SHARE Discovery Village is inspiring a new Unity in Motion dance and drama project that aims to directly tackle social isolation in rural Fermanagh by bringing people together to move, create, and connect. Power NI is supporting this positive initiative through its long-running Brighter Communities programme. The project will run weekly dance and drama workshops, […]
Cross-border roads – No wonder theirs are better!
While the budget for Fermanagh’s roads has been slashed in recent years, the money keeps coming for our neighbouring counties in the South.
Joy as Fermanagh Fishing Classic festival reinstated
A LIVERPOOL angler who has been traveling to the county for 50 years to compete in the Fermanagh Fishing Classic has said: “this is the best bit of news I’ve heard this year” about the recent reveal that the funding for the event has been reinstated. This comes after it was announced that funding for […]
Fresh calls for return of Fermanagh angling classic
Fishing events across Fermanagh are at risk due to funding cuts from DAERA.
Council pledges over £100k to tourism body
THE Council pledged £105,840 to support Fermanagh Lakeland Tourism in 2024/25 following major fears that the business promotion service could be ceased, it has been revealed. A Freedom of Information requested showed that Fermanagh and Omagh District Council has matched its level of funding of £105,840 from 2023/24 for 2024/25, to help the organisation. The […]
£88,000 funding boost for Fermanagh bands
By Niamh McGovern A LOCAL band is set to purchase new drums after benefiting from a recent £88,000 windfall aimed at supporting local bands across Fermanagh and South Tyrone. The funding, part of the Musical Instruments Fund facilitated by the Arts Council and Department for Community, was distributed to 12 bands in the area. Among […]
Vital telephone befriending service receives £2,000 grant
A VITAL telephone befriending service in Fermanagh has been awarded a £2,000 grant from the AXA Local Community Awards Fund to support its work in combating loneliness and isolation. Connect Fermanagh provides regular phone calls offering companionship, a listening ear, and vital social interaction to individuals across the community. The grant, awarded in partnership with […]
Health minister vows to cut private spending
THE HEALTH Minister has vowed to reduce the amount being paid to private providers to deliver public services, following a recent report in the ‘Herald. Minister Mike Nesbitt was responding to questions in the Assembly chamber about revelations in this paper that in the past four years £150 million was paid from the public purse to private providers to […]
Kesh Footbridge finally reopens
AFTER years of campaigning and waiting, the Kesh Footbridge has finally been reopened after a major upgrade. Having been inaccessible since it was damaged by severe flooding in late 2015, upgrade and refurbishment work began on the footbridge two years ago. This Council recently announced that work had been completed and it was now officially reopened. The […]
Ederney group gets £296k in funding
POPULAR community hub, Murphy’s on Main Street in Ederney, has been awarded more than £296k in National Lottery funding to support its activities over the next three years. The Ederney Community Development Trust will use the money to run new programmes and events there creating more opportunities for local people to meet and look after their health […]