A LOCAL sheep farmer was left devastated after one of his animals suffered an “excruciating death” following a fatal dog attack, which highlights the serious dangers facing rural Fermanagh farmers. John Hazlett has been rearing sheep on his farm in Belleek for almost 20-years and he lost his first animal to a dog attack on […]
Fermanagh’s Country stars heading to Ardhowen Theatre
EXCITEMENT is building at the Ardhowen Theatre as eleven of Fermanagh’s top Country music stars are set to collaborate for a major celebration of music and ‘toe-tapping magic’. Arney singer Vincy Walmsley, who has been entertaining crowds for the best part of 30 years, has been confirmed as one of the headline acts at the […]
Fermanagh schools to close due to Storm Éowyn
ALL schools in Fermanagh have been advised to close tomorrow (Friday) due to Storm Éowyn. Northern Ireland Education Minister, Paul Givan, confirmed the news in a statement. “A red weather warning has been issued for Storm Éowyn and the Education Authority has advised that all schools should close tomorrow,” Mr Givan said, “I understand this […]
Red weather warning issued for Fermanagh
FERMANAGH residents are urged to be vigilant and take full precautions tomorrow (Friday) after a red weather warning has been issued for the North. The Met Office has confirmed that the weather warning will take effect from 7am to 2pm tomorrow, as Storm Éowyn is expected to hit the island. The fifth named storm of […]
Fermanagh firm receives multi-million investment
A FERMANAGH-BASED manufacturer has said it’s “proud to be at the forefront” of the production industry after it agreed a multi-million pound funding package to boost its development. RE-KKUR, which is located at Lisnaskea Business Unit, has revealed that it’s the beneficiary of a £3.75 million investment from Whiterock and the Investment Fund for Northern […]
Fermanagh residents have concerns about Royal Mail
A LOCAL MLA has said she fears that the ongoing controversy at Royal Mail will have “serious repercussions” for constituents after a resident reported a major delay in receiving hospital letters. Royal Mail has been in the headlines recently after reports that the management in Enniskillen informed employees it was scrapping overtime, a decision it would […]
North West Cup Final heartbreak for Ballinamallard
BALLINAMALLARD’S hopes of winning the North West Cup were dashed when Coleraine sub Tiernan Brolly scored a late winner in a highly entertaining encounter at The Showgrands. Coleraine made a fast start to the game, scoring the game’s opening goal after just seven minutes, when Sam McClintock capitalised on a misplaced Mallards pass and hammered […]
Fermanagh singer Maria releases popular new single
BOHO singer Maria Cameron has said she “truly loves what I do” after she released her new single ‘I Waited For You’, as she aims to build and expand on her already flourishing music career. The singer is regarded as one of the county’s top music artists. She’s regularly performing at some local venues, with her […]
Fermanagh doctor opens up on jail ordeal in new book
LOCAL doctor Patrick Treacy is urging people to “recognise the resilience within themselves” as he prepares to celebrate 25 years since he was released from a Saddam Hussein jail in Iraq. The world renowned professor from Garrison has spoken publicly about his ordeal in a new book titled ‘Don’t Give Up On Your Dreams’, which […]
Fermanagh sportsmen win Mary Peters Awards
THE sporting achievements of two of the county’s top sportsmen were recently celebrated at a special ceremony in Belfast where they received funding support from the Mary Peters Trust. The Mary Peters Trust, which was set up following the athletes victory at the 1972 Munich Olympic Games, is the leading sporting charity which provides financial […]