THERE is a feeling of fear among Fermanagh farmers following Saturday’s appointment of Andrew Muir as the Minister at the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA). The Alliance MLA has no direct farming experience, and his party has already indicated it will be prioritising the environmental side of the departmental portfolio. While this should […]
Couple shattered after pet dog dies from poisoning
A FERMANAGH couple has been left ‘terrified’ after one of their pet Labradors died and another was left fighting for its life after they appeared to ingest rat poison at their home. In mid-December, couple Ethen and Emma Armstrong moved to a new house in Brookeborough, with their much-loved dogs, ‘Bono’ and ‘Shadow’. Just three weeks in […]
Alvin flying in from Oz to visit his Fermanagh roots
A MAN from Down Under will be flying across the world next year to trace his Fermanagh roots. Alvin Johnson, who resides in Warrnambool in the state of Victoria, Australia, will be in the county next May to walk the paths trodden by his ancestors in Brookeborough – in particular, his great-great grandfather John West. […]
Burst watermain affects Brookeborough area
RESIDENTS within the Brookeborough area had no water today due to a burst watermain. The issue occurred early in the morning and it wasn’t until the early afternoon that running tap water was restored. A NI Water spokeswoman said: “NI Water was alerted to a burst watermain on September 12 affecting the Brookeborough area. All customers were […]
Police make Brookeborough theft appeal
POLICE are appealing for information in relation to theft in the vicinity of Nutfield Road, Brookeborough on Monday, July 17, 2023 between 6.20am and 7am. The items taken include a Green John Deere 6620 bonnet, 2 x Red Honda Petrol generator, a larger Honda generator on wheels, JCB brackets and a battery powered fuel […]
Country music star returns to home to film music video
RESIDENTS of Brookeborough were greeted with the sight of a film crew roaming about as the village’s resident Country music star was making a video. Malcolm McDowell had organised the shoot to film a video for his new song which is a tribute to his parents – Douglas and Doreen. The song and its video, […]
Diamond company to continue Fermanagh exploration
Karelian has said so far its results have indicated the presence of nickel, copper and platinum group metals.
‘Gentle giant’ Liam is laid to rest in Brookeborough
“He was admired and respected by those who knew him, for his commitment and dedication to his work.”
Anger at fly tipping in Fermanagh countryside
Last week tyres and plastic containers were dumped on the side of the Carrickpolin Road near Brookeborough.