A FERMANAGH-BASED manufacturer has said it’s “proud to be at the forefront” of the production industry after it agreed a multi-million pound funding package to boost its development. RE-KKUR, which is located at Lisnaskea Business Unit, has revealed that it’s the beneficiary of a £3.75 million investment from Whiterock and the Investment Fund for Northern […]
Fermanagh residents have concerns about Royal Mail
A LOCAL MLA has said she fears that the ongoing controversy at Royal Mail will have “serious repercussions” for constituents after a resident reported a major delay in receiving hospital letters. Royal Mail has been in the headlines recently after reports that the management in Enniskillen informed employees it was scrapping overtime, a decision it would […]
Shift of rationale around removing Israeli flags
RESPONSES around the removal of Israeli flags on lampposts in the Omagh area have left councillors disappointed, as the items in question aren’t illegal according to PSNI. This is something of a shift in position around the stance on contentious emblems whereby it was felt removal by a public agency would cause community tensions. The […]
Enniskillen tractor protest set to cause big disruption
Motorists are being warned to expect major delays on Saturday during a tractor protest in Enniskillen. Hundreds of vehicles are expected to take part in the demonstration in opposition to inheritance tax changes for farms. The Ulster Farmers Union (UFU) is organising seven separate tractor runs, with two in Co Down and one in each […]
North West Cup Final heartbreak for Ballinamallard
BALLINAMALLARD’S hopes of winning the North West Cup were dashed when Coleraine sub Tiernan Brolly scored a late winner in a highly entertaining encounter at The Showgrands. Coleraine made a fast start to the game, scoring the game’s opening goal after just seven minutes, when Sam McClintock capitalised on a misplaced Mallards pass and hammered […]
Fermanagh singer Maria releases popular new single
BOHO singer Maria Cameron has said she “truly loves what I do” after she released her new single ‘I Waited For You’, as she aims to build and expand on her already flourishing music career. The singer is regarded as one of the county’s top music artists. She’s regularly performing at some local venues, with her […]
GALLERY: Fermanagh schools celebrate Grandparents Day
ST Mary’s Primary School Killesher was one of a number of Fermanagh schools who celebrated Grandparents Day in style. Check out our gallery of pics below and also keep an eye out for full coverage in next Wednesday’s (January 29) newspaper To read more on this story see this week’s Fermanagh Herald. Can’t get to […]
First sod turned on new Lisnaskea Health Centre
CONSTRUCTION of the new Health and Care Centre in Lisnaskea has begun. Once operational, the new hub will support a network of 16 GPs and provide services to around 30,000 people in the Lisnaskea and surrounding East Fermanagh area. Councillor Victor Warrington stressed that the new health centre ‘is very much needed’ for the people […]
MOT tests could be every two years instead of annually
MOT tests could only be required every two years instead of every year under new plans put forward by the Department for Infrastructure (DfI). The department today launched a consultation to seek views on changing the frequency of MOT testing biennially for some private cars, motorcycles and light goods vehicles. The consultation will run for […]
Fermanagh doctor opens up on jail ordeal in new book
LOCAL doctor Patrick Treacy is urging people to “recognise the resilience within themselves” as he prepares to celebrate 25 years since he was released from a Saddam Hussein jail in Iraq. The world renowned professor from Garrison has spoken publicly about his ordeal in a new book titled ‘Don’t Give Up On Your Dreams’, which […]