcas at 60’ there has […]
Council hosts events for Positive Ageing Month
The Council have launched “Positive Ageing Month” to encourage older people to lead more independent and socially connected lives. In partnership with the Western Trust and South West Age Partnership, the initiative will run over the course of October with a number of events taking place. Chair of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council Councillor Barry […]
Farrell stood down by Munster over French court case
IRELAND rugby union international Chris Farrell from Fivemiletown has been stood down with immediate effect by Munster amid a legal case in France. The Bordeaux Court of Appeal in France confirmed last week the centre, who has made 15 appearances for Ireland, had been charged with the alleged non-prevention of crime in the Grenoble rugby club rape […]
Separate inquests for Concepta Leonard and her killer
A CORONER has ruled there will be separate inquests into the death of Concepta Leonard and also of her ex-partner who is believed to have killed her. Ms Leonard, 51, of Maguiresbridge was killed at her home in May 2017 with her son Conor, who was 30 at the time, being injured in the attack. […]
Shadow minister’s border poll remarks hearten Sinn Fein
NORTHERN Ireland shadow Secretary of State Peter Kyle’s comments that he would be prepared to call a referendum on Irish unity if certain conditions were met has been welcomed by Sinn Féin. Last weekend, Mr Kyle said if his party wins the next UK General Election and takes power and, if events show support for […]
Progress on N3 Drumsilla junction upgrade
Plans for much-needed safety improvements on the N3 Drumsilla Junction have been welcomed by Co. Cavan Counicllor, John Paul Feeley. Consultants engaged by Cavan County Council have finished the design drawings and are currently preparing tender documents to be completed in early October. It is hoped that the improvements will be in place early next […]
Funding package a boost for Fermanagh Tourism
AN Enniskillen motel owner has said the £11.5 million funding package for tourism in the North will help business get through “a difficult time”. Terry McCartney, owner of the Belmore Court Motel and a board member of Tourism NI, stated that the £11.5million package announced by Economy Minister, Gordon Lyons, is a welcome boost for […]
Footballer Lafferty faces 10-game ban
Enniskillen-born footballer, Kyle Lafferty, could be banned from playing for his club for 10 games following an alleged sectarian remark. Lafferty, 35, who plays for Scottish Premier League side Kilmarnock, was excluded from Northern Ireland’s recent Nations League fixtures following the video clip of him making the remark went viral online. He now faces a […]