A WELL-KNOWN Enniskillen businessman has been named as the new High Sheriff of Fermanagh. David Donaldson, owner of LE Graphics in Enniskillen, confirmed the news on his social media platforms on Saturday morning. ”I am both honoured and deeply privileged to have been appointed as the new High Sheriff for 2025 for the County of […]
Fermanagh road closed due to fallen electricity pole
FERMANAGH motorists have been urged to take extra caution on the roads around the county, after the Pertugo Road was closed due to a fallen electricity pole. ”Road users are advised the Pettigo Road, Kesh is blocked due to a fallen electricity pole, please seek alternate routes for your journey,” a statement from the Police […]
FIXTURES: Fermanagh hurlers to face Louth in opener
FERMANAGH will kick off their Allianz National Hurling League Division 4 campaign with a difficult away game against Louth on Saturday, January 25. Joe Baldwin’s side take on Longford in the second round, before hosting Monaghan in round three at Brewster Park on February 8. Fermanagh will again make the trip to Birmingham to take […]
Patrick Treacy to star at Kinawley buffet
LOCAL Country music star Patrick Treacy is set to entertain a large crowd who are expected to turn out to the Kinawley Community Centre for their much-anticipated Christmas Festive Buffet. Excitement is building in the locality ahead of the event on December 8, which will see a range of food and treats available by Florencecourt-based […]
Awards galore for Fermanagh hotel
THE Lough Erne Resort has said it’s “really privileged” after it won five top accolades at the prestigious and distinguished WeddingDates Awards which celebrates the best in the business. The Fermanagh resort finished first in five categories including Top Rated Wedding Venue in the UK, Top Wedding Venue in Northern Ireland and Top Wedding Venue […]
Housing Executive to invest in Fermanagh
THE Northern Ireland Housing Executive has pledged to spend £7.27 million on planned maintenance and stock improvements to houses across Fermanagh and Omagh next year. Representatives from the Housing Executive informed Fermanagh and Omagh District Council that local investment last year amounted to £60.65 million, with plans to increase the total. The pledge to spend […]
Questions raised around Kelly Lynch’s death
THE family of Kelly Lynch, who died in March, have claimed “there’s a lot of discrepancies” in the investigation of her death after a review has been ordered by the Garda Commissioner. The body of Ms Lynch, a much-loved 23-year-old from Lisnaskea, was found in the Ulster Canal in Monaghan on St Patrick’s Day. Her body was found 30 […]
Fermanagh band ready for American tour
THE Tumbling Paddies have said they’re “super excited” for the coming year after they confirmed that they’re heading to America and Canada for what’s expected to be five sold-out night of gigs. The six-man band recently gave Irish ex-pats living in the States a special treat when they confirmed that they’ll be kicking off their tour […]
MP blames Tory austerity for pay dispute
FERMANAGH health care workers have been told they “should not have to take strike action” after they were informed that any future pay deals will not match those of their counterparts in the UK. Local employees were left furious after the Northern Ireland Department for Health said they are financially unable to implement the recommended […]
Fermanagh family receives vital letter seven days late
A LOCAL family has blasted Royal Mail for its delayed delivery which saw a letter from the Northern Ireland Water Service arrive seven days late and on the same day their water was being turned off. Residents have recently hit out at Royal Mail over their local service, which according to a senior postman, is […]