A WELL-KNOWN GAA figure in Fermanagh and south Donegal has accused a Labour party senator of being “partitionist”, after the politician criticised the Donegal management for of a “splash out” on a five-day training session at the Lough Erne Hotel Fermanagh, before the All-Ireland final.
New course helps tackle eating disorders
A NEW course to support carers of those with eating disorders has been launched in the county. It takes place in October.
Court round-up
A 19-year-old woman who harassed her victim over a six month period and then assaulted her, has been given a three-month custodial sentence, suspended for two years. She was ordered to pay £1,000 compensation to the injured party.
Community group objects to quarry extension
A COMMUNITY group, Letterbreen and Mullaghdun Community Partnership, are objecting to a twin planning application by Acheson & Glover Ltd at Cleggan Quarry, Belcoo.
Foster declines council fracking invitation
THE Enterprise Minister, Arlene Foster has declined an invitation from local councillors to discuss fracking in the county ‘at this time’.
Reduced petrol prices fuels pump price war
FERMANAGH retailers are losing out in a cross-border fuel war as motorists here continue to opt for neighbouring southern towns for cheaper petrol, according to a Fermanagh MLA.
Students must have hi-vis markings to prevent further deaths
School uniforms or school bags must carry some hi-vis reflective markings in order to prevent tragedy on our roads.
Appeal for school uniforms after busy start to term
CHARITY SHOPS here have reported a busy year in the lead-up to the start of the school term – with further appeals for uniforms being made.
Latest: Lisnaskea Danske Bank branch to close
DANKSE Bank has announced it is to close its Lisnaskea branch and merge with its Enniskillen branch at the beginning of December.
‘Fracking country’ is no joke for residents
TWO residents of ‘fracking country’, an expanse of wild and scenic beauty that stretches from Mullaghdun all the way into County Leitrim, spoke to the Herald of the impact on their lives of the ‘fracking’ threat, and, to a lesser degree, from quarrying operations in the area.