‘If you lived in fear you couldn’t live your life’


A DIRECTOR of Quinn Industrial Holdings (QIH) has said he does not live his life in fear while undercurrents of intimidation linger. John McCartin said, “If you lived in fear you couldn’t live your life, you move on with your goals from day to day and that is what we do.” Mr McCartin, pictured below, […]


Concern for pedestrians on narrow village path


CONCERN for the safety of pedestrians walking on a stretch of footpath in Tempo has been highlighted this week. The stretch of footpath in question runs along the side of the historic Church of Ireland wall in the village. On the other side of the road is residential housing with gardens. Speaking to the Herald […]


Farmers facing into another winter of flooded fields


SOLUTIONS are being sought to address ongoing flooding issues in the Boho and Derrygonnelly area.  Flooding in the area has had an adverse impact on farmers, impacting on both land and livestock.  Local councillor Bernice Swift said DFI Rivers and Road officials recently attended a critical meeting with representative farmers of the Boho and lower […]


20 mph speed limits for outside primary schools


FOUR schools in Fermanagh are to have part-time 20mph speed limits installed. The local schools feature on a new list of 100 schools across the North to be included in the scheme.  While the introduction of this safety measure at St Aidan’s High School, Derrylin, St Mary’s Primary School Bellanaleck, St Mary’s Primary School Maguiresbridge […]


Farm complete with own wind turbine goes on the market


A LOCAL farm complete with extensive outbuildings and a wind turbine has gone on the market.  The 58 acre arable/grazing farm and farmhouse just outside Irvinestown is listed for sale by Pollock estate agent.  The land based on the Tummery road near Irvinestown boasts multiple good sized fields within close proximity to the farm yard. […]