Criminal gangs from across the UK are using parts of rural Fermanagh to grow “high quality” cannabis in drug farms which is being sold on to other parts of the North.
Our new MP Tom Elliott is sworn in
It has been a whirlwind two weeks for newly elected MP Tom Elliott as he settles into his new role in Westminster.
Commmunity transport initiative disappointed at massive funding cut
A COMMUNITY transport group, based in Enniskillen, that provides subsidised transport to eligible people in isolated parts of the county, including Dial-a-Lift, is fighting back against a 39 per cent in funding.
McGrath speaks out on club v county
Fermanagh manager Pete McGrath has spoken of the difficulties in keeping his panel fit for Ulster championship while the club programme is in progress.
Old Erne Hospital site snapped up by council for £1.35m
ENNISKILLEN’S South West College is set to develop a £24m ‘state of the art’ education facility at the former Erne Hospital site.
Local SDLP divided over leader’s future
THERE are mixed views within SDLP members in Fermanagh with newly re-elected MP, Alasdair McDonnell insisting on holding on to the leadership despite the fact he will be giving up his seat in the Assembly and spending more time at Westminster.
Three detections for drink driving over the weekend
Police in Fermanagh ran a road safety operation over the weekend as part of continued efforts to encourage drivers to take more care on the roads.
VIDEO: Ballinamallard midfielder shows why you shouldn’t fall asleep on your stag do
There are perhaps a couple of rules to bear in mind when on your stag do – and not falling asleep in front of your friends is probably one of them.
Toner sets sights on world glory
March was certainly a month to remember for Denise Toner. She laid down a marker early in the month winning gold in the 800m and 1,500m at the National Masters Championships in the Athlone International Indoor Arena. But she was about to things to a whole new level. On March 26th she captured European gold […]
Locally based artist’s work on display in London
A work by Fermanagh based artist Rita Duffy is among works to be included in the first major exhibition of Irish Art to be held in London for over 30 years. The Art of a Nation exhibition opens at the Mall Galleries in London on May 13th and closes on May 31st. Duffy’s “The Geansaí’’ […]