ANOTHER trailer-marking event is to be held in Fermanagh next month. It follows the success of a similar event last weekend. Fifteen trailers were marked at the event in Garrison which was organised by the Erne West Neighbourhood Policing Team in a bid combat the theft of trailers. By getting their trailers marked, it deters […]
Community turns out in force in memory of Jamie
TRACTORS from across the county rolled into Derrygonnelly on Sunday afternoon for a special memorial run in honour of the late Jamie Thompson. The annual Jamie Thompson Memorial Tractor Run, held in memory of the father-of-one who passed away suddenly in October 2023, returned bigger than ever this year, with a large convoy of tractors […]
Police appeal after quad stolen in Fivemiletown
POLICE are appealing for information after a quad was stolen in Fivemiletown. The theft happened sometime between Wednesday, February 11 and Sunday, February 15. The red Honda Quad was stolen from an outbuilding on the Clabby Road in Fivemiletown. “If you have any information please contact 101 quoting police reference number CC2026021600286,” said a police […]
How one farmer is milking a new market in Lisnaskea
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In the heart of Lisnaskea, a milk vending machine is quietly changing the way people buy one of the most familiar staples in their fridge. Behind the venture is Niall O’Callaghan, a local man who did not grow up on a farm but discovered his love of agriculture during weekends and school holidays spent helping […]
Trailer-marking event being held in Garrison next week
FARMERS are being invited to attend a trailer marking event in Garrison next week. It has been organised in order to combat the theft of trailers which play such an important role in the agricultural industry. The event will be held at Gillaroo Community Centre on Tuesday, February 24, from 11am to 2pm. No booking […]
Farmers in border area being targeted by crime gang
POLICE believe a crime gang is deliberately targeting farmers in the border area to steal high-value vehicles. The PSNI today said they are currently investigating 75 reports of business-related crimes linked to the local agriculture sector. However, police believe there would be more victims who have not reported crimes. The PSNI have joined forces with […]
Trailer stolen from farm yard in Tempo
POLICE are appealing for information about the theft of trailer from a farm in Tempo. An Ifor William’s flatbed triple axle trailer was stolen from a farm yard on the Glengesh Road last month. The theft occurred between 8.30pm on Monday, July 28, and 8.30pm on Tuesday, July 29. “If you observed a trailer matching […]
Rare Swiss sheep make their home in Fermanagh
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A LOCAL woman, who is one of the only keepers of an award-winning flock of rare Valais Blacknose sheep in the North, is competing for glory at major UK shows. Jackie O’Shea and her husband Patrick own 22 Valais Blacknose sheep – a very rare variety which originate from a remote region in Switzerland, with only 19,000 purebreds in […]
Thousands sign petition to stop Fermanagh puppy farming
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A PETITION to shut down what organisers have alleged to be puppy farms in Fermanagh received over 10,000 signatures, with Stormont set to overhaul its dog breeding laws. Northern Ireland Agriculture Minister, Andrew Muir, is set to head up a major shake-up of breeding laws, including the potential appointment of an expert advisory group to review […]
Tough cuts ahead for Fermanagh butchers
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Butchers in Fermanagh are fearing for their futures as the price of beef cattle has risen significantly.