Tractor run in memory of Jamie Thompson


TRACTOR drivers across Derrygonnelly and Fermanagh are set to unite for a special fundraising tractor run in memory of the late Jamie Thompson, on what would have been his 21st birthday. The county was left deeply saddened when Mr Thompson, a father-of-one, passed away suddenly. His family are preparing to mark what would have been […]


Green light for hundreds of new houses in Fermanagh


A MAJOR new housing development in a Fermanagh village, that could see its population swell by 50-per-cent, has been given the green light by planners. Meanwhile, in a separate development, 120 more houses have also been given the go ahead in the county for the county town. At the January meeting of the Council’s planning […]


Fermanagh motorists advised to avoid ‘treacherous’ road


FERMANAGH motorists and road users are being encouraged to take extra caution on the Montiaghroe Road, near the Kesh area, this morning (Thursday). “Motorists are strongly advised to avoid the Montiaghroe Road area of Kesh this morning, as black ice has left the road in a treacherous condition,” a Police statement said. “Lorries in particular […]


Fermanagh border community shocked after man killed


THE Fermanagh border community has been left shocked following the death of a man, believed to be aged in his 60s, who died following a workplace accident in Ballyshannon today. The Emergency Services were called to the scene of an accident which occurred at a premises at Lisahully in Ballyshannon today (Wednesday). A man was […]