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Garda to support residents on Fermanagh border
AN Garda Síochána are set to provide help and support to people on the Fermanagh border area today (Wednesday) who are still affected following the aftermath of Storm Éowyn. Many homes are still without power and electricity and the Garda are set to hold a mobile service clinic at Swanlinbar between 4.30pm to 5.30pm to […]
Renowned classical trio to return to Enniskillen
THE INTERNATIONALLY acclaimed Fidelio Trio are set to join Music in Fermanagh at St. Macartin’s Cathedral, Enniskillen for an extraordinary piano trio concert. On Tuesday (February 18), Fidelio Trio—Darragh Morgan (violin), Tim Gill (cello), and Mary Dullea (piano) will present a compelling programme that showcases the evolution of the string trio repertoire. The concert opens with […]
Council confirms new Irish language festival
GAEILGEOIRS and Irish language speakers are preparing for a major 17-day festival of culture and heritage with a number of events planned and set to take place during the major celebration. Fermanagh and Omagh District Council launched a grant scheme ‘Seachtain na Gaeilge le Energia’ where groups could apply for financial help to organise an Irish […]
Road safety GCSE to be introduced
THE Northern Ireland Department for Infrastructure said that improving road condition is “a priority” for the Stormont Executive after it agreed funding for a driving safety GCSE course. In a bid to reduce road fatalities and accidents, Stormont’s Infrastructure Minister, John O’Dowd, confirmed that they will fund a scheme that supports the Motor Vehicle and Road User GCSE. […]
Work begins on Belcoo development
WORK is undergoing on a “significant” new development to the existing facilities at MacNean Park which will lead to a major benefit for the local Belcoo and extended Fermanagh community. The Belcoo O’Rahilly’s club has recently agreed a deal with McGrath Contracts to develop its facilities and excitement is building in the locality as to what it’ll […]
Balcas’ pellets to heat government buildings
THE Northern Ireland Executive recently awarded Fermanagh-based Balcas a staggering £7.25 million contract for wood pellets in its bid to heat government buildings, it has been revealed. It has been reported that the Department of Finance struck up a six-year agreement with Balcas, which would see the local company provide wood pellets for biomass burners […]
Council pledges over £100k to tourism body
THE Council pledged £105,840 to support Fermanagh Lakeland Tourism in 2024/25 following major fears that the business promotion service could be ceased, it has been revealed. A Freedom of Information requested showed that Fermanagh and Omagh District Council has matched its level of funding of £105,840 from 2023/24 for 2024/25, to help the organisation. The […]
Meeting hear concern and conspiracies on Lakeland Forum
By Niamh McGovern A DRAWN out discussion on the redevelopment plans for Fermanagh Lakeland Forum saw councillors butt heads at a recent meeting of the Fermanagh and Omagh District Council. The Forum has been cause of much conflict within council, with some members expressing ‘severe reservations’ about the project on a regular basis. At the […]
MLAs cite ‘assembly business’ for SOAS no-show
OUR local MLAs said they were dealing with ‘assembly business’ on Monday night as they noticeably failed to show up to the launch of SOAS’ discussion paper on how to save SWAH. A huge crowd turned out to Fermanagh House, with hundreds of locals intriguingly attending to find out more about the roadmap for the […]