WE may have had our first cold snap of the new year this week, but nothing compares to the saga of 15 years ago when the county was in the midst of the harshest winter in living memory. The Big Freeze of 2010 still lives vividly in local minds, from snow-covered streets and frozen pipes to school […]
Rotary Club welcomes 2026 with New Year gathering
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THE Rotary Club of Enniskillen held its New Year Lunch at the Killyhevlin Hotel on Monday this week. Despite the snow and ice, a large crowd turned out to hear Rev Lorraine Capper deliver the first address of 2026. The Club meets for lunch every Monday, where they hear from distinguished speakers, discuss their charity […]
Major retailer reports annual sales growth
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A LEADING retailer, which works out of the recently sold Erneside Shopping Centre in Enniskillen, is expecting that its full-year profits will be in the region of £1.15 billion. Fashion retail chain Next, which has a reported 700 stores across the world, enjoyed a strong year of business, with its full price sales for nine […]
Big turnout for launch of Belcoo walkway
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A LARGE crowd turned out to Belcoo GAA club recently for the official launch of a walkway, in memory of its late club members. ‘Oisin’s Walkway’, which was named in memory of the late Oisin McGrath, was opened at Belcoo GAA club following weeks of work and development at the GAA club in Fermanagh. The […]
Charlie’s Bar raises vital funds for charity
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CHARLIE’S Bar in Enniskillen has once again captured the hearts of the Fermanagh community this Christmas, raising a momentous amount of money for Cancer Focus NI through a powerful festive fundraising campaign. Known across the county for its viral and heartfelt Christmas adverts, the family-run bar went beyond storytelling this year by backing its message […]
UK pothole compensation claims rise as roads worsen
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THERE has been a sharp rise in pothole compensation claims across the UK over a four year period, with many people reporting damage caused to their vehicles on the road. Although there’s no specific data for the North, the RAC has reported that claims made to councils in the UK increased by 90 per-cent between […]
Average house price in Fermanagh reaches £188,000
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THE race for homes has reached a fever pitch, with average house prices jumping by a staggering 8.5 per-cent in just 12 months. The average price of a home in the county is now reaching £188,000, outpacing what many local people can afford. Local estate agent Niall Smyth said that these prices will continue to rise over […]
Fermanagh band braced for busy year
FERMANAGH band ‘Tully’ said that their build-up to Christmas was “pretty amazing” as they concluded 2025 in style with a number of sold-out local performances. The group from the Knocks have enjoyed a fairytale year, rising to prominence to become one of the most popular bands and music groups on the local music scene. ‘Tully’ […]
Turnover dip for parent company of Enniskillen business
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MEDWYN Holdings Ltd, the parent company of an Enniskillen-founded steel fabrication firm, recorded a turnover drop of more than £40 million over the past 12 months. Medwyn Holdings Ltd is the parent company of Brian Hewitt Construction, which was set up in Enniskillen, and is one of the leading lights in the steel development and […]
Biggest ever tractor run rolls through Fivemiletown
THE streets of Fivemiletown were lined with spectators on last week as the town hosted its largest-ever Tractor and Vintage Car Run. Now in its third year, the popular event saw more than 160 vehicles take part, including a wide mix of vintage, classic and modern tractors, cars and scooters. Well-known tractor makes such as Massey […]