Pondweed could destroy Lough Erne tourism


An invasive species could deal a severe blow to Fermanagh’s tourist economy. The warning comes after a study from the National Diversity Data Centre in the Irish Republic found the widespread growth of Nuttall’s Pondweed throughout the North. Lough Erne is one of the lakes that has seen the weed – native to North America […]


Older people on their own to be sent festive treats


OLDER people in Fermanagh who will be on their own this Christmas are to be sent a “small token”, possibly chocolates and mince pies, to help spread a little festive spirit locally.  The ‘Christmas Cheer’ initiative is part of a range of measures being taken by the Council to support the local community during what […]


Farmers facing into another winter of flooded fields


SOLUTIONS are being sought to address ongoing flooding issues in the Boho and Derrygonnelly area.  Flooding in the area has had an adverse impact on farmers, impacting on both land and livestock.  Local councillor Bernice Swift said DFI Rivers and Road officials recently attended a critical meeting with representative farmers of the Boho and lower […]


Council members aware of bombing suspect before vote


THE COUNCILLORS who backed the controversial motion opposing the extradition of suspected Omagh bomber Liam Campbell were made aware of who he was before voting on the proposal, albeit only by a few minutes.  The motion for the local Council to write to the Irish government expressing its opposition to the extradition of Mr Campbell […]


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Woman injured in ‘terrifying’ house burglary ordeal


A WOMAN is believed to have sustained injuries to her arm and leg in an aggravated burglary in Derrygonnelly.  Police investigating the report are appealing for information in what they regard as a “terrifying ordeal for the victim”.  A police spokesman explained, “Police received a report shortly before 11:40pm on Wednesday, 26 June that earlier […]


£1.5 million for local broadband ‘not enough’


BROADBAND infrastructure in the Fermanagh and Omagh area is set to get a boost but the £1.5 million funding pledge to improving services has been blasted as ‘nowhere near the investment required.’ £1.5 million funding has been awarded to the Council to deliver full fibre broadband to a number of public sector sites within the district. […]