For several years locals have been campaigning for improvements to the main Enniskillen to Derrylin Road. In 2017 the Herald reported that residents had called for the improvements to be prioritised with the road, which is one of the busiest in the county likened to a “third world carriageway”. This week work started on the […]
Curtain comes down on Fermanagh’s championship
Fermanagh finished down to 12 men as Monaghan booked their place in the second round of the qualifiers.
Garrity plays cards close to chest ahead of rematch
“This game will be completely different from the league final” admits Fermanagh manager Johnny Garrity as he prepares his side for an Ulster semi-final clash with Antrim at Armagh on Sunday. It’s just over a month since the sides met in Clones, Garrity’s side sealing the Division 4 league title in a thrilling contest. The […]
Erne men will have to do it the hard way
All-Ireland SFC Qualifiers Round 1 Monaghan v Fermanagh Sunday, 1.45pm, St Tiernach’s Park, Clones Ref: Maurice Deegan (Laois) Tough times for the Fermanagh team. As one of the last teams out in championship action, their defeat to Donegal means they have little time to lick their wounds before turning their focus on the qualifiers. […]
Use it or lose it: fears for future of meals on wheels
Elderly and vulnerable people have been urged to sign up for the meals on wheels service provided by South West Acute Hospital with fears that the service could be lost. These meals are hot, nutritious and provided for those who meet the criteria led down by the Department of Health but recently the numbers of […]
Doctor’s position in Belleek still unfilled
THE Rathmore Clinic in Belleek is still trying to recruit a much-needed new doctor at at time when rural practices across the North are struggling to fill doctors’ positions. The practice, which caters for around 4000 patients, is on the look-out for a new GP to join their team. The post has become available as […]
A Ferney final as Rangers and Tummery set to lock horns
IFA Junior Cup Final Enniskillen Rangers v Tummery Athletic Saturday, 12 noon, Ferney Park, Ballinamallard It’s a high noon showdown this Saturday at Ferney Park for the trophy everyone wanted and the final nobody expected. Mercer League champions Enniskillen Rangers face Mulhern Cup winners Tummery Athletic in an all-Fermanagh & Western Irish Junior Cup […]
Fleadh folk doubling up in break with tradition
IN A break with tradition the Fermanagh Fleadh will be jointly hosted by two neighbouring communities. In previous years it has been left to one town or village to host the event, but this year south Fermanagh folk are showing that two is better than one with Derrylin and Kinawley pulling together to put on […]
Motorists face months of disruption for water upgrade
A FOUR month project to upgrade the water supply network in Enniskillen started this week. The work undertaken by NI Water has started in Darling Street and is expected to be completed by October 2019. Over the coming months works will progress throughout the town centre. This will include works at Church Street, High Street, […]
Lisnaskea plant processing a staggering 4m eggs a day!
A LISNASKEA based company is handling millions of eggs a day, and is continuing to go from strength to strength. Ready Egg Products, based at Manor Waterhouse Farm just outside Lisnaskea, processes over four million eggs every day and is thought to be among the largest producer of eggs in the UK – with many […]