THE PEOPLE of Fermanagh had their voices heard across the UK last week, when GB News visited the county amid ongoing to hear local views on Brexit and the Protocol. The visit by the TV news crew came against a backdrop of ongoing threats by the UK Government to trigger Article 16, which could essentially suspend the […]
Welcome return to the old ways as Council encourages card senders to use townland names this Christmas
THE COUNCIL is encouraging locals to use townlands when addressing their Christmas cards this year, in what is being seen as a welcome return to the history and heritage of Fermanagh’s placenames. Almost ten years ago a new postal address system was introduced across the North, removing the need for townlands on addresses and focusing instead […]
Fermanagh Covid cases stagnate over the week
THE number of Fermanagh Covid cases remains high this week, as the Western Trust prepares to host a vaccine and booster blitz in Enniskillen in a bid to tackle the stubborn spread of the virus. In fact, across the four local postcode areas, there were exactly the same number of positive cases in Fermanagh this […]
Enniskillen Light Operatic make welcome return to the stage
ENNISKILLEN Light Operatic (ELO) will be making a welcome return to the stage next week, when they appear at the Ardhowen Theatre for what looks set to be one of their best productions to date. Always known for putting on a great night’s entertainment, Covid has meant the long-standing local musical theatre group have not been in […]
Bird flu on Fermanagh’s doorstep
FERMANAGH bird keepers are on high alert after a highly contagious strain of bird flu was confirmed in two neighbouring counties, including at a commercial turkey farm in Monaghan. Concern had already been growing over the spread of the disease, which poses little risk to humans but could be economically devastating for the local poultry industry, […]
Demand for property in ‘friendly Fermanagh’
THE pandemic has been cited as one of the reasons for high demand for rural property in ‘friendly Fermanagh’. Latest figures reveal a rise in house prices here, but there is also a shortage of property with demand vastly outstripping supply. According to the House Price Index figures, there was a rise of 1.7 percent on the […]
Diamond mine company ‘excited’ by Fermanagh tests
The test results indicate the presence of minerals relating to diamonds.
Ardhowen Theatre set for £8 million refurb
There had been some fear the iconic building may have needed to be demolished.
Lunney ‘forever grateful’ for community support
“I am just thankful that we have found a way to put the immediate terror of that evening out of our focus.”
NI Water reveals extent of Fermanagh sewage issues
Several local areas are currently at capacity for waste water treatment.