Patrons attending Sunday’s Ulster semi-final between Fermanagh and Monaghan have been urged to allow themselves plenty of time for the trip to Omagh.
Fresh appeal after pair are rescued from stranded boat
TWO people have been rescued after their boat ran aground after losing power on Upper Lough Erne last week. Carrybridge RNLI launched both it’s inshore lifeboat and the its rescue water craft (RWC) last Friday afternoon, May 25th, after the Belfast Coastguard alerted the station to a 30ft cruiser in need of assistance on the […]
Health funding boost on the way for south Fermanagh
HEALTH care across the county, but particularly in south Fermanagh, could soon see a much-needed boost in local health services thanks to a multi-million Euro cross-border project. Funding is to be provided for A&E services across the entire Western Trust area as part of the EU-funded €8.8 million Co-operation and Working Together (CAWT) Acute Services […]
Drink driving DUP councillor’s ‘act of kindness’
Thomas Hogg, who is originally from Fermanagh, got behind the wheel in an “act of kindness” to help a stranded friend, his lawyer said.
£2.6m Lottery Fund boost for the birds and the bees
Lough Erne Landscape Partnership has been granted the investment from the Heritage Lottery Fund for wildlife conservation over the next years.
Heatwave brings fears of gorse fires
Fire crews attended a gorse fire near Irvinestown earlier this month.
Caused ‘wanton damage’ in ex-girlfriend’s home
AN Enniskillen man has to pay his ex-girlfriend’s mother compensation after going into their home without permission and causing damage. Nathan Bryans (27) of Galliagh Park appeared at Enniskillen Magistrates Court on Monday where he pleaded guilty to criminal damage and common assault. On Sunday December 3rd, Bryans’ ex-girlfriend’s mother was at home when she […]
Dozens of abandoned dogs put down by council
OVER the past eight months, 24 stray and abandoned dogs have been put down throughout the Council District. New figures reveal that the Fermanagh and Omagh District has the highest number of stray dogs which were put to sleep in the North, joint with Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough. In one eight month period from […]