EXTENSIVE work and development is ongoing at Drummee Recycling Centre as the Council aims to have the project completed ‘as planned by October’. While Drummee Recycling Centre remains operation, major development works have been carried out at the Enniskillen landfill site in a bid to make the facility a more efficient and sustainable place. Dromore firm McCusker Contracts […]
New principal for Fermanagh school
THE new principal at the Erne Integrated College in Enniskillen has said he’s looking forward to playing a key role in the school’s ‘vibrant and successful history’. After stepping into the temporary principal post at Erne Integrated College following the retirement of Jimmy Jackson Ware, Darron McLaughlin has been confirmed as the new principal of […]
Fermanagh residents urged for views on new bypass
ENNISKILLEN residents have been urged to have their say on how the A4 Southern Bypass will maximise the ‘social, economic and environmental benefits’ for the county town. Following the resumption of the Stormont Executive, the people of the town were given a major boost when Northern Ireland Finance Minister Caoimhe Archibald allocated £16 million for […]
Rosie’s love for traditional singing is everlasting
FOR over five decades, Rosie Stewart has been a leading light in keeping the Irish traditional singing flame alive in Fermanagh and across the border counties. The recent remastering of her original album, which was produced in Derry back in 1984, has proved that the Cashel singer’s passion for music and song is stronger and burning […]
Planning application submitted for aeropark
A PLANNING application has been submitted for a major redevelopment project at St Angelo Airport in Enniskillen which could bring potential tourism and investment to the county. According to the Planning Portal for Northern Ireland, an application has been launched for the development of 10 no self-catering aviation hangar homes at the Killadeas Road-based airport. […]
Davy dedicates award to Rovers club members
LISNASKEA man Davy Wheeler said he was ‘very humbled’ after he received his BEM award at Hillsborough Castle on Tuesday morning. The 69-year-old was awarded a Order of the British Empire (BEM) award in the New Years’ Honours list for his services to association football in Fermanagh. The well-known Fermanagh man was presented with his award […]
Annie’s abseiling down Belfast tower for charity
AN Enniskillen woman is preparing to take on a hugely challenging 190-foot abseil down one of the North’s tallest buildings to raise money for a leading cancer charity. Next month, Annie Masterson will join up with her colleagues from the ‘Friends of Cancer Charity’ organisation, to abseil down Belfast City Hospital Tower. Located on the […]
Two deer killed on the Derrygonnelly Road
Motorists have been urged to take caution, with numerous reports of deer running aross the Derrygonnelly Road late at night.
Top prizes up for grabs in SWAH fundraiser
Irvinestown man Marcus Corrigan hosting a ‘Night at the Races’ in Charlie’s Bar in Enniskillen to raise funds for SWAH chair beds.
The Tumbling Paddies continue to soar in Irish charts
THE Tumbling Paddies have received ‘incredible’ support from Ireland’s leading music labels after they recorded their 31st consecutive week in the top 10 of the Irish Independent Charts. In 2023, the Fermanagh band took a major step in their music career by releasing a new album ‘The Journey So Far’ and it’s gone a big hit […]