PROMOTION of the Irish language and stopping a pig farm being built next to Derrylin are the achievements that Cllr Chris McCaffrey is proud of. The former Vice-Chairman of Fermanagh & Omagh District Council – who at 25 was the youngest to serve in that role – announced that he would not be seeking re-election when […]
Alan Dukes should ‘apologise to border people’
THE documentary ‘Quinn Country’ has stirred up its fair share of controversy, but comments made by a former Fine Gael leader about people living on the border have enraged local politicians. Featuring candid testimony from Sean Quinn himself, the highly anticipated series attempted to tell the story of the man who personified Ireland’s boom and subsequently, its […]
Derrylin Candlelight Cabaret showcases ‘amazing talent’
“Superheroes worked in rain-soaked conditions but we were ready to showcase the amazing talent that we had lined up.”
Fermanagh needs its own driving theory test centre
“A local centre that will offer a service to the entire people of Fermanagh.”
Sinister new ‘RIP’ threat to Quinn boss
Garda investigating latest act of intimidation on company executives
Tens of thousands flock to ‘Stairway to Heaven’
EDUCATION could be key to controlling the crowds that have been descending on Cuilcagh in recent weeks, by letting visitors know they are walking on much more than just a social media friendly tourist attraction. Since the lockdown was eased, and with the entire country seemingly holidaying at home this year, tens of thousands have […]
‘Stay local – and support your own this summer!’
With so much to see and do in Fermanagh, locals are urged to take ‘staycations’ this year.
Call for zero tolerance of idiotic stunts
Several videos shared on TikTok, a video sharing app, show young Irish farmers misusing machinery.
Hopeful signs as furloughed Quinn staff back to work
Around 600 workers were laid off temporarily at the company at the end of March.
Quinn Holdings set to take on more staff
“If they are recruiting it is a good sign that the business is performing well.”