Decline in natural environment revealed


  THE ‘state of nature’ in the North has been revealed, and while it’s not looking good, once again Fermanagh appears to be faring much better than most.    Last week we reported how the recently-published UK-wide State of Nature report had revealed the dramatic extent of decline of plants and animals since the 1970s, […]

Concern drink driving is on the rise


  THERE are concerns drink driving may be on the rise again in Fermanagh, largely due to people’s ignorance of the law, and that the number of locals ending up in court could soar when new legislation is enacted.   While there has been a lot of publicity in recent times over the very real […]

Fermanagh in the pink with nearly twice as many baby gi


  WE are blessed among women in Fermanagh, according to a new survey of birth rates across the UK.   According to the study by the Office or National Statistics (ONS), which collected data on the number of male and female births in each area of the UK, a total of 51.4 per-cent of births […]

From Aughakillymaude to the Alps: the balloons that crossed a continent


    A FUN charity event in a small Fermanagh community has literally been reaching for the sky over the past week, causing waves right across Europe.    There were scenes reminiscent of Disney’s ‘Up’ in Aughakillymaude earlier this month when they launched 1,300 balloons into the air as part of a fundraising drive for […]

Festival Lough Erne a great day out for all the family!


NEXT weekend, 24-25 September, Enniskillen Castle will come alive for Festival Lough Erne! This will be the second year for the festival that celebrates our wonderful local food amidst the beauty of the Fermanagh Waterways. Festival Lough Erne is a wonderful opportunity for both locals and visitors to explore the newly refurbished Enniskillen Castle amidst […]