FR BRIAN D’Arcy told mourners at Brendan Grace’s funeral that the veteran entertainer’s memory would forever live on. Arney native Fr D’arcy was the chief celebrant at the funeral of entertainer and comedian Brendan Grace who died on Thursday aged 68 following a short illness. Thousands of fans lined the streets of Dublin on Monday […]
Tourist left shaken as boat is ‘swarmed’ by youths
A MAN who was holidaying on Lough Erne has warned boat users to be aware of youths who he says ‘stormed’ his boat at Muckross Bay near Kesh. Over the weekend, a family hired a boat and were travelling around Lough Erne. On Sunday evening, they pulled into Muckross Bay near Kesh, and were met […]
Family of stroke victim in plea to save SWAH unit
A FERMANAGH family whose mother is currently a patient in the SWAH stroke unit has spoken out about the devastating affect its closure would have on other families across the county. Lisnaskea woman Kathleen McCaffrey (78) has been a patient in the unit for around ten weeks after she suffered two serious strokes. The McCaffrey […]
Massive £2million investment by local quarry company
SIGNFICANT investment of £2 million has seen state of the art equipment installed at a Fivemiletown quarry. Acheson and Glover, manufacturer of concrete building products based on the Creevehill Road has installed a wash plant. It is anticipated that the investment in new equipment will sustain ongoing employment levels. The new equipment is part of […]
Bishop celebrates 50 years in church
FORMER BISHOP of Clogher Liam MacDaid has celebrated the Golden Jubilee of his ordination to the priesthood. On Sunday, Bishop Liam MacDaid, Bishop Emeritus of Clogher was joined by members of his family, classmates, friends, former colleagues and many other members of the local community to celebrate the 50th anniversary of his ordination. A native […]
Forthill Park: the quietest beauty spot in Fermanagh?
THERE’S little doubt that Forthilll Park in Enniskillen is one of the county town’s most attractive public spaces. The trouble is it is woefully underused, not enough people seem to know about it, and by and large it lies empty for most of the year. Although major plans are being put in place to develop […]
‘People power’ to voice opposition to planned pig farm
A HUGE crowd is expected for a public meeting due to be held next week on the proposed pig farm in Derrylin. Organised by the Derrylin Community Association, the meeting will take place at St Ninnidh’s Hall next Thursday, July 25th, at 8pm. While the meeting will not focus solely on the planned piggery, and […]
Fermanagh fails to make it list of top attractions
…even Craigavon and Bangor are getting more visitors!
Council to scrap free public wifi in Enniskillen
The Council have said increasing costs and poor coverage is behind the decision.
2,000 local jobs at risk
AROUND 2,000 jobs could be lost in Fermanagh as a direct result of Brexit. That was the stark reality laid bare in a report last week from the Department of the Economy which stated 40,000 jobs were at risk across the North if there is a no deal Brexit. By that reckoning Fermanagh would lose […]