THIS TIME last year Fermanagh was basking in record-breaking temperatures. This week the temperatures could again break records, but not in the way we would like, and predictions are summer will not arrive here until August. According to Peter O’Donnell at Irish Weather Online, temperatures will be around two degrees below average this week, it […]
Donegal just have too much for Fermanagh
It just wasn’t to be for Fermanagh as a more clinical Donegal side ran out victors in this Ulster quarter-final.
Country Fair is back again at Florence Court
THE SPECTACLE that is Country Fair is back again for another year! Join us on Sunday 26 May for a day of family fun, all in the beautiful surroundings of Florence Court! Start your day by visiting the Craft Fair and browse a range of home-made and crafted items including jewellery, hand-made furniture, prints by […]
Two arrested in connection with Fermanagh ATM thefts
Two men have been arrested by detectives investigating a number of recent thefts of ATM machines in the Fermanagh and Tyrone areas. The two men, aged 29 and 31 were arrested yesterday (Thursday). The 31 year old was released on bail this morning pending further enquiries. Detective Chief Inspector Brian Foster said, “We conducted five […]
Huge turnout expected for ‘Darkness into Light’ walk
OVER 1,000 people have registered to take part in the fifth Fermanagh Darkness Into Light walk. Taking place this Saturday, May 11th, Darkness Into Light is a unique, early morning experience which begins in darkness at 4.15am as thousands of people walk or run a 5km route while dawn is breaking. The event is aimed […]
New plans put fracking back on the agenda
A FRESH bid to bring fracking to Fermanagh has been made this week with the launch of a public consultation. The Department of Economy announced the receipt of an application for a Petroleum Licence covering approximately 600sq km in the south west of the county. Yesterday (Tuesday) the Department of Economy published documentation outlining this […]
Ducks ready for D Day
It’s almost upon us. The Irish Cup Final, a day redolent with the mystique of over a century of footballing history, plays host to a team from Fermanagh for the very first time. Ballinamallard have had to dig deep to get here with penalty shoot out wins against Dungannon and Warrenpoint. But now, with his […]
Enniskillen to host major food market!
Enniskillen’s food lovers are in for a treat as a three day food market offering world wide cuisine is coming to town. Market Place, the company responsible for organising the famous Belfast Christmas Market is bringing an award-winning Continental Market to Enniskillen this May, and will be a must visit for food lovers. And the […]
IRA veteran to speak at Easter commemoration
THE Sean MacDiarmada Society Fermanagh will be holding its annual Easter commemoration at the grave of Jim Murphy Derrylin graveyard Easter Sunday 11.30am the 21st April. The main speaker is former IRA prisoner John Crawley from Co Monaghan. Born in the United States to Irish parents and moved back to Ireland as a young teenager […]