FORMER Fermanagh manager Rory Gallagher is reportedly out of the running to be part of the new coaching setup at Naas, despite speculation that his appointment as coach was imminent. Earlier this morning (Monday), it was believed that the former Derry GAA boss was set to be part of a coaching team at Naas in […]
MLAs focus on infrastructure, healthcare, economy in 25
THE North’s MLAs are facing scrutiny after backing a motion that will see a ten per-cent increase in the running costs of the NI Assembly, along with a pay rise for themselves. The decision, which will raise the Assembly’s operational budget from £5.7 million to £64.2 million, is set to take effect from April 2025. […]
Major fire at Fermanagh property
THE Emergency Services are at the scene of a major fire in Irvinestown tonight (Sunday). More updates to follow.
Fermanagh MLAs focus on infrastructure and healthcare
THE North’s MLAs are facing scrutiny after backing a motion that will see a ten per-cent increase in the running costs of the NI Assembly, along with a pay rise for themselves. The decision, which will raise the Assembly’s operational budget from £5.7 million to £64.2 million, is set to take effect from April 2025. […]
Top award for school principal
A LOCAL school principal was recognised for his commitment to pastoral care of his pupils and staff. Brian McCloskey, school principal at St Mary’s Primary School in Fivemiletown, was recently named as the National Association of Pastoral Care in Education Patrol Leader of the Year. In his fourth year as principal of St Mary’s, Mr McCloskey […]
Santa spreads festive cheer at SWAH’s Children’s Ward
IN-PATIENTS at Children’s Ward at the South West Acute Hospital received a special treat recently when Santa Claus took time out of his busy schedule to stop in and say hello. The special day was organised by the team at Children’s Ward at the SWAH, as well as by representatives from the Continence Team and […]
Fermanagh farmers urged to act against BVD threats
LOCAL farmers are being urged to take precautions against a ‘serious and highly contagious disease’ that poses a growing threat to the agricultural industry. As winter sets in, farmers are being advised to remain vigilant around their cattle, with concerns rising over an increase in Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) cases locally. Northern Ireland Agriculture Minister […]
Enniskillen BID makes ‘positive progress’ in 2024
THE manager of Enniskillen Business Improvement District (BID) has hailed local shop owners and businesses for their commitment and creativity after tens of thousands of people visited the county town in 2024 Despite the ongoing cost-of-living crisis, businesses in the high street have navigated economic challenges and continued to expand, develop, and grow. History was […]
A-Z of a memorable GAA season in Fermanagh
A – Aghadrumsee ended their long wait for championship glory this summer after they defeated Newtownbutler to get their hands on the Junior Football Championship title. B – Belleek will remember 2024 for a long time after their senior men’s team ended their 42-year wait for the New York Cup, following a final replay victory over Enniskillen […]
Council chairman pledges focus on tourism in Fermanagh
THE chairman of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council has vowed to continue ‘developing our niche in tourism’ as the county prepares for what could be a challenging 2025. Ulster Unionist Party councillor John McClaughry, who was elected chairman in June, said boosting tourism has been his main focus so far. “We have to keep developing […]