THE Allianz Football League game between Leitrim and Fermanagh will not be played tomorrow (Sunday) as Leitrim does not have enough “fit to play players to fulfill this fixture”. Leitrim GAA confirmed the news this morning. “The reasons for this are genuine and revolve simply around the availability of enough fit to play players to […]
Enniskillen Rugby Club open spectator stand
ENNISKILLEN Rugby Club said the development of a new stand is “a fantastic asset” for its members and supporters after it received financial support from the Council and local businesses. Excitement was high at Mullaghmeen recently as the new spectator stand was officially opened, following a major redevelopment project, which will greatly benefit the fans […]
Top gong for Slieve Russell Hotel
THE Slieve Russell Hotel said that its staff is “the backbone of our success” after they were recognised at a major awards ceremony which celebrates some of the best hotels in Ireland. The Ballyconnell hotel, which was recently bought over by an Australian construction company, was named among the ‘Top 20 Best Large Workplaces’ at […]
Fermanagh mourns death of popular businessman
THE county has been left saddened following the death of Robert Lloyd Samuel McCullagh who was a well-known businessman in Fermanagh. Mr McCullagh was the founder of McCullagh Machinery, on the outskirts of Enniskillen, along with his son, Lloyd. The business has been running steadily in the county since 1990. Formerly of Skea Hall in […]
No compensation for Fermanagh people affected by storm
A GROUP, which was set up to assess whether people affected by Storm Éowyn could be eligible for compensation, said that individual payments “cannot be applied retrospectively” to people. Fermanagh was hit particularly hard by the storm, which caused widespread damage and issues. The group, which included members of the Department for the Economy, NIE Networks, […]
Speakers confirmed for Novena of Hope
SEVEN well-known personalities are to tell their stories of how they found hope and coped with unprecedented challenges in their life as the countdown begins to the popular Novena of Hope. The Graan, on the outskirts of Enniskillen, is preparing to welcome people from near and far for the nine-day event, which is scheduled to […]
Capping Fermanagh landfill site will cost £1.9 million
THE cost of capping the full Drummee Landfill Site will cost just shy of £2 million, it has been revealed. A ‘Business Case for Consideration and Noting’ to Fermanagh and Omagh District Council has reported the estimated cost of capping the full-to-capacity dump will cost a major £1,982,453.00. Twenty years after the Drummee Landfill Site […]
Fermanagh band The Tumbling Paddies to star on TG4
THE Tumbling Paddies are committed to keeping “things lively” at their gigs as they prepare to be the house band on a major TG4 talent show which recognises some of Ireland’s top stars. The Fermanagh band, who have burst onto the music scene, has been confirmed as the main act on ‘Glór Tíre’, on Tuesday […]
Tributes paid to ‘one of a kind’ Gemma McVeigh
THE Fermanagh community has been left deeply saddened following the death of much-loved nurse Gemma McVeigh who was remembered for her “infectious laughter” and “boundless energy.” Ms McVeigh passed away peacefully at the Palliative Care Unit at Omagh Hospital on Friday, following a long battle with illness, aged 44 years old. One of six children born […]
Mother and Baby Homes inquiry deadline extended
THE deadline has been extended for Fermanagh females who were “directly affected” by the Mother and Baby Institutions and Magdalene Laundries to share their stories and memories. A public inquiry and financial redress programme has been set up by the Stormont Executive to support the many affected, with Fermanagh and Omagh District Council backing the […]