THE son of the late Richard Britton said he is “absolutely amazed” with the support his family has received as bikes from across Ireland prepare for a memorial ride to mark his 20th anniversary. From Enniskillen, Mr Britton was one of Ireland’s motorcycle road racers. During his career, he won the Regal 600 Championship four times, setting […]
Fermanagh singer Conor releases new single
The Arney singer has established himself as one of the county’s rising stars on the Country scene.
Fermanagh residents bracing for rise in bills
Fermanagh households have been warned there will be a sharp rise in costs of items and a big hike in bills coming into force in April.
Fermanagh families holding out hope for justice
A TROUBLES legacy body, with a former senior police officer from Enniskillen at the helm, remains committed to getting the “unvarnished truth for victims, survivors and families” of the local conflict. Peter Sheridan, pictured below, is the commissioner for investigations at the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery, which will take over many unresolved […]
Lack of housing contributing to Fermanagh homelessness
THE shortage of available housing and cost-of-living crisis are “significant and constant issues” locally which are resulting in a growing number of people living on the streets in Fermanagh. There has been a growing number of people in the North who have found themselves homeless, with cross-border charity ‘Depaul’ pledging to support people who are in […]
Fermanagh rally star Armstrong ready for ERC title bid
KESH driver Jon Armstrong has said he’s “really looking forward” to partnering up with M-Sport for the upcoming FIA European Rally Championship. The Fermanagh man, who is regarded as one of the top rally drivers in Ireland, will be part of the M-Sport Ford World Rally Team for a full season tilt at the European […]
Country stars set to collab at Fermanagh dance
Excitement is building after it was confirmed that current ‘Glór Tíre’ contestant Patrick Treacy will headline what’s expected to be a sell-out gig.
Fermanagh in the grip of drug epidemic
TAKING drugs in Fermanagh is the new “norm” for many people, a recovering addict has said. The county is firmly in the grip of a major drug epidemic, with people of all ages turning to various forms of narcotics, despite the Police remaining committed to cracking down on the drugs trade. Over a 12 month […]
Number of pets abandoned in Fermanagh increases
THERE has been a massive increase in the number of pets being abandoned this year as one of the county’s leading animal sanctuaries continues to struggle with the huge demand on capacity. Bright Eyes Animal Sanctuary, located in Ballinamallard, has reported a huge number of pets being abandoned and dumped across Fermanagh, with another noticeable […]
NI Secretary of State launches new body in Enniskillen
THE Northern Ireland Secretary of State was in Enniskillen today (Friday) to launch a new body which will promote and boost trade across the UK, which is chaired by Arlene Foster. Hilary Benn confirmed during his visit to Fermanagh that five new members will join the Intertrade UK panel, which will be led by former […]