COLUMN: Fermanagh gardens going for colour this Autumn!


By Rebecca Gilroy THE autumn time is the perfect time to fill the garden with some gorgeous colour that will last over the winter months. Whether you want to use bedding plants, evergreen perennials, evergreen shrubs or trees, the list is endless. A few bedding plants that we will be discussing include Pansy, Viola, and Primrose […]

Fermanagh business teams up with local school


A FERMANAGH school has hailed its ‘important working relationship’ with leading glass bottle manufacturer Encirc after they teamed up for a leading biodiversity project. As part of their commitment to the environment, Encirc partnered up with St Aidan’s High School in Derrylin for the creation of three ponds in their grounds, with the aim of […]

Encirc’s new walkway is a haven for biodiversity


ENCIRC Derrylin has opened a new looped walkway, giving staff somewhere to stretch their legs during their shift. The opening of the looped walkway is a indication of the company’s commitment to create a great place to work for their staff whilst continuing a path towards decarbonisation. On Thursday, the new 560m looped walkway from the entrance […]

Mining plans blasted by Fermanagh residents


NEWS that tests carried out by a major mining company prospecting in Fermanagh confirmed there is a likely high concentration of precious metals in the county has not been received well locally. Karelian Diamond Resources PLC announced that an assessment prepared by independent geological consultant, Dr Larry Hulbert, showed that there is a strong likelihood of finding nickel, copper […]

Work continues at Fermanagh recycling centre


EXTENSIVE work and development is ongoing at Drummee Recycling Centre as the Council aims to have the project completed ‘as planned by October’. While Drummee Recycling Centre remains operation, major development works have been carried out at the Enniskillen landfill site in a bid to make the facility a more efficient and sustainable place. Dromore firm McCusker Contracts […]

Fermanagh public urged to have its say on fracking


THE Fermanagh public is being urged to have its voice heard in the fight against fracking in the county, with a government consultation on the future of the environmentally damaging practice due to close this week. The Department for the Economy launched a consultation on a ‘Onshore Petroleum Licensing Policy for Northern Ireland’, which covers the […]

Major funding boost for Sligo to Enniskillen greenway


A FURTHER €1.5 million (£1.28 million) has been announced by the Irish government for the long-awaited Sligo to Enniskillen greenway. Nicknamed the ‘Marble Arch Greenway’, the proposed 75km walking and cycling route follows the former Sligo, Leitrim and Northern Counties Railway (SLNCR), connecting Enniskillen to Sligo via Belcoo and Blacklion. Last week it was announced […]

Fermanagh bottom of pile for tackling climate change


THE council has hit back at a survey that claims that it is the worst performing authority in the North when it comes to tackling climate change. Data from Climate Emergency UK compiled their survey by applying criteria assessing actions that local authorities have control over with respect to their impact on carbon emissions and […]