Growing up on the main street of Lisbellaw, Jeanette Gamble never imagined that her childhood curiosity, whether setting up her own make-believe post office or bartering Barbie dolls, would one day lead her to the global stage. But it’s that same early passion for business, combined with unshakable determination, that has carried her across continents […]
Lisbellaw’s the best place to be for swifts
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LISBELLAW is taking flight in the effort to boost local biodiversity. The village is set to become a haven for swifts, thanks to a new initiative that sees specially designed swift boxes installed in the area. When Lisbellaw Area Initiative was formed a year and a half ago, one of their goals as part of […]
Eastern adventure for Lisbellaw’s David
A YOUNG Lisbellaw man is heading east to compete in the WorldSkills Competition. David Bateman Smith is a plumbing and heating apprentice at the South West College’s Erne Campus in Enniskillen. He will join fellow apprentice Andrew McCann from Aughnacloy at the global competition taking place in Shanghai in September next year. The event will see […]
Appeal after public toilets damaged in Ballinamallard
The Ballinamallard damage is the latest in a spate of vanadlism incidents across Fermanagh.
Public consultation on Fermanagh credit unions launched
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There are currently fully-functioning credit unions in ten towns and villages across Fermanagh.
Anger following rise in Fermanagh vandalism
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From Enniskillen to Kesh to Lisbellaw, there have been a number of incidents of antisocial behaviour across the county.
No ambulance for injured GAA player at Fermanagh match
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The player had to be taken from Fermanagh to Louth by car after being told it would be a two hour wait for an ambulance.
Lisbellaw GAA men ready to run for club development
TEN members of Lisbellaw GAA club are preparing to take part in a mammoth 100-mile running challenge to raise money to help with the “exciting plans” for development at their grounds. Tomorrow (Saturday), a large crowd is expected to turn out to Lisbellaw as current and former players set off on their run, each clocking […]
New ‘speed humps’ to be built outside Fermanagh school
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New traffic-calming measures are to installed on the road outside a primary school in Lisbellaw. For years, staff and parents at Lisbellaw Primary School have been asking for ‘speed humps’ on the road outside the school. Following recent representations, the Department of Infrastructure has confirmed new safety measures will be installed at Cloghcor Road in […]
Lisbellaw man claim’s Gold at WorldSkills UK Finals
A LISBELLAW man has claimed Gold at the WorldSkills UK Finals. David Bateman-Smith, a Level 3 Plumbing Student at the Technology and Skills Centre in Enniskillen was awarded the Gold Medal in the plumbing category in Manchester. David, pictured right, is employed as an apprentice with Ashley McFarland Plumbing. Almost 500 students and apprentices participated […]