THE organisers of the Fermanagh Camino said they’re “overwhelmed by the success” of the inaugural event which has saw over 300 people trek around the county for Cancer Connect. Kicking off on Sunday, the large crowd walked from Lough Derg to Lusty Beg. On the second day, Monday, the participants clocked up the miles from Edgewater […]
Flushing out issues on Devenish Island
By Ciaran O’Neill FEARS that visitors could go to the toilet around historical monuments are behind plans for a new loo on a Co Fermanagh island. Thousands of people visit Devenish Island on Lough Erne each year to walk around the ancient ruins on the uninhabited island. At present, the only toilet on the island […]
Minister opens new £300,000 jetty on Devenish Island
Minister O’Dowd said the jetty extension will enhance the visitor experience to the Fermanagh island.
South West College students ‘Row the Erne’
Students and staff at the South West College campus in Enniskillen enjoyed an evening of ‘stillness, calm and tranquility’ during their ‘Row the Erne’
Illegal camping causing concern at tourist spot
UNSIGHTLY: UNAUTHORISED camping at Trory jetty, where tourists cross by ferry to Devenish Island, is causing upset and disgust to people visiting the area. On the last bank holiday, one caravaner played loud music and was engaged in anti-social where children and tourists came to relax on a sunny day. The camping raises concerns about […]
New initiative to develop Devenish Island experience
THE Council, on behalf of the Devenish Island Development Partnership has launched a new initiative, the Devenish Island Experience Ambassador programme to develop authentic, marketable experiences for Devenish Island as a tourism destination. The partnership is seeking expressions of interest from individuals, heritage champions, businesses and community organisations who have a close connection and affinity […]
Boater arrested for allegedly ‘mooning’ walkers
The police added there were “unconfirmed reports” of bottles being thrown at people too.
Husband to stand trial accused of murdering wife
The husband of a woman whose body was recovered from water following an alleged boating incident near Devenish Island, Enniskillen, is to stand trial for her murder. Stephen McKinney (42) who had been residing in Lifford, but since remanded on bail to an address at Castletown Square, Fintona, is accused of murdering his wife Lu […]
Husband to challenge expert evidence in murder case
The husband of a woman whose body was recovered from water following an alleged boating incident near Devenish Island, Fermanagh, is to challenge some expert evidence which has led to the charge of her murder. Defence lawyers made the disclosure as Stephen McKinney (42) who had been residing in Lifford, but remanded on bail to […]
Lough Erne murder accused claims wife death accidental
Stephen McKinney was remanded in custody to appear at Enniskillen Magistrates’ Court by video-link on Monday next, December 11th.