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 […]
Work begins on Belcoo development
WORK is undergoing on a “significant” new development to the existing facilities at MacNean Park which will lead to a major benefit for the local Belcoo and extended Fermanagh community. The Belcoo O’Rahilly’s club has recently agreed a deal with McGrath Contracts to develop its facilities and excitement is building in the locality as to what it’ll […]
Balcas’ pellets to heat government buildings
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 […]