FERMANAGH woman has appealed for dog owners to make sure their pets are on a lead at all times after her boyfriend was badly injured after being attacked by a dog at Necarne at the weekend. Local Facebook user Lauren Emma posted the warning online after the terrifying incident at the Irvinestown estate on Saturday […]
Little robin drops in to see George and Co
FESTIVE visitor has been dropping by to see the folk at the Bawnacre Centre in Irvinestown. A robin has begun frequenting the North Fermanagh leisure centre and the red-breasted bird has brought a special festive feeling this year. Although 2020 has been full of challenges this little bird has helped lift spirits as he flies […]
Musical pupils make TV debut singing Christmas carols
The Primary 7 choir from St Paul’s Primary School was chosen to take part in BBC Newsline’s socially distanced Christmas carols.
Diversions in place as long awaited resurfacing begins
Motorists are advised to plan ahead and expect some delays.
Attempted ATM theft in Irvinestown
Detectives are investigating an attempted ATM theft at a filling station on the Enniskillen Road in Irvinestown overnight. Entry was forced to the rear of the premises where the ATM was housed and efforts made to remove the money from the machine. It’s not believed any money was taken. A number of masked men are […]
Hundreds of pigs saved in Irvinestown farm fire
FIREFIGHTERS have been commended for bringing a fire on a farm near Irvinestown under control. Alongside swift action from those on the property hundreds of pigs were saved. Nine appliances attended the incident, two from Strabane fire station and one each from Enniskillen, Irvinestown, Omagh, Dromore, Fintona, Clogher and Belleek fire stations. A spokesman for […]
Six hours’ notice to shut-up-shop
A FERMANAGH driving instructor has been left outraged after the Executive gave him “six hours notice” to stop all trade on Friday. After receiving confirmation via his car radio in the middle of a lesson with a student on Friday afternoon, Conor McCann told the Herald, “It’s just typical. We are licensed by the government […]
Farm complete with own wind turbine goes on the market
A LOCAL farm complete with extensive outbuildings and a wind turbine has gone on the market. The 58 acre arable/grazing farm and farmhouse just outside Irvinestown is listed for sale by Pollock estate agent. The land based on the Tummery road near Irvinestown boasts multiple good sized fields within close proximity to the farm yard. […]
Death of leading local businessman and GAA stalwart
Mr Maguire is survived by wife Angela, daughter Claire and sons Edward, Claude, Austin, Damien, and Ross.
Residents losing sleep over anti-social drivers
CONCERN has been raised about the level of noise created by anti-social vehicular activity in Irvinestown. It is understood that residents in the Main Street and Pound Street areas of the town, some of whom are elderly, are being adversely impacted by revving of car engines at night. This week emotive pleas have been made […]