STAFF at Fermanagh Lakeland Tourism are facing an uncertain future following discussions with Fermanagh and Omagh District Council regarding the potential merger of tourism marketing services. The council is reportedly considering bringing the organisation’s functions in-house as part of a restructuring plan. The Fermanagh Herald understands that the council recently met with Fermanagh Lakeland Tourism […]
Fermanagh Lakeland Forum closure postponed until 2025
The Fermanagh Lakeland Forum is to remain open until well into the New Year, the Herald understands. Speculation had been mounting that the Forum was set to close next week for its long-anticipated redevelopment. It’s now understood that an extension has been granted to its planned closure. Fermanagh and Omagh District Council recently met to […]
Improvement to street lighting in Fermanagh village
BELLANALECK residents have been left relieved recently after significant development was carried out to street lighting in one of their neighbourhoods in a bid to bring it “up to standard”. Major investment was pledged to improve the street lighting in The Corn Mill area of Bellanaleck, after numerous calls from local residents who claimed they were […]
Police blast ‘reckless’ Fermanagh drivers after arrests
Fermanagh and Omagh PSNI said ‘people are still intent on taking the incredibly dangerous risk of driving after drinking or taking drugs.’
Fermanagh police issue firework warning
Pet owners across Fermanagh are uring firework users to be considerate this year.
Rural crime a ‘huge priority’ for police
RURAL thefts cost the local economy £2 million per year, according to the Justice Minister. Between June 2023 and June 2024, 399 rural crimes were reported in Fermanagh and Omagh district. Last week, police alongside partners from the Rural Crime Partnership (RCP) have launched Rural Crime Week NI 2024, hosting events across the North. The […]
Council urged to pause Fermanagh Lakeland Forum plans
THE REDEVELOPMENT of the Lakeland Forum could cost every man, woman and child in the Fermanagh and Omagh area around £300 each, the Herald can reveal. Work had been expected to begin on the project this month, however, the Council has now been urged to immediately halt all decisions on the development and pause the project until local rate-payers […]
Plans in place to support elderly Fermanagh residents
ELDERLY Fermanagh residents are going to be given the opportunity to “socialise and create connections” next month as part of a community-wide programme. The National Institutes of Health recently revealed that the Covid-19 pandemic caused an increase in loneliness among elderly residents, with a direct correlation to cognitive decline in older adults. Fermanagh and Omagh […]
Rise in drugs seizures in Fermanagh and Omagh
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 […]
Fermanagh meningitis survivor shares his story
A FERMANAGH councillor who was left fighting for his life earlier this summer has urged others to be aware of the symptoms of meningitis and has praised the staff at the SWAH for the top-class emergency care he received. At the end of April this year, the community across Fermanagh and beyond was left shocked at news Cllr Garbhan […]