Fermanagh and Omagh District Council has reached a key construction milestone in the £70 million redevelopment of the Fermanagh Lakeland Forum, Enniskillen, with piling works on site now successfully completed. Completion of piling marks the end of a significant phase of early-stage construction and enables the project to move into the next important stage of […]
60 years of growing for Fermanagh Gardening Society
JUST six people turned up at its first meeting 60 years ago. However, since then, the Fermanagh Gardening Society has grown into an important group for so many people. The impact of the society has been recognised at a special reception organised by Fermanagh and Omagh District Council to mark the 60th anniversary of its […]
Big plans in the pipeline for Newtownbutler’s future
A new project has been launched to help revitalise Newtownbutler. The Rural Economic & Social Transformation And Resilience Transition Together (RESTART) programme is aimed at pumping new life into rural communities. As well as Newtownbutler, the programme will also focus on the towns of Belturbet and Clones in Co Monaghan. The aim is to support […]
High demand as Donegal band sells out Fermanagh venue
WITHIN hours of going on sale, tickets for Donegal band Onóir’s upcoming show at the Ardhowen Theatre have been sold out. A large crowd will once again turn out to the Enniskillen venue for the much-anticipated return of Onóir to the county on Thursday, May 28. The Donegal band have burst onto the music scene, […]
Fermanagh gymnasts excel as they honour Charlotte
HUNDREDS of gymnasts from across the island took part in the Charlotte Rose Memorial Cup, a local competition held to honour and recognise the memory of the late Charlotte Farrell. The county was left devastated in May 2024 when Charlotte from Lisnaskea, who was a pupil at Fivemiletown College, passed away suddenly aged 12 years […]
Assembly bill will rule out fracking in Fermanagh
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The Executive has agreed to introduce legislation to permanently end petroleum exploration and licensing in the North.
SWAH emergency surgery a ‘red line’ on safety – UNISON
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UNISON warns removal of emergency general surgery at Enniskillen hospital threatens patient safety and regional equality.
Fermanagh man to contest restraining order charge
AN Ederney man is to contest a charge of breaching a restraining order. Stephen Timlin (42), of Main Street in Ederney, is charged with breaching a restraining order in March 2025 which was put in place to prevent contact with an individual. Timlin will contest the charges at Enniskillen Magistrates’ Court on March 10.
11-hour fundraiser to support Fermanagh Fleadh
SOME of Fermanagh’s top Irish traditional musicians are set for an 11-hour music marathon to raise money for the Fermanagh Fleadh. Excitement is building in Newtownbutler ahead of the return of the Fermanagh Fleadh which will take place from May 31 to June 7, but ‘ever increasing costs’ continues to have an impact on the […]
Play park in Derrygonnelly to be redeveloped
RESIDENTS in Derrygonnelly are delighted after the Council confirmed the construction of a new play park is set to begin. As part of the Outdoor Recreational Capital Programme, a play facility will be developed at the Derrygonnelly Community Centre, in a major boost to residents and families living in the village. Councillor Barry McElduff, chairman […]