Thousands in Fermanagh fail to claim full benefits


FERMANAGH pensioners are being urged to make sure they are getting all they are entitled to, with thousands in the county currently under-claiming their benefits. Earlier this year there was outrage both locally and across the UK after the new Labour government announced it was cutting the annual Winter Fuel Payment. Those in receipt of […]

Singer Sinéad Quinn stars at Irvinestown concert


FORMER ‘Fame Academy’ runner-up Sinéad Quinn returned to her hometown of Irvinestown this week for a special concert which celebrated 40 years of the popular Bawnacre Centre. The much-loved talent was confirmed as the main act at the gala concert last night (Tuesday) at the Bawnacre Centre, with well-known Country music star John Glenn also […]

Fermanagh farmers have their say at major protest


FERMANAGH farmers have called for “a complete U-turn” on the proposed APR inheritance tax changes after hundreds from the county made the journey to Lisburn on Monday night for a major protest. Thousands of farmers turned out to the Eikon Exhibition Centre in Lisburn for the rally which was organised by the Ulster Farmers’ Union, […]

Miracle escape for Fermanagh children after bus crash


THE dangers of Fermanagh’s icy roads have been highlighted this morning (Wednesday) after a school bus left the road in the Tattygare Road area of Lisbellaw. The Police were called to the scene after a school bus was reported to have left the road, with “no serious injuries” reported. “Police attended a single vehicle road […]

It’s back! Bird keepers warned of threat of avian flu


WITH winter just around the corner, flock keepers in Fermanagh are being urged to prepare for the increasing threat of bird flu. The warning comes after a case of the disease, officially known as Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N5, was confirmed in Yorkshire at the start of November. It was the first detection in the UK since […]

Snow and ice weather warning issued for Fermanagh


Both Met Eireann and the Met Office have issued yellow alerts for snow and ice in Fermanagh. The warning is for snow and icy surfaces leading to difficult travel conditions on Monday afternoon, evening and overnight into Tuesday morning. Met Eireann states, “Today will be start off mainly dry across Ulster. Through the late morning […]

Plenty to celebrate at St Kevin’s College prizegiving


IT’S BEEN quite the year for St Kevin’s College, with pupils enjoying great success both in and out of the classroom. At the Lisnaskea school’s annual prizegiving ceremony, principal Gary Kelly outlined some of the achievements of the past year. These included outstanding exam results which he expects will see the school return to the top of the […]

St Patrick’s PS launches major fundraising bid


THE principal at St Patrick’s Primary School in Derrygonnelly has said she’s “inspired by the enthusiasm and creativity” of her pupils after they launched their mammoth fundraising campaign. St Patrick’s Primary School’s P7 Eco-Committee have launched a major online fundraiser, with the aim of raising £35,000 to develop a fully-equipped ICT suite to help with […]