IT’S NOT just Fermanagh’s farmers fearing the possible return of foot and mouth disease, with news of the return of the disease bringing back not-so-happy memories for many border residents over the age of 30. The government has issued another warning to farmers and animal keepers after last week it emerged three separate cases of […]
Almost £2 million for greenways, just not in Fermanagh!
IT’S been hailed as a “game changer” for the local tourism industry, and it’s been strongly supported by the Dublin government on its southern side, but once again the Enniskillen to Sligo greenway has been snubbed by Stormont. This week Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins announced £1.9 million in funding for “greenways and active travel projects” […]
Clock change reminds Fermanagh of looming time border
In years to come, Belcoo could be in a different time zone from Blacklion, and Belleek from Ballyshannon, for six months of the year.
PSNI join Garda for ‘day of action’ on the border
THERE was plenty of activity on the Fermanagh border last week when the police services from North and South joined forces for a ‘day of action’. The pre-planned Joint Agency Task Force Day of Action by the PSNI and An Garda Síochána took place across the Fermanagh, Tyrone, Armagh and Down recently. It also involved other […]
Welcome support for Fermanagh border communities
BORDER communities in Fermanagh are eligible for funding with the aim of “increasing accessibility to digital technology” as residents report issues with phone reception and broadband. Local people feel that Fermanagh has been left behind when it comes to technology and growth and a Special EU Programmes Body has been set up to support people […]
Calls for the return of Fermanagh county boundary signs
WORK is ongoing to reclaim Fermanagh’s historic borders by reinstating our county boundary signs. Over the past decade, since the creation of the Fermanagh and Omagh ‘supercouncil’, the signs that once defined the county border have disappeared. Gone are the ‘Fermanagh welcomes you naturally’ greetings and signs sporting the county’s crest, which marked a county boundary […]
Man suffers serious injuries in Ballyshannon stabbing
A Ballyshannon man was arrested following the incident in the border town.
Fundraiser for family of Annie Heyneman
The community has rallied in support of the Heyneman family following the tragic killing of Annie in Ballyconnell earlier this month.
Fermanagh motorists warned of delays from tomorrow
Traffic management will be in place on the road along the Fermanagh border will be in place for the next three weeks.
Border school celebrates 100 years of primary education
BORDER school Belleek Primary School has recently celebrated its 100-year anniversary. The small rural school situated on the outskirts of Belleek has been a part of the community for a century where it has fostered a loving, caring and supportive environment for pupils and staff. Principal Nicola Young said, “We are beyond delighted to be celebrating such […]