FORMER First Minister Arlene Foster will give evidence to MPs next week as part of an inquiry into economic growth and trade in Northern Ireland. Baroness Foster of Aghadrumsee will appear before the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee on Wednesday, February 4, at 9.45am in Committee Room 8 at the Palace of Westminster, with the session […]
Fermanagh folklorist celebrates St Brigid
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Fermanagh folklorist Jim Ledwith explores the rich heritage of the St Brigid craft tradition which, as he explains, takes many forms.
Fermanagh farmers flock to charity dairy showcase
There was a strong Fermanagh turnout at Redhouse Holsteins recently for a World Wide Sires Progeny Showcase at the Irwin family farm in Benburb.
PSNI carry out road safety operations across District
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PSNI have stepped up road safety enforcement across Fermanagh and Omagh this month following a number of serious and fatal collisions in the North. A PSNI spokesperson said, “We have been carrying out a number of focused road safety operations across the District this month, most recently in border areas along with our colleagues in […]
Fermanagh Grassland Club hears global farming views
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The Club enjoyed at another insightful talk during their January meeting at the Killyhevlin Hotel in Enniskillen.
Community mourns ‘quiet gentleman’ Benny McGee
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THE late Benny McGee has been remembered as a gentleman and having a warm and quiet nature as the Belleek community mourns the death of the loving father and grandfather. Formerly of Cornahilta Road, Roscor, Belleek, Mr McGee passed away last week. A wave of tributes were paid to Mr McGee over social media where […]
Sadness at the untimely death of Carmel Corrigan
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THE late Carmel Corrigan has been remembered ‘one in a million’ as the Derrygonnelly community mourns the death of the loving auntie and friend. Formally of Fairview Park, Derrygonnelly, Ms Corrgian passed away suddenly and unexpectedly last Sunday, January 26. Carmel was remembered with deep affection as a kind-hearted, friendly and one-of-a-kind woman who always had time […]
St Kevin’s College plans further £1.3m expansion
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A LISNASKEA secondary school has submitted plans for a further major expansion, St Kevin’s College are seeking planning permission to install four new classrooms, including a modern science classroom, in a development estimated to cost between £1.2 million and £1.3 million. The application has been lodged with Fermanagh and Omagh District Council and forms part of the […]
Fermanagh businesses given reprieve by rates u-turn
“I have listened carefully and I am very aware of the concerns raised by businesses” – O’Dowd
33 dogs seized as Fivemiletown man banned from breeding
A TYRONE native and his wife who both reside in Scotland have been disqualified from keeping or owning more than one dog for five years following an investigation by the Scottish SPCA. Appearing before Kilmarnock Sherrif Court on Monday, Stephen Hamilton, a farmer originally from Fivemiletown, and his wife Hazel of Newmilns, East Ayrshire were […]