A new library has been established in a historic building in Belleek which dates back for over 70 years, with 3000 books up for grabs to support and enlighten the knowledge of local residents. A special event was recently held at the redeveloped Belleek Hub for the launch of the facility. The new library has […]
Fermanagh school set for life at heart of community
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The principal of St John the Baptist Primary School in Belleek has described the past few weeks as ‘very emotional and difficult’ after confirmation that the much-loved rural school will close this summer. Following a steady decline in pupil numbers, the decision was taken to shut the school, 65 years after it first opened its […]
Emergency services attend sudden death in Belleek
There has been sadness in the Fermanagh village today.
UK-US deal won’t help Fermanagh business
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THE Executive Director of one of Fermanagh’s leading businesses said they may be forced to “review” their exports to the US as fears grow that tariffs could have a major impact locally. Belleek Pottery annually exports over £2 million worth of products to America, but since President Donald Trump reported a 10-per-cent tariffs on UK […]
Tourism development planned for Fermanagh village
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PLANNING permission has been lodged for a major new tourism development in Belleek, close to the heart of the village. The application of is for 30 holiday accommodation units on a greenfield site off Old Station Road, and also includes a new marina, parking and landscaping. Of these planned units, 12 will be two storey, semi-detatched self-catering holiday homes, and […]
Clock change reminds Fermanagh of looming time border
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In years to come, Belcoo could be in a different time zone from Blacklion, and Belleek from Ballyshannon, for six months of the year.
Fermanagh mourns death of Mary McGoldrick
THE late Mary McGoldrick was remembered as a “special lady” after she passed away in her 101st year. One of the county’s oldest residents, Ms McGoldrick, a mother-of-four and popular member of the local community, passed away peacefully at her home in Derryrona Glebe in Belleek on Monday. Mulleek Community Centre remembered Ms McGoldrick in […]
Man suffers serious injuries in Ballyshannon stabbing
A Ballyshannon man was arrested following the incident in the border town.
Fermanagh farmer ‘shocked’ after sheep killed
The latest incident in Derrygonnelly comes after a rise in dog attacks on sheep across Fermanagh.
Fermanagh border community shocked after man killed
THE Fermanagh border community has been left shocked following the death of a man, believed to be aged in his 60s, who died following a workplace accident in Ballyshannon today. The Emergency Services were called to the scene of an accident which occurred at a premises at Lisahully in Ballyshannon today (Wednesday). A man was […]