VISITORS from as far away as China are flocking to stay in the wilds of Fermanagh. When sibling Gillian and Michael Beare opened their first two bubble domes at their family-run Finn Lough resort in a forest in the Leggs area, close to Boa Island, the unique accommodation created a stir on social media. Fast […]
Concerns raised about public fire safety
THE FIRE SERVICE must reveal how much savings it will make by reducing the number of full-time fire fighters in Fermanagh, so the people of the area “know the price of our safety.” The call was made as it was revealed the Fire Service may be using the area as a test case to see […]
Dissident IRA warn it will attack border checkpoints
Masked man appeared on Swedish TV and claimed Fermanagh bomb
Bid to restore ‘welcome to Fermanagh’ road signs
Since the creation of the new ‘supercouncil’, when Fermanagh merged with Omagh, new signs have gone up marking the council district area.
‘Fermanagh needs to step up to the plate on roads’
Southern councillor says North falling way behind on investment on roads
Plans revealed for dedicated ‘dog parks’
FERMANAGH dog owners are being urged to have their say on plans to control where dogs are allowed to roam in Enniskillen in future, including where a new dog park should go in the town. Following public outrage when the Council first revealed its plans for its controversial proposed dog control orders, it will open […]
Smuggling ‘going to be bigger than ever before’
Fears an increase in sumggling will fund criminal gangs.
Family farmstead targeted in ‘mindless, wanton’ attack
IN WHAT has been another week of rural crime in Fermanagh, a family farmhouse near Kesh has been trashed and daubed with sectarian graffiti. The homestead on the Slievebane Road at Tedd has been in the Johnston family for four generations and although it’s unoccupied at the moment, the farm is let out to a […]
Mass to mark opening of new car park at cemetery
THERE will be a unique celebration at the old Drumully cemetery this weekend. On Sunday, September 8th, Canon Jimmy McPhillips will celebrate an open air Mass at the monastic site, beside Clogher Markets at Wattlebridge. The ceremony is taking place to mark the opening of a new carpark at lane at the historic cemetery. The […]
Attempted ATM thieves leave empty handed
Significant damage was caused but police believe no money was taken in the early morning incident.