WATER quality in Fermanagh is set for a significant improvement thanks to a funding boost, with the Executive stating it is a ‘key priority’ this year. Major concerns have been raised over the state of the water quality in Fermanagh, with excess sewage visible to many residents in local loughs, with a high level of […]
Rally star McShea ready for a big year
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Fermanagh’s first world rally champion has said the Craig Breen Foundation Prize will lead to “another incredibly exciting year” in motorsport, as his son continues to take the sport by storm. Monea man Niall McShea wrote his name into the history books in Australia in 2004 when he held off Scottish hotshot Alister McRea on the […]
Fermanagh footballer Smith returns to Dungannon
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Dungannon Swifts manager Rodney McAree said that Derrylin man Corey Smith will have fans ‘on the edge of your seat’ after he confirmed his return to Stangmore Park. The 20-year-old, who is one of the county’s brightest soccer prospects, signed for Dungannon Swifts earlier this month, from Coleraine. Smith, who was on loan from Dungannon […]
Sands’ memories recalled in national collection
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A number of letters and writings from the late Bobby Sands, the former MP for Fermanagh and South Tyrone, have gone on public display across Ireland. Award-winning journalist, Holly Lennon, has completed a major digital collection ‘Long Kesh Style’, which was recently named as winner of the Digital Repository of Ireland (DRI) Community Archive Scheme. The […]
Nathan Carter signs major record deal
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COUNTRY star Nathan Carter has said he’s ‘very excited’ after confirming he has agreed a major new record deal. The Liverpudlian, who has set up home in Fermanagh, has been teasing that he’s working on new music, spending time collaborating with world-renowned producer, Guy Chambers. Nathan has now confirmed that he’s going to be releasing […]
Concern as energy prices increasing
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MANY residents in Fermanagh are struggling to heat their homes, as concern grows over the rise in energy bills. Ofgen, the energy regulator, recently reported that energy bills have increased by an annual £3 per household for families who use electricity and gas to heat their homes and properties. Earlier this year, the energy regulator confirmed […]
Major support for defibrillator group
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A COMMUNITY group in Derrygonnelly said they were “delighted” after they received a significant £14,000 grant to renew existing defibrillators and cabinets in the area. The Sillees Defibrillator Support Group confirmed they had been awarded £14,000 through the National Lottery Community Fund, with the proceeds set to go towards providing potentially life-saving equipment. “We’re delighted […]
Fermanagh Ju Jitsu students impress at grading event
FERMANAGH Ju Jitsu recently celebrated the success and talents of their local students after a hugely successful grading event in Lisnaskea. Participants in WJJF Japanese Ju Jitsu classes in the Fermanagh group showcased their talents to Sho Shin David Toney, who awarded a number of belts to the Fermanagh competitors. Lyle Gawley from Fermanagh Ju […]
Trócaire honours 150 years of church with special gift
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ST Michael’s Parish Church in Enniskillen recently received a commemorative Trócaire box, to recognise 150 years of the church. Roisin O’Hara from Trócaire, along with local Trócaire ambassador Bridie Duffy, presented the box to Fr Raymond Donnelly, following a service at St Michael’s Church. “A commemorative Trócaire box cast in bronze was presented to St […]
Major retailer reports annual sales growth
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A LEADING retailer, which works out of the recently sold Erneside Shopping Centre in Enniskillen, is expecting that its full-year profits will be in the region of £1.15 billion. Fashion retail chain Next, which has a reported 700 stores across the world, enjoyed a strong year of business, with its full price sales for nine […]