THE family of a Fermanagh fisherman, who sadly passed away in a kayaking accident during the summer, have been raising much-needed funds for the RNLI. Francis Martin, who was in his 60s, went missing while kray fishing in this kayak off the Waterford coast at Dungarvan in August this year. The father-of-two, who was from Enniskillen […]
Questions raised after Fermanagh homes are flooded
A FERMANAGH family whose property was flooded for the third time in just over a decade has questioned whether more could have been done locally to prevent the devastation caused by Storm Bert on Friday night. Some parts of the North recorded more than half a month’s rainfall over the weekend, with the county feeling […]
St Patrick’s PS launches major fundraising bid
THE principal at St Patrick’s Primary School in Derrygonnelly has said she’s “inspired by the enthusiasm and creativity” of her pupils after they launched their mammoth fundraising campaign. St Patrick’s Primary School’s P7 Eco-Committee have launched a major online fundraiser, with the aim of raising £35,000 to develop a fully-equipped ICT suite to help with […]
Fermanagh Women’s Aid reliant on community support
DESPITE the fact it provides a vital service in the community, helping in the region of 400 local women a year, Fermanagh Women’s Aid (FWA) relies on grass-roots fundraising to help it continue its life-saving work. Indeed, only 40 percent of the service’s funding comes from statutory sources, with the rest of its funding coming […]
Fermanagh cheapest place for rental housing
HOUSES and homes in Fermanagh are the cheapest to rent in the North as the local demand increases and many young couples are left fearful as they make the step onto the property ladder. It was recently reported that it costs an average of £623 per month to rent a house in Fermanagh. In line […]
Former Seán Quinn wind farm in Fermanagh up for sale
A WIND farm founded by Sean Quinn in Fermanagh has been put on the market just as the former tycoon is trying to get it back. The Slieve Rushen Wind Farm in Gortmullan, Derrylin, was reportedly put up for sale in recent weeks by its UK owners, with a sale likely by Christmas. In September, Mr Quinn approached […]
Modern Tyres reports pre-tax profit of £4 million
ENNISKILLEN-BASED Modern Tyres has reported a staggering pre-tax profit of £4 million for the past year as the company goes from strength to strength on both sides of the border. Companies House recently revealed that Modern Tyres’ pre-tax profits for 2023 rose by an impressive 27 per cent to £4 million, with a welcome 12 […]
Massive pre-tax profits for Dromore company
THE parent company of Dromore firm Euro Auctions recorded a pre-tax profit of £45 million. Gardrum Holdings, the parent company for Euro Auctions and property and machinery owned by director Derek Keys, has saw a sharp rise in its revenue, in a major boost for the local economy. Companies House recently revealed that the revenue […]
Caritas Choir celebrates its 10th anniversary
THE Caritas Choir is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a concert at Castle Coole on Wednesday, October 16. Caritas is now a mixed-voice choir of around 40 members that was formed in 2014 by a group of musicians and singers from the Enniskillen area. Known as “the choir with the big heart” due to their […]
Fermanagh man raises £10,000 completing sail project
ALAN Currans has completed his epic sailing journey around Scotland and Ireland. The retired outdoor education instructor set sail in April on his 132 day long trip to raise funds for the Aisling Centre in Enniskillen andn completed this voyage in memory of friends who died by suicide. “In total we were away for 132 days, had […]