The Fermanagh county town was buzzing this evening as crowds gathered for the annual Christmas lights switch-on.
Thrilling finale to Fermanagh Classic Fishing Festival
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The 48th Fermanagh Classic Fishing Festival culminated in a thrilling finale on Friday with Mark Silman, from Doncaster, reeling in the heaviest weight of 41.610kg over the three-day event, netting the winner’s cheque of £5,000 and the coveted Belleek Trophy. Lisnaskea man, Jordan Hall, secured a remarkable second place, harnessing his angling prowess to reel […]
Fermanagh rates bills expected to rise by 3%
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council will meet in Enniskillen to set the local district rate tomorrow night.
Dumping slammed after recycling centre closure
FOLLOWING the temporary closure of Lisbellaw Recycling Centre in November due to health and safety concerns, a significant increase in illegal dumping has been reported in the area. Local councillor Robert Irvine has strongly condemned the practice, stressing that illegal dumping is both illegal and unnecessary. He pointed out that the closure of the Lisbellaw […]
Fermanagh survey reveals misuse of Blue Badge spaces
THE ‘Be Kind, Park with Disability in Mind’ campaign has conducted a survey to highlight the extent of the misuse of Blue Badge Parking Spaces within the district. Out of over 270 responses, 94 per-cent of people reported encountering vehicles parked in Blue Badge spaces without a badge displayed, and 86 per-cent said this prevented […]
Contractor named for redevelopment of Lakeland Forum
THE redevelopment of the Fermanagh Lakeland Forum came a step closer to fruition after local company, GRAHAM, was appointed by Fermanagh and Omagh District Council as the contractor to finalise the design. This flagship Council project will see the construction of a new state-of-the-art leisure, health and wellbeing hub in Enniskillen, designed and built to […]
Council shoots down Sunday trade proposal
A PROPOSAL to designate Enniskillen and Lisnaskea as ‘holiday resorts’, which would allow large stores to open for longer on Sundays, has been rejected by Council officials. Under current legislation, large stores over a certain size are only allowed to open for a limited number of hours, from 1-6pm, on Sundays in the North. During the […]
Irvinestown Recycling Centre reopens
LOCAL residents have breathed a sigh of relief after it was revealed that Irvinestown’s busy recycling centre has reopened. Fermanagh and Omagh District Council (FODC) announced the temporary closure of the centre from Monday, April 29, for essential maintenance works to resolve drainage issues. During the period of closure, recycling facilities will be available at Kesh or Drumee […]
Grave situation: Monuments on the rise
ARE elaborate grave headstones moving testaments to grief and loss or vulgar spectacles of one-upmanship? That’s the question being asked after complaints locally of some families overstepping the mark when it comes to remembering their deceased relatives. In recent weeks, readers have contacted the Herald complaining about how their families’ graves at Cross Cemetery are being encroached […]
John McClaughry follows in his father’s footsteps
ULSTER Unionist Party councillor John McClaughry has said it’s ‘an honour’ to follow in his late father’s footsteps by becoming the new chairman of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council. The Erne North representative was appointed to the role at Fermanagh and Omagh District Council’s AGM [Annual General Meeting] at the Townhall in Enniskillen on Monday […]