The hunt is on for the best walk in Co Fermanagh. Fermanagh & Omagh District Council has launched a survey in a bid to find out the favourite walk in the local council region. A total of 46 locations have been put forward for people to vote on. The vote closes on Friday, December 13.
People to be asked their views on history of Fermanagh
People in Co Fermanagh are to be given a say on how the county’s history can be preserved and developed. Fermanagh & Omagh District Council’s Draft Heritage Plan 2025-2030 will go out to public consultation at the beginning of next year. The plan aims to preserve, promote and celebrate the district’s cultural, natural, and built […]
Encirc accredited as a Living Wage employer
Encirc has been accredited as a Living Wage employer in Northern Ireland. The accreditation covers all three of Encirc’s UK sites, thereby making it one of just under 100 companies to have signed up to the voluntary scheme that recognises businesses that are committed to paying their staff the Real Living Wage. The Real Living […]
Today’s weather forecast for Co Fermanagh
Today will be a dry and chilly day with plenty of bright spells and a few patches of cloud. There will be light winds.
Parents still struggling as childcare costs soar
A FERMANAGH mother-of-one has said she “solely relies on our family” to provide childcare as the ongoing cost of the service worryingly soars throughout the North. An increasing number of local parents have been forced to give up work or take a break from employment as childcare costs continue to rise rapidly and have a major […]
Stories from the stones…Castle Balfour
CASTLE Balfour, formerly Castle Skeagh, was granted by King James I in the Plantation of Ulster to a Scottish Planter, a Lord Michael Balfour of Fife, Scotland in around 1610. As Lord ‘Michael’ Balfour had little inclination in settling in Fermanagh and completing the settlement requirements of such a grant, ie build a church, castle, […]
Bypass decision welcomed after Fermanagh road incidents
WITH the dangers of Fermanagh roads firmly highlighted following a spate of devastating accidents, the agreement for the development of the Enniskillen Bypass has been welcomed. Calls are increasing locally for improvement to the county’s roads and Northern Ireland Infrastructure Minister, John O’Dowd, confirmed a multi-million pound investment for the bypass. Residents were left concerned […]
New Lakeland Forum won’t include a sauna and steam room
THE Council is certainly feeling the heat after it was confirmed that there are no plans to include a sauna or steam room in the new multi-million pound Fermanagh Lakeland Forum. The Enniskillen leisure centre is set to close later this month until 2027 for the much-anticipated redevelopment project, but serious questions have being raised […]
Today’s death notices for Co Fermanagh
The death has occurred of Katie Boyle, Follom Big, Roslea, Fermanagh, BT92 7LR. Peacefully in the loving care of the staff at Altnagelvin Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Pre-deceased by her husband Michael and her son Patrick. Reposing at her home from 8.00pm this evening (Friday) until removal on Monday morning at 10.15am to […]
Businessman named new High Sheriff of Fermanagh
A WELL-KNOWN Enniskillen businessman has been named as the new High Sheriff of Fermanagh. David Donaldson, owner of LE Graphics in Enniskillen, confirmed the news on his social media platforms on Saturday morning. ”I am both honoured and deeply privileged to have been appointed as the new High Sheriff for 2025 for the County of […]