Lisbellaw benefits from Covid recovery investment


THE PICTURESQUE village of Lisbellaw is looking even prettier after receiving an investment boost from a Covid recovery scheme. Funded to the tune of £122,500 from the Covid Recovery Small Settlement Regeneration Programme, locals recently celebrated the completion of the Lisbellaw Village Enhancement Project. The project was supported by Femanagh and Omagh Council (FODC), and saw improvements made throughout […]


Kyle recognised for helping improve safety at workplace


A LOCAL man has been recognised for helping to significantly improve health and safety measures at his workplace. Kyle Taylor from Lisbellaw was recently recognised at the Saica Health and Safety Awards for a new initiative that he came up with. Kyle’s initiative was to have an information card put in the back of everyone’s […]


Aer Lingus deal gives Fermanagh holidaymakers hope


FERMANAGH holidaymakers breathed a sigh of relief after Aer Lingus announced it would accept a 17.75 per cent pay rise for its pilots. The recommendation covers a four-year period from January 1, 2023, to the end of December 2026. The decision is not binding and it will now be put to a ballot of members of the Irish […]


BBC NI comes to Enniskillen


BBC Northern Ireland celebrated its centenary with visits to Enniskillen, Lisbellaw and Lisnaskea. The broadcasters had a jam packed schedule as they held exhibitions and radio shows from the county. A BBC Interactive exhibition was held at Enniskillen Castle which provided local school and community groups with an opportunity to experience what it’s like to present […]


15 cattle stolen in Fermanagh


FERMANAGH farmers have been urged to be vigilant after 15 cattle were reportedly stolen from the Lough Shale Road in Lisbellaw. Police are appealing for anyone with information about the incident which is believed to have taken place between 10.30pm on Sunday (June 9) and 7.10am on Tuesday (June 11). The majority of the 15 cattle […]


Claire Boles ‘honoured’ to be in Ireland Olympic squad


FERMANAGH’S Claire Boles has been named as a ‘travelling reserve’ for the Ireland Women’s Sevens squad that will compete at this summer’s Olympic Games in Paris. The 12-player squad was confirmed on Monday afternoon with the Carrybridge player listed along with Amy Larn as one of the reserves. 26-year-old Boles may be called to action if […]


War memorial unveiled in Lisbellaw


A WAR memorial has been erected in Lisbellaw dedicated to the men and women of the area who lost their lives in two world wars. The memorial was erected by The Lisbellaw Veterans Group which was formed in 2015 by veterans within the local area who had served in the armed forces, such as the Army, […]


Fermanagh undertakers carry off NI Awards


TWO Fermanagh men took away top awards at the first-ever Funeral Awards NI. The event took place on Friday 24 May 2024 in the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Belfast, presented by Adrian Logan. All entries were nominated and voted for by the public over a 10-day period prior to the event. Marcus Madill Funeral Director and his dedicated team […]