THE number of drug seizures in the Fermanagh and Omagh District area has risen to almost two per day during the past year. New figures released by the Policing and Community Safety Partnership have revealed that cannabis and cocaine are now the main drugs being seized locally. A total of 75 seizures of cocaine took place […]
New play parks for development in Fermanagh
RESIDENTS in Roslea and Donagh are being encouraged to share their views on the community play park facilities as Fermanagh and Omagh District Council carries on with its major development plans. The Council recently confirmed that it’s going to be heading up a drop-in session at Donagh Millennium Hall on Tuesday, September 24, to discuss future development at […]
Shakin’ Stevens to be honoured in Fermanagh
A LARGE crowd is expected to turn out to the Ardhowen Theatre later this month when a leading tribute act honours the achievements and commitments of music legend Shakin’ Stevens. Michael Barratt, a 76-year-old from Wales, commonly known for his stage name ‘Shakin’ Stevens’, is one of the UK’s biggest selling singles artists and he’s renowned […]
Anger as another Fermanagh play park vandalised
ENNISKILLEN residents have been left deeply frustrated after a play park which recently underwent major development by Fermanagh and Omagh District Council was vandalised. The community play facility at Lisgoole Play Park in Enniskillen was reportedly vandalised over the weekend, with the Council forced to carry out urgent repair work on the damaged property. A […]
Fermanagh residents walk and talk up Cuilcagh
FERMANAGH residents from across the county pulled on the walking gear and took part in a grueling climb up Cuilcagh Mountain as part of a celebration on World Suicide Prevention Day. Families and residents from across Fermanagh took part in the annual ‘Cuilcagh Dawn Trek’ recently, which was organised by non-profit support organisation, The Aisling […]
‘Nothing for Fermanagh’ in Programme for Government
THE EXECUTIVE has failed to even attempt to address the ongoing health crisis in Fermanagh in its draft Programme for Government, despite its stated commitment to regional equality. That’s the message from health campaign Save Our Acute Services (SOAS), after politicians signed off on the long-awaited draft programme last week and put it out to […]
The Whistlin’ Donkeys to release new single
THE Whistlin’ Donkeys has said they’re “excited” ahead of the release of their new single which will see the Dromore band put their unique and folk twist on a popular song by an English songwriter. The six-man band recently teased fans that they’re going to be launching their new song ‘Dream Catch Me’, to the […]
Mannok celebrate success at Export & Freight awards
MANNOK has been celebrating picking up a coveted award at the annual Export & Freight Transport & Logistics Awards 2024. The building products giant took home the Safety Award at the gala event at the Crowne Plaza in Belfast, where they were also nominated as a finalist in the Transport Manager of the Year Award category. Around 600 […]
Shock after ‘horrific’ rise in domestic violence cases
FERMANAGH Women’s Aid has united in grief with its colleagues around the North after three women were tragically murdered in the past four weeks in an “incredibly difficult time” locally. The Belfast community was left stunned on Friday when 43-year-old Rachel Simpson was murdered, with a 21-year-old man later charged by the Police Service of […]
Inventive Fermanagh pupil Lola recognised for ingenuity
A local schoolgirl has been enjoying early success in the field of engineering, after picking up an award for inventive idea. Lola Stewart, who is a P6 pupil in St Patrick’s Primary School, Mullanaskea was asked the question, ‘If you were an engineer, what would you do?’ This question was part of a Leaders Award Competition, building […]