A FERMANAGH family has been surprised by the arrival a huge litter of adorable golden Labrador puppies. Poppy recently gave birth to 12 perfect pups and mothered them all until they were ready to head off to their new homes. While it’s not totally unheard of for Labradors to have litters of this size the […]
Retail complex decision deferred by Council
A DECISION on the future of multi-million pound retail and leisure complex proposed for the grounds of the former Unipork site has not been decided today. The controversial application was brought before the planning committee for consideration this afternoon. After lengthy debate and representations a proposal to defer a decision on determination of planning was […]
It’s decision day for retail and leisure complex
A DECISION on the future of a proposed multi-million pound retail and leisure complex in Enniskillen is expected today. The Council’s planning committee will meet this afternoon (16 December) to consider the application. Local planners have recommended refusal of planning permission for the project. Their report will be presented to the planning committee today. […]
Joyful sounds . . . Caritas virtual concert
LOCAL choir Caritas will be making a joyful noise in a very different way this festive season. The group formed in autumn 2014 and since then they have been a huge part of Christmas celebrations across the county and have raised £8000 for local charities. This year members adapted to overcome challenges posed by current […]
No plans to extend Christmas holidays
Education Minister Peter Weir has stated that there are no plans to extend Christmas holidays.
£1.3m of illicit cigarettes seized in Enniskillen
More than three million suspected illicit cigarettes have been seized by authorities here.
Claim-complex would turn town core into a‘waste ground’
RETAILERS and residents were among those represented at a pre-determination hearing on a proposed sizeable retail and leisure complex. Several objectors made their opinions known. First to speak was Ciara McGriskin of Station Green, Enniskillen. Ms McGriskin outlined that Station Green has live planning permission within the town centre boundary and when combined with vacant […]
Andrea’s cutting her locks for Little Princess Trust
TEN year-old Andrea Keown from Garrison has made the decision to donate up to 14 inches of her hair to charity. The primary 7 pupil at St Martin’s Primary School has never had her hair cut and when she decided the time had come to part ways with her long brown locks she wanted to […]
Principal commends pupils on ‘a remarkable year’
PUPILS and staff at St Mary’s High School, Brollagh celebrated academic, sporting, musical and extra curricular successes at a virtual prize giving this week. Principal Ann Carrigan welcomed pupils past and present to the virtual event and described this as an “historic year”. She commended pupils for having adapted to change through remote/blended learning with […]
Fermanagh virtual market gives charity a festive lift
A FERMANAGH virtual Christmas market and craft fair has proved to be a tremendous success. In the absence of traditional craft fairs this year thousands of local people have got behind a virtual market that uses social media to advertise products for sale. From cute knitted characters to fragrance gift sets or Christmas baubles there’s […]