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 […]
Businesses join new sustainability training programme
A NUMBER of businesses in Fermanagh and County Cavan have signed up to a new training programme designed to boost both local tourism and the environment. Launched by Cuilcagh Lakelands Geopark at Tullymore, Florencecourt, the Business Sustainability Training Programme (BSTP) is a framework that allows businesses in the two counties to come together to build a sustainable […]
Wanderers welcome Linfield to town
IRVINESTOWN Wanderers 2012s took on Belfast heavyweights, Linfield, in a friendly game at the Bawnacre Centre on Sunday. The Linfield side is graded at ‘red’ level, the elite of underage football in Belfast. Irvinestown 2012, who are graded a step below at ‘blue’ level, have had a very impressive season, winning a number of local […]
Books helping children cope with abusive homes
A NUMBER of books to help children and teenagers cope with domestic violent and sexual abuse have been snapped up by Fermanagh Women’s Aid. The books, which include a number of games as well, help kids and teens to express their feelings – be it anger or fear for example – and help to give them an opportunity […]
Local women celebrate 90 years of the WI
FERMANAGH members of the Women’s Institute (WI) are marking its 90th anniversary in Ulster with a special exhibition taking place in libraries across the county. A nostalgic look back through the years, the exhibition features photographs from the many events, activities and gatherings of the Erne Area WI and will be running at Lisnaskea, Irvinestown and […]
Cost of living crisis as serious as Covid pandemic
AN in-depth motion on he cost-of-living crisis has been rushed through at the local Council’s Regeneration and Community Committee meeting, having been carried over when not reached at the council’s full meeting in September. While the motion passed, the hurried nature left many members without the opportunity to contribute, and a tabled amendment was not discussed. […]
Home heating oil in Fermanagh highest price in North
CUSTOMERS in Fermanagh have the most expensive home heating oil in the North, new research has revealed. According to the Consumer Council’s home heating oil price checker, the average cost of 300L of oil is £309.37, 500L is £496.28 and 900L is £876.49. Last week, 300L of heating oil was £328.52, 500L cost £526.96 and 900L […]
Man arrested on burglary charge, released on bail
A 33-year-old man arrested on suspicion of aggravated burglary with intent to commit grievous bodily harm has been released on bail. The charge relates to an incident that took place at a property in the Cavandale area of Enniskillen on Wednesday, September 28. Of the incident, Detective Inspector Winters said: “It was reported to police […]