AN ‘overall correct sheep’ from Kinawley took the top honours at the prestigious Irish Beltex Sheep Breeders Club’s In-lamb Show and Export Sale held at Dungannon Farmers’ Mart. Kinawley farmer Matthew Burleigh was left delighted after his ewe, named ‘Matt’s Jewel’, was named as the winner in the sale and show rings in Dungannon, winning […]
Fermanagh firms encouraged to consider sustainability
A NUMBER of Fermanagh businesses are set to link up with a leading organisation in a bid to “complete comprehensive assessments of our emissions” as the climate change crisis worsens. A new Net Zero Transformative Programme has been formed with support of a Mid South West leg organisation, and funding from Innovate UK. Local businesses […]
Foster slams ‘repression of women’ in Afghanistan
ARLENE Foster has said Afghanistan is “a rogue nation” as leading voices and political leaders show their support to the many females and women affected by the Taliban’s oppressive regime. Females in Afghanistan have been banned from taking part in education and sport during the Taliban’s reign. It’s prompted a recent call from political leaders […]
Community rallies in support of Fermanagh Women’s Aid
FERMANAGH Women’s Aid has praised the community and businesses for their “generosity, care and compassion” after they received a number of donations to support many local females. The non-profit support organisation reached out to the Fermanagh public for help before Christmas, in a call for essential items, after it revealed that it has supported 500 […]
Relief at Royal Mail overtime decision in Fermanagh
A POSTMAN has said “it’s a big relief” they’ll be able to work overtime after the management team at the Royal Mail branch in Enniskillen informed its employees of changes to their work. Local postmen were left concerned when they were informed that changes were going to be made to overtime patterns, a claim that Royal […]
Burns had ‘reservations’ over Gallagher’s Naas appointment
GAA President Jarlath Burns said he wanted to let Naas “know the reservations” that he had about them appointing Rory Gallagher as coach. It was recently reported that the GAA President had emailed the Kildare club with his concerns after it was revealed that the Belleek man was set to be part of the club’s […]
Hotel owner ‘concerned’ for future of local tourism
A LOCAL hotelier who has experienced a drop-off in people staying overnight in the county has said he would be “pessimistic” for the future of tourism as the cost-of-living crisis rolls on. Terry McCartney, owner of the Belmore Court and Motel in Enniskillen, reports a mixed 2024. “We got a good bit of corporate business, […]
St Kevin’s College pupils ready for Kenyan experience
THE pupils at St Kevin’s College are hoping to “make a difference to at least one person’s life” as they prepare to head off to Kenya for two weeks to provide help and support to a local seminary. Twenty-two students from the school, who are members of the Carlo Acutis Faith Group, will head to […]
Anglers lament possible cancellation of Classic
A LIVERPOOL angler who has been travelling to the county for 50 years to compete in the Fermanagh Fishing Classic said it’s “a sad day” that the event could be cancelled due to funding. Major concerns have been raised that the popular fishing festival could be scrapped after the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural […]
Fears gambling will be ‘a temptation’ with rising costs
A LOCAL father who lost his son to suicide as a result of a serious gambling addiction fears some people may be forced to turn to desperate measures as the cost-of-living crisis rolls on. With families and residents feeling the pressure, fears are high that some people may turn to gambling in a bid to […]