EXCITEMENT is building throughout the county as two of Fermanagh’s top Country music stars are set to go head-to-head in a bid to get their hands on the coveted ‘Glór Tíre’ trophy. Donagh man Patrick Treacy and Bellanaleck talent Conor Owens are the latest singers to compete in the TG4 talent show, following in the […]
Local firm overseeing Ulster Canal development project
THE Project Lead of the Ulster Canal is committed to overseeing the “significant and ambitious project” which could result in an increase in tourism and better environment for Fermanagh. Paul Rogers, a long-serving Waterways Ireland employee, is tasked with overseeing the third-part of a multi-million pound development of the Ulster Canal, which will impact on […]
Closure of Unipork recalled 25 years on
AS excitement builds for the unveiling of the Lakeland Retail and Leisure Park on the Cornagrade Road, many are still hurting from the “particular heavy blow” of the closure of Unipork factory. In January 2000, 25-years ago this week, 200 people and their families were left devastated when it was confirmed that the Unipork factory […]
Fermanagh man John Garrity’s new cover goes viral
LOCAL singer John Garrity said he was delighted to showcase a “great song” about Ireland’s contribution to helping other countries as he went viral on social media for his latest release. The Enniskillen man, who has established himself as one of the top singers in the North, has been circulating on social media as his […]
Davy’s catch highlights importance of Fermanagh angling
LOCAL angler Davy McConville was in for a major surprise when he caught a giant pike at Dulrush Fishing Lodge recently which further emphasises the “potential of fishing” in Fermanagh. Major fears have been raised over the future of local angling after the Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs withdrew overtime funding which could […]
Fermanagh farmer ‘shocked’ after sheep killed
The latest incident in Derrygonnelly comes after a rise in dog attacks on sheep across Fermanagh.
Fermanagh mourns death of ‘fearless’ GAA player
AN outpouring of grief has been expressed throughout Fermanagh following the death of much-loved Stephen McCarthy, who passed away following a battle with illness. Mr McCarthy passed away peacefully at the South West Acute Hospital on Tuesday. Mr McCarthy was a respected GAA player for Teemore Shamrocks who represented his club with distinction at underage […]
Tributes to Lisnaskea man Noel McCaffrey
Tributes have been pouring in from around Fermanagh for GAA man Noel, who has been described as “a great character.”
Fermanagh border community shocked after man killed
THE Fermanagh border community has been left shocked following the death of a man, believed to be aged in his 60s, who died following a workplace accident in Ballyshannon today. The Emergency Services were called to the scene of an accident which occurred at a premises at Lisahully in Ballyshannon today (Wednesday). A man was […]
Council confirms new Irish language festival
GAEILGEOIRS and Irish language speakers are preparing for a major 17-day festival of culture and heritage with a number of events planned and set to take place during the major celebration. Fermanagh and Omagh District Council launched a grant scheme ‘Seachtain na Gaeilge le Energia’ where groups could apply for financial help to organise an Irish […]