WHEN people think of Fermanagh’s beautiful landscape they usually conjure images of lakes and forests, or the caves and Cuilcagh. A turf bog wouldn’t normally be what first comes to mind. Thanks to the creative thinking of a Belleek family, however, scores of foreign tourists have been leaving the county with memories of not only […]
Stronger sterling makes it a good time to head south!
IF you’re heading south or jetting off to the sun now is a good time to get good value on the euro. The recent surge in strength of Sterling has seen the currency rise close to its highest level against the Euro since the EU referendum over three years ago. The demand for Euro in […]
Giant windfarm may be even bigger than first planned…
A CONTROVERSIAL wind farm that will be seen from right across Lower Lough Erne could be even bigger than originally feared. The Derrykillew and Corlea Wind Farm site is just two miles from the Commons in Belleek, but because it is on the Donegal side of the border residents in Fermanagh there was no consultation […]
Belleek bishop named one of most influential in history
BISHOP Edward Daly has been recognised as one of the most influential people to have ever lived in these isles. Bishop Daly, who was born in Ballyshannon in 1933 and brought up in Belleek, has been included in the latest edition of the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography (DNB), which is a collection of biographies […]
‘Straddle’ businessman dies after short illness
POPULAR businessman Sean McCrory of Lowerybane, Belleek has passed away peacefully at SWAH after battling a short illness. The Tyrone native and former owner of the popular ‘Straddle Service Station’ is survived by his wife Pat and daughter Nicola, who as a family “played a big part in the local community of Belleek.” He was […]
Belleek boss leaves Pottery on a high after 26 years
Business has a bright future but time for a new challenge, says public face of the pottery
Planning setback for Belleek windfarm over wildlife fears
Concerns massive turbines could spoil local scenery
Residents in Belleek ‘living in fear in their own homes
ELDERLY residents are feeling unsafe in their own homes in Belleek, while many other residents and visitors are also feeling intimidated, after a spate of anti-social behaviour in the village. A group of teenagers are reportedly harassing business people, bullying other youths, and banging on the homes of older people in the middle of the […]
Southern pump prices set to remain cheaper than North
MANY may have thought the massive carbon tax announced in last week’s budget in Dublin would eventually lead to an end to traditionally lower southern fuel prices. However, one local fuel trader has explained to the Herald how little will actually change at the pumps, and warned a carbon tax could soon be introduced here […]
Big boost for Belleek with lotto awards
BELLEEK is the big winner as seven community groups across the county have been awarded essential funding. A total of £61,176 has been granted to seven different community groups by the National Lottery Awards. The grants will be used for refurbishments, new equipment and to fund a family fun weekend. Belleek GAA team Erne Gaels […]