The first confirmed sighting of an Asian hornet in the North has been confirmed by the Northern Ireland Environment Agency, prompting a public call for vigilance. The Asian Hornet was captured in the Dundonald area of Belfast on 10 October by a vigilant member of the public. Otherwise known as Yellow-legged hornet, the Asian Hornet is […]
NI Water donates waterbutts to schools
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Pupils across Fermanagh are learning the value of water conservation with help from NI Water, who have donated waterbutts to five local primary schools. The initiative supports environmental education and sustainability, helping young students understand how small changes can make a big difference. The schools benefiting from the donation include St Macartan’s PS, Roslea, St Naile’s […]
Driven by community needs
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Fermanagh Community Transport (FCT) is reminding local people that its vital service remains available for those without access to transport, helping rural residents stay connected to essential services, appointments, and community life. Established in 2013 following the merger of Fermanagh and South Tyrone Rural Transport and Rural Lift, FCT has since provided nearly half a […]
Lakeland Forum Impresses at Passivhaus Conference
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Fermanagh and Omagh District Council’s Lakeland Forum Redevelopment project made a strong impression at the UK & Ireland Passivhaus Conference. The event was held at ICC Belfast last Monday and Tuesday. The conference, themed Passivhaus in a Changing Climate, brought together top policymakers, industry experts, and practitioners. They explored how Passivhaus design supports climate action […]
Service to be held at the SWAH for bereaved parents
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A special memorial service is set to be held at the South West Acute Hospital in Enniskillen to support local families who are mourning the passing of their baby or child. As part of Baby Loss Awareness Week, the Western Health and Social Care Trust has organised the service to take place at the Lecture Theatre […]
Fermanagh schools urged to support shoebox appeal
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SCHOOLS across Fermanagh are being asked to support children living in poverty around the world by registering for one of Ireland’s most loved Christmas appeal. Team Hope, the charity that delivers gifts into the hands of children living in poverty across African and Eastern Europe, is calling on children and families in the county to […]
Villages unite to build peace and prosperity
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Community spirit is alive and well in Ederney, Kesh and Pettigo as the rural villages unite behind a major campaign to develop a cross-border health and wellbeing hub. The internationally-funded €6.7 million community facility will mainly be located at St Joseph’s GAC in Ederney, and will include an indoor wellness hub, social enterprise units, and outdoor […]
Borderline Players mark 25 years of theatre
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This September marked a major milestone for the Borderline Players, the much-loved amateur drama group based in Pettigo, as they celebrated 25 years of entertaining, inspiring, and bringing people together through theatre. Since the group’s debut they have produced over 30 pantomimes and plays, hosted the annual Pettigo and Tullyhommon Cultural Festival between 2002 and […]
Influencer Sara-Lee scoops top accolade
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TWO digital creators from Fermanagh have scooped major accolades at the hugely popular VAVA Awards, where they were celebrated for their commitment to the industry and their excellence online. Over 300 of the North’s top digital creators turned out to the Titanic centre in Belfast for the special event, where creators went head to head for […]
Friends to honour Johnny’s memory
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FRIENDS of the late Johnny Murray are set to take part in a grueling sportive in Westport to remember the memory of the much-loved father of two. In September, Fermanagh was rocked when Mr Murray, a well-known fitness enthusiast and talented sportsman, passed away while on a walking trip up Cuilcagh Mountain. Just weeks before […]