Balcas owners open new site in Scotland


THE owners of Fermanagh’s leading timber manufacturer Balcas has officially opened a new multi-million pound facility in Scotland as the company continues to go from strength to strength. In October 2021, Glennon Brothers successfully took over Balcas and they invested significant funding into the Fermanagh-based company to help the business expand and develop. It was […]

Christie relieved as ‘Winged Leader’ makes history


LOCAL horse trainer David Christie said it was “unbelievable” after his horse ‘Winged Leader’ equalled an Irish point-to-pointer record at Necarne Estate which has stood for almost 70 years. There were jubilant scenes in Irvinestown on Saturday when the much-loved horse claimed his 33rd point-to-point victory, equalling an Irish record set by ‘Still William’ between 1959 […]

Cork calling for Fermanagh band


ERMANAGH band ‘Tully’ said they’re “really looking forward” to headlining at a major gig in Cork later next month as they continue to make major strides in their successful career in music. The Knocks band, who have been ever-present performers at many weddings and ceremonies, have risen to fame and earned major recognition following their […]

UK-US deal won’t help Fermanagh business
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THE Executive Director of one of Fermanagh’s leading businesses said they may be forced to “review” their exports to the US as fears grow that tariffs could have a major impact locally. Belleek Pottery annually exports over £2 million worth of products to America, but since President Donald Trump reported a 10-per-cent tariffs on UK […]

Fermanagh band confirm Pettigo gig


EXCITEMENT is building locally after The Tumbling Paddies confirmed that they’re going to be performing locally in Pettigo at what’s expected to be a major sold-out gig at the Termon Complex. The six-man Fermanagh band, who continue to make major strides in their impressive career, will stop-off for a two-hour gig at the Pettigo venue on […]

Geopark to reopen after storm damage


ONE of the county’s main geopark sites “will be open intermittently in the weeks ahead” as the responsible authorities continue to clear up the mass devastation caused by Storm Éowyn. Significant damage has been caused at the Lough Navar Forest and Scenic Drive in the storm. It’s understood that the tourist hotspot will reopen to […]

Fermanagh to walk in memory of Martina McMahon


PEOPLE in Fermanagh and Tyrone are expected to take part in a 23-mile walk from Trillick to Roslea next week to raise money and remember the life of the “very special” Martina McMahon. An outpouring of grief was expressed across the county’s last year when mother-of-two Ms McMahon, who was a stalwart of local GAA […]