AN award-winning initiative to prevent badger-baiting is looking to help Fermanagh fight back against bloodsports. Operation Brockwatch – a scheme launched by the Ulster Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (USPCA) and the Northern Ireland Badger Group – recently received a special commendation at the National Wildlife Crime Prevention Conference for their badger sett monitoring work in […]
Church cafe helping people to connect
“WE laugh with the people who laugh and cry with the people who cry. We just hang out,” says Barbara Hayward who runs the Tea4U café at Enniskillen Presbyterian Church. The former Devenish College teacher runs the café to help people of all ages and all walks of life to connect with others and break […]
Fermanagh apartments awarded four-stars
IT’S a case of ‘stars in their eyes’ for the staff of the Enniskillen Watersedge Apartments as their hard work over the past year was rewarded after being given a four-star rating by Tourism NI. In making the award, Tourism NI commended Watersedge Apartments for being “a fantastic addition to the tourism product in the […]
Enniskillen leading on local and loyal shopping
AN Enniskillen man has rode off with the big prize given away as part of the town’s ‘Mi Rewards’ programme. Steven Gunner landed an Echelon Bike after points gained via the scheme – earned via every £1 spent in participating Enniskillen shops – put him in the national draw. Enniskillen introduced its Mi Rewards programme in December 2020, […]
CEO braves elements to help the homeless
THE chief executive of Kesh-based Worldwide Financial Planning is to brave the elements and show solidarity with the homeless in the CEO Sleepout. Peter McGahan will be joining other big hearted business leaders, business owners and senior executives, in an effort to make a difference in the lives of the 260,000 people across the North and […]
PSNI Interceptor teams crack down on shoplifting gangs
THE PSNI have said their anti-shoplifting strategy has been a big hit across Fermanagh and the North. Unveiled in 2020, the Police’s ANPR Interceptor team was formed in collaboration with a number of business to tackle the scourge of shoplifting gangs. ANPR stands for “Automatic Number Plate Recognition” which contains technology that helps the PSNI […]
Rossorry Grove in jeopardy after support body pulls out
A CHILDREN’S charity has revealed that it will not be renewing its contract to support the Rossorry Grove supported accommodation facility. Action for Children stated that it would not be seeking an extension after the current contract expires on March 31, 2023 citing “difficulties in staff recruitment” and “severe budgetary pressures”. Rossorry Grove, which is […]
Council ‘scored own goal’ with fireworks cancellation
THE Council has been accused of scoring “an own goal” in cancelling the Halloween fireworks display. Furious uproar was expressed when the Council put the fuse out on the planned £40,000 fireworks display with many people taking to social media to express their disgust that the event was abruptly cancelled. The decision, which had been […]
Derrygonnelly panto show sold out for all three nights
DERRYGONNELLY panto tickets still available? It’s a case of “Oh no they’re not” as all three nights have been sold out. “The Two Sons”, written by the Rev Stephanie Woods of Inishmacsaint St Ninnidh, Church of Ireland, will take place at Derrygonnelly Orange Hall on November 17, 18 and 19. Starring the local parishioners themselves, tickets have […]
Fermanagh must back Omagh bid to get trains returning
IT MUST be full-steam ahead for the return of the rail line to Omagh if Enniskillen’s own wish for trains returning is not to hit the buffers. Steve Bradley from the Into The West campaign group has long been pushing for the return of working railway lines to link the west back up with Belfast, Derry […]