Work on ‘Third World’ road to Dublin could take 2 years


Anyone living in the south west of the county, and anyone who regularly travels to Cavan or Dublin, will be acutely aware of the issues on this busy stretch of road.  In the past the road has been described as “a third world carriageway”, where decades-overdue widening and resurfacing works have been taking place on […]

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Man put stolen items in mobility scooter


AN ENNISKILLEN man has been fined for stealing groceries from Asda.  Melvyn Bussell (37) of Cleenish Park in the town appeared at a remote sitting of Enniskillen Magistrates Court on Monday where he pleaded guilty to theft in relation to an incident over a year ago.  On March 15, 2019 security staff at Asda in […]

Crack garda unit to stay on Fermanagh border


THE ARMED response that was deployed temporarily along the Fermanagh border last year is to be  expanded and made permanent.  Last September Garda Commissioner Drew Harris announced the an armed support unit (ASU) was to begin patrolling the border in Cavan and Monaghan. The unit was made up of up to 20 gardai from other […]

Halloween festival set to be latest cancellation


TRICK OR TREAT could be cancelled in Fermanagh this year, as health officials warn that breaching Covid restrictions would not be a sensible move as positive cases continue to rise in the area.  The annual Halloween festival in Enniskillen is widely known for its extravagant firework display, attracting crowds from near and afar as they […]

Local woman comes to the rescue of doomed birds


HAPPY hens made their way to Fermanagh after an egg-ceptional rescue this week. John Doonan’s bus may be well familiar with transporting hens of a human sort, but this time the chicks on board were feathered and full of voice.  Local woman Diana McChesney has rescued up to 1,000 hens which were due to be […]

First pint since Paddy’s Day!


LOCALS across Fermanagh finally got a taste of the new normal, as drink-only pubs reopened its doors for the first time since St Patrick’s day.  “We have been delighted all week”, explained Mark Edwards from Blakes of the Hollow. “It’s been a long and challenging time for the bar.  “It was lovely to see our […]