Up to a dozen personnel hired in to ‘police’ Christmas lights event THE level of security at the Christmas light switch on in Enniskillen has been labelled ‘excessive’ with some onlookers reporting up to a dozen hired-in personnel to man the event at the Diamond Hundreds of people gathered in The Diamond in Enniskillen for […]
Tempo Road in line for major new housing development
THE Tempo Road in Enniskillen could be in line for a transformation as a major housing development is in the pipeline. The proposed Cherry Dale residential development, just past the Cherrymount Link roundabout and near the Independent Methodist Church, will consist of around 65 houses – made up of semi-detached and detached houses. The proposed […]
Anger over closure of school bus depot in Lisnaskea
THE Education Authority has announced the closure of the school bus depot in Lisnaskea. The closure is due to take place next Friday, November 30th with the EA bus depot services being moved to Enniskillen. Vehicle maintenance services which were previously carried out in Lisnaskea have already been transferred to Enniskillen, while a small amount […]
Flu fears causes church to suspend ‘peace’ handshake
ONE parish in Fermanagh has taken the decision to suspend the sign of peace at Mass until the end of the flu season, while other parishes are considering the decision. The tradition has been suspended in the Parish of Aghlurcher as a precautionary measure due to the continuing risk of parishioners getting the flu. Fr […]
Funding boost to transform old village tea room
Funding has been awarded to develop plans to transform a derelict listed building in the heart of Ederney into a modern well-being hub. The former Pat Murphy’s tea rooms and tobacconists was built around 1840, and has historically formed an important focal point for the community. The building’s front elevation has original multi-paned shop windows, […]
Police stage crackdown on motorists using illegal fuel
A police crack down targeting motorists using red diesel in Fermanagh this week, has detected several vehicles using the illegal fuel. Police were out in force on Monday, carrying out a road safety and anti burglary operations designed to proactively seek out travelling criminals and people committing traffic offences. A number of stops and […]
More volunteers needed to protect our red squirrels
In recent years, Fermanagh’s reds have bounced back and re-appeared in areas they were absent from .
Singer Brendan looking for your vote in X Factor
Irish singer and X Factor finalist Brendan Murray has close connections to Fermanagh!
Warning issued after mountain walkers have lucky escape
A warning has been issued by North West Mountain Rescue Team after three men had a lucky escape as they got lost on Cuilcagh Mountain and had to be rescued. The three young men left Florencecourt around 4.30pm last Monday heading for Cuilcagh Mountain, by following the Ulster Way but got into trouble as it quickly became dark […]