Calls increase for improved mobile signal in Fermanagh


FERMANAGH mobile phone users fear they’re getting “left behind” as many still report severe and hugely frustrating issues with mobile and broadband reception in some villages in the county. The quality of phone reception has been an ongoing issue in Fermanagh for years, with some residents in the rural countryside struggling to simply make a […]


Miracle escape for Fermanagh children after bus crash


THE dangers of Fermanagh’s icy roads have been highlighted this morning (Wednesday) after a school bus left the road in the Tattygare Road area of Lisbellaw. The Police were called to the scene after a school bus was reported to have left the road, with “no serious injuries” reported. “Police attended a single vehicle road […]


St Patrick’s PS launches major fundraising bid


THE principal at St Patrick’s Primary School in Derrygonnelly has said she’s “inspired by the enthusiasm and creativity” of her pupils after they launched their mammoth fundraising campaign. St Patrick’s Primary School’s P7 Eco-Committee have launched a major online fundraiser, with the aim of raising £35,000 to develop a fully-equipped ICT suite to help with […]


Fermanagh drama groups excelling on stage


A NUMBER of local actors and actresses have won some top awards as two breakaway groups from Fermanagh School of Music and Performing Arts continue to make their mark on stage. Ciara O’Flanagan’s Fermanagh School of Music and Performing Arts group recently made the decision to divide its cast into two separate sections, Devenish Drama and […]


Fermanagh saddened after death of loved ones


FERMANAGH has been left shaken after a spate of serious road accidents and tragedies over the past week, including two separate fatal crashes just 48 hours apart. Mark Johnston from Newtownbutler was tragically killed on Thursday night after he was involved in a one-vehicle crash on the Newbridge Road. The dangers of Fermanagh’s road have further […]


No serious injuries after three-vehicle Fermanagh crash


POLICE have confirmed that “serious injuries were not reported” after a three-vehicle crash occurred at the Killadeas Road in Ballinamallard this morning (Thursday). “Police responded to a report of a three-vehicle road traffic collision at approximately 9.50am on Thursday, 14th November in the Killadeas Road, Ballinamallard,” a spokesperson said. “Officers attended alongside colleagues from the […]


Singer Samantha confirms Tempo gig


FERMANAGH musician and singer Samantha Breslin is set to mark her return to live music with a special gig at her hometown of Tempo this weekend, where she’ll collaborate with a local star. The award-winning Country music singer confirmed that she’s going to be headlining a gig at the Milltown Manor pup in Tempo on […]


Award nominations for Fermanagh businesses


THREE Enniskillen businesses are in the running for top accolades at the prestigious ‘NI Food to Go Awards’ which are celebrating some of the best food-to-go businesses. Henderson’s Foodservice is preparing to celebrate the top food-to-go businesses at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Belfast next Tuesday (November 19) and some local firms are leading the […]