VAT difference threatens Fermanagh hospitality industry


LOCAL business owners are fearing that their livelihoods are under “a huge threat” after it was revealed that there will be a significant difference in hospitality VAT on both sides of the border. It was recently confirmed that Value Added Tax (VAT) in the Republic of Ireland will be at 13-per-cent for the coming year, […]

Number of recorded potholes up 5% in Fermanagh and Omagh


By Niamh McGovern THE quantity of potholes in Fermanagh and Omagh have doubled in the past two years, according to recent data. In a survey, conducted by CompareNI to mark National Pothole Day (today), it would appear that the pothole issue in the North remains as acute as ever – with almost 107,000 potholes recorded in […]

Ciana prepares to stand on ‘The Roof of Africa’


By Annie Flynn IT’S A challenge of a lifetime for Ciana McGrath from Belcoo as she prepares to climb Mount Kilimanjaro with the purpose of raising money for Dig Deep, a charity that provides clean water, toilets and hygiene education in Kenya. Ciana will travel to Kenya this coming summer with a group of likeminded […]

Family waiting on hospital letters without post a week


A LOCAL family who are awaiting a number of important hospital letters for appointments said it’s “incredibly worrying” after they did not receive post for five days, as the postal crisis rolls on. Serious concerns have been raised across the county over the functioning of Royal Mail in Fermanagh, with many households only receiving letters […]

St Patrick’s Day events confirmed for Enniskillen


EXCITEMENT is building throughout the county for the much-anticipated St Patrick’s Day celebrations in Enniskillen with “an expanded programme” of events set to take place in the town. Organised by the Project St Patrick committee, the celebrations will kick off in Enniskillen on Sunday (March 16) with a flotilla display on Lough Erne and a […]

McIlwaine on the double in Ballinamallard victory


JOSH McIlwaine scored two goals at Ferney Park last night (Tuesday) as Ballinamallard United won a five-goal thriller against Newington. Sean McAteer got the Mallards off the perfect start when he netted from a Darragh Byrne cross, with just 10 minutes on the clock. With confidence flowing, McIlwaine scored his first on the night with […]

Chart star Heaton to rock at the Ardhowen


MULTI-MILLION record selling artist Paul Heaton is set to make his debut in Enniskillen next month as he aims to become the “first major chart star” to perform in the 32 counties of Ireland. Local social media went into a frenzy when the English singer confirmed he was heading to the Ardhowen Theatre on Thursday, […]

Val Valentine celebrates 100th birthday


WHAT are the odds of being born on Valentine’s Day and your surname being Valentine? Why don’t you ask Fermanagh man Val Valentine who celebrated his 100th Birthday on February 14. The remarkable Irvinestown man also married his sweetheart Alice on the most romantic day of the year. Val and Alice have two daughters Maria […]

Joy as Fermanagh Fishing Classic festival reinstated


A LIVERPOOL angler who has been traveling to the county for 50 years to compete in the Fermanagh Fishing Classic has said: “this is the best bit of news I’ve heard this year” about the recent reveal that the funding for the event has been reinstated. This comes after it was announced that funding for […]