ULSTER Unionist MLA Tom Elliott is concerned that many local people are at risk of inferior infrastructure in their area due to unadopted developments across Fermanagh and South Tyrone, especially in circumstances where developers have gone bankrupt or been dissolved. Mr Elliott was well aware of the countless numbers of people across Fermanagh dealing with the conditions of unadopted housing […]
‘Countryfest’ is calling for Tumbling Paddies
SOME of Fermanagh’s top music acts are set to headline one of Ireland’s most popular Country music festival. Huge crowds are expected to turn out to Monaghan over the May Bank Holiday Weekend for the hugely popular and well-attended ‘Countryfest’, which attracts fans from all over the country. The event gets underway on Friday, May […]
SWAH Human Milk Bank makes fresh appeal for more donors
HAVING helped hundreds more babies across Ireland over the last year, the SWAH-based Human Milk Bank has issued a fresh appeal for donor mums to help it continue it’s life-saving work, with current demand “exceptionally high.” The only one of its kind on the island of Ireland, the team at the Western Trust run facility, which provides […]
Derrylin trainer Christie’s Cheltenham Festival woe
IT was more heartbreak for Derrylin trainer David Christie at the Cheltenham Festival last week as his much-fancied runner Ferns Lock ruined his chances before a fence had even been jumped. Christie had two runners – Ferns Lock and Ramilles – in last Friday’s St James’s Place Festival Challenge Cup Open Hunters’ Chase, with stable star Ferns Lock a 100/30 second favourite. But […]
Fermanagh Men’s Shed make bug hotel
Bird houses and bug hotels have been popping up around Enniskillen, thanks to Men’s Shed Fermanagh.
A good ‘sign’ for Enniskillen businesses
The Corner Bar in Enniskillen has come to the aid of their neighbour Bigfoot Spuds.
Fermanagh best place to survive apocalypse
Whether its from an alien invasion or a zombie outbreak, Fermanagh and Omagh area is the spot to be during the collapse of civilisation.
Rural Fermanagh folk happier and healthier
A major government report has revealed that despite all the challenges we’re still happier and healthier in Fermanagh than our urban neighbours.
Council seeks sites from Fermanagh landowners
Fermanagh landowners who have sites that may be suitable for housing or economic development are being urged to get in touch with the Council.
Heartbreak at death of ‘bright light’ Kelly
Communities across Fermanagh and far beyond have been left reeling following the sudden death of much-loved young local woman Kelly Marie Lynch.