SHOCKING statistics have revealed that half of the £26 million made in legal puppy farming each year in the North comes from just nine breeders in the Fermanagh and Tyrone area. According to data collected by Naturewatch, there are 50 officially licensed dog breeders operating in the North Northern Ireland is home to the largest […]
Dooneen Community Centre granted new life
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THE NATIONAL Lottery Community Fund has brought hope and renewal to Dooneen Community Centre with a £45,000 grant, saving it from the brink of closure. Situated near Tempo at the base of Dooneen Forest, the centre, once a school, has been a vital part of the community for many years but had recently experienced a […]
Derrygonnelly community hub goes on the market
A COMMUNITY hub, which was once home to one of the longest running local creameries and has been owned by a former Premier League physio, has gone on the market for £625,000. Tír Navar, located on Creamery Road in Derrygonnelly, was recently placed on the market by Jason and Clare Palmer, former physios at Chelsea […]
Extra support for Fermanagh families and school kids
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THE income threshold for free school meals and school uniform grants has been raised meaning that more pupils will be available for support, in a major relief for some Fermanagh families. Education Minister, Paul Givan, confirmed the threshold for families in receipt of Universal Credit, applying for free school meals and uniform grants, will rise […]
Major support for Fermanagh sportspeople
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SEVEN of the county’s top sportspeople have received financial support from a local group in recognition of the “incredible passion and dedication” that they put in to their respective careers. The Fermanagh Trust recently released their latest funding award, which will see significant financial support to some of the county’s talents, as they bid to […]
Missed appointments costing health service millions
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OVER 18,200 outpatient appointments were wasted in the Western Trust last year due to patients not turning up for their appointment, costing the local health service around £4 million. From April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025 the total number of patients who did not attend their Consultant outpatient appointment, or failed to give staff sufficient […]
£17 million blow as Fermanagh visitor numbers decline
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BOOKINGS in B&Bs across Fermanagh are down by around 20 per-cent compared to last year, with rising costs and falling visitor numbers leaving many in the hospitality sector fearing for their future. According to the latest figures from the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA), there were 209,000 fewer overnight visitors to the county […]
Concern over £3m FODC Council underspend
THERE have been calls for Fermanagh and Omagh District Council to review its financial support for public services after it was revealed it spent almost £3 million less than it indented to. In the 2024/25 financial year, the total net operating expenditure for the Council was £41.4 million against a planned budget of £44.3 million. Local […]
Summer could be ‘make or break’ for tourism businesses
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SOME of Fermanagh’s top tourist hotspots fear this summer could be make or break, as a noticeable drop in visitor numbers adds pressure to an already challenging season. Castle Archdale Caravan Park – one of the leading holiday and camping destinations in the North – has seen a clear fall in traffic, according to owner […]
Fermanagh firm plots multi-million pound development
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A FERMANAGH business said there’s “still more to do” after they confirmed that their site across the border is set for a major redevelopment, leading to the potential creation of over 10 jobs. ‘Crust & Crumb’ has established itself as one of Ireland’s largest manufacturers of dough-based food products, with the company employing over 280 […]