A very windy and wet start today with heavy rain and gales. The rain will clear through the afternoon, leaving bright spells, patchy cloud and isolated showers later in the day. Staying mild.
Fermanagh Freemason ‘immensely proud’ of charity reach
Leslie Nixon from Enniskillen has been a member of the Freemasons for 50 years and has held the role of assistant Grand Master for nine years.
VAT difference threatens Fermanagh hospitality industry
LOCAL business owners are fearing that their livelihoods are under “a huge threat” after it was revealed that there will be a significant difference in hospitality VAT on both sides of the border. It was recently confirmed that Value Added Tax (VAT) in the Republic of Ireland will be at 13-per-cent for the coming year, […]
Number of recorded potholes up 5% in Fermanagh and Omagh
By Niamh McGovern THE quantity of potholes in Fermanagh and Omagh have doubled in the past two years, according to recent data. In a survey, conducted by CompareNI to mark National Pothole Day (today), it would appear that the pothole issue in the North remains as acute as ever – with almost 107,000 potholes recorded in […]
Ciana prepares to stand on ‘The Roof of Africa’
By Annie Flynn IT’S A challenge of a lifetime for Ciana McGrath from Belcoo as she prepares to climb Mount Kilimanjaro with the purpose of raising money for Dig Deep, a charity that provides clean water, toilets and hygiene education in Kenya. Ciana will travel to Kenya this coming summer with a group of likeminded […]
Family waiting on hospital letters without post a week
A LOCAL family who are awaiting a number of important hospital letters for appointments said it’s “incredibly worrying” after they did not receive post for five days, as the postal crisis rolls on. Serious concerns have been raised across the county over the functioning of Royal Mail in Fermanagh, with many households only receiving letters […]
St Patrick’s Day events confirmed for Enniskillen
EXCITEMENT is building throughout the county for the much-anticipated St Patrick’s Day celebrations in Enniskillen with “an expanded programme” of events set to take place in the town. Organised by the Project St Patrick committee, the celebrations will kick off in Enniskillen on Sunday (March 16) with a flotilla display on Lough Erne and a […]
Today’s death notices for Co Fermanagh
The death has occurred in her 96th year at the Millcroft Nursing Home on 16th February of Bridie Tannian Menapian Way, Enniskillen and late of Killina, Kinvara, Co. Galway. Bridie was former Vice-Principal of Mount Lourdes Convent Grammar School, Enniskillen. Remains will repose on Thursday at Ballycassidy House Funeral Home 101 Killadeas Rd. Enniskillen BT94 […]
Today’s weather forecast for Co Fermanagh
Windy and mild today, with spells of heavy blustery rain perhaps thundery early. These will soon clear, leaving a mix of bright spells, patchy cloud and blustery showers, some thundery.
McIlwaine on the double in Ballinamallard victory
JOSH McIlwaine scored two goals at Ferney Park last night (Tuesday) as Ballinamallard United won a five-goal thriller against Newington. Sean McAteer got the Mallards off the perfect start when he netted from a Darragh Byrne cross, with just 10 minutes on the clock. With confidence flowing, McIlwaine scored his first on the night with […]