Fermanagh farmers fears over new minister


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 […]

Mooo over… Highland heifers taking social media by storm


ROAMING around the hills of Belcoo, overlooking the splendid Lough MacNean, are two award-winning Meenawargy Highland heifers, named ‘Connie’ and ‘Kirsty’. Purchased in Oban last year by Adrian Gallagher, the pure bred Highlands have risen to social media stardom, following the creation of their own Instagram page, which was the brainwave of his daughter, Caitlin. […]

Six cows saved from slurry tank


SIX cows who were rescued after being stuck in a slurry tank on a farm near Irvinestown have had a “lucky escape”. An emergency call was made when the stricken cows, at an address on the Lettermoney Road near Irvinestown, were discovered. Two Fire Service appliances from Enniskillen Fire Station, one from Irvinestown, the Large […]

Cows take up residence beside Stuart’s Carpark


IT’S NOT EVERY DAY that you see cattle in an urban environment, however two cows were seen this afternoon (Tuesday) grazing in Enniskillen town centre. It is reported that the two cows, affectionately named ‘Daisy’ and ‘Dolly’ by a local resident, wandered into town along the Sligo Road and took a detour to the grassy area […]