THE Northern Ireland Executive recently awarded Fermanagh-based Balcas a staggering £7.25 million contract for wood pellets in its bid to heat government buildings, it has been revealed. It has been reported that the Department of Finance struck up a six-year agreement with Balcas, which would see the local company provide wood pellets for biomass burners […]
Council pledges over £100k to tourism body
THE Council pledged £105,840 to support Fermanagh Lakeland Tourism in 2024/25 following major fears that the business promotion service could be ceased, it has been revealed. A Freedom of Information requested showed that Fermanagh and Omagh District Council has matched its level of funding of £105,840 from 2023/24 for 2024/25, to help the organisation. The […]
Fermanagh farmers on ‘high alert’ of Foot and Mouth
FERMAMAGH farmers are high on alert after an outbreak of Foot and Mouth was discovered in Germany, with the North’s agriculture sector in a “different position” from the rest of the UK. Foot and Mouth is a serious contagious virus that can affect a number of livestock including cattle, sheep and pigs. The last reported […]
Rise in fraud scams in Fermanagh
FERMANAGH residents are being urged to remain vigilant of online and fraudulent scams after it was revealed that people across the North have lost up to £20 million to the schemes. An Enniskillen man revealed to the ‘Herald that he recently was the attempted victim of an insurance fraud scheme. The man received what appeared […]
Asian community to celebrate in Enniskillen
THE local Asian community is preparing to ring in the ‘Year of the Snake’ in style next week with a major festival of traditional music, song and dance in a bid to “keep our culture alive” locally. Chinese New Year falls next Wednesday (January 29), with the Erne District Chinese Families’ and Friends’ Association preparing for a […]
Claudia Buckley to headline Enniskillen gig
ONE of Ireland’s top Country stars are preparing for what’s expected to be a sold-out concert at the Ardhowen Theatre in Enniskillen, weeks after she recorded a local music video. Claudia Buckley, daughter of Country sensation Jimmy Buckley, has firmly established herself as one of the top local talents on the island, regularly heading gigs […]
Fears Fermanagh will suffer from tourism changes
THE Stormont Executive has unveiled a multi-million pound action-plan in a bid to increase tourism in the North but fears are high among locals that Fermanagh will be left behind yet again. The future of local tourism is already on a knife-edge after the Council has reportedly floated the idea of ceasing Fermanagh Lakeland Tourism […]
Fermanagh club miss out on major financial boost
THE chairman of Ballinamallard United has said the club is being “frozen out” when it comes to money after they missed out on significant financial investment from governing body UEFA. UEFA recently confirmed the launch of its solidarity payment scheme, with the aim of supporting smaller nations who are not in local action on a […]
Modern Tyres celebrates 60 years in business
THE director of Modern Tyres says they “are only getting started” as the Enniskillen-based independent tyre retailer aims to expand after it recently celebrated 60 years in business. The late Jimmy Byrne, originally from Dublin, was regarded as a pioneering light in local business. He took his first steps as an entrepreneur in 1962, when […]
Fermanagh farmer devastated after sheep killed
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 […]