WITH WINTER far from over, anyone planning a mountain hike or hill walk over the coming months is urged to “be prepared.” Since the new year the North West Mountain Rescue Team (NWMRT) has already been called out to assist a number of hikers on a snowy Cuilcagh and on neighbouring icy mountains south of […]
Mountain rescue to benefit from Orange parades
Motorists are reminded to allow for traffic disruption this Wednesday.
5,000 year-old ancient axe uncovered on Lough Erne
DURING the search for missing Kieran McAree on Lough Erne an ancient Neolithic axe, dating back to roughly 3000BC was found on one of Lough Erne’s islands.
Lucky escape for local climbers rescued on Cuilcagh mountain
Two Fermanagh men who went walking up Cuilcagh Mountain last week had a lucky escape and had to be rescued after coming into difficulties near the summit.