A FERMANAGH animal sanctuary has launched an urgent need for help and support after they revealed they’re “at full capacity for cats” as the local struggles with abandoned pets continues. Major concerns have been raised over the growing number of animals who are being abandoned throughout Fermanagh, with Bright Eyes Animal Sanctuary facing increasing pressure. […]
Killarney concert for Fermanagh band
THE Tumbling Paddies are committed to keeping “things lively” after they confirmed they’ll be returning to the INEC Gleneagle Arena in Killarney where they’ll perform to almost 1,000 people. The six-man band recently confirmed they’ll be headlining a major concert at one of the biggest venues in Ireland when they take centre stage at the […]
Fermanagh health campaigners to host public meeting
SAVE Our Acute Services (SOAS) is organising a public meeting on the future of SWAH services and the removal of emergency general surgery at the hospital. SOAS has invited representatives from all five main political parties in the area, and the public will have the chance to ask questions on the night. The meeting takes place […]
Enniskillen Royal Grammar set for major transformation
EXCITING developments are on the horizon for Enniskillen Royal Grammar School as plans for the redevelopment of the old Portora school site have been officially passed. The new site proposes an extension, along with improved access and parking facilities, while also keeping listed buildings, including Portora House and Steele Hall. Since the merger of Portora Royal and […]
Donegal calling for Fermanagh band
FERMANAGH band ‘Tully’ will make their much-anticipated headline gig debut at the Balor Theatre in Ballybofey next weekend as their career continues to go from strength to strength. The Knocks group is set to take another step in their career when they take centre stage at the venue on Saturday, April 26, weeks after they […]
Over 800 sewer blockages reported in Fermanagh
ONE of the North’s leading water companies dealt with over 800 sewer blockages last year as concerns are raised over how the waterways and its contents could be affecting public health. NI Water revealed there were 831 sewer blockages in Fermanagh in 2024, with a massive 419 cases reported in the BT74 area in Enniskillen, […]
Fermanagh man sells Armagh City Hotel
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A FERMANAGH man and his business partners have confirmed that they have sold the Armagh City Hotel. Ernie Fisher, Kieran McAnallan, Felix Mooney and Brian McCormack sold the popular city centre hotel for an undisclosed sum. The hotel, which has a team of 160 staff, has been an established and well-loved part of the Armagh community […]
Celebrating 10 years of Fermanagh’s ‘super council’
IT’S NOW exactly ten years since the creation of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council (FODC). In April 2015, as part of a major shake up of local government across the North, Fermanagh District Council merged with Omagh District Council to form the ‘super council’ we have today. Chaired by Cllr Thomas O’Reilly from Sinn Fein, […]
Council votes for Fermanagh Lakeland Forum development
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The Forum will now close on April 30, with construction of the new leisure centre starting next month. A legal challenge to the decision is expected.
Countdown on to big Fermanagh and Omagh Council meeting
ALL eyes will be on the Fermanagh and Omagh District Council tonight (Tuesday) as they prepare to vote on the proposed redevelopment of the Fermanagh Lakeland Forum in Enniskillen. A large crowd turned out to the Enniskillen Hotel last night (Monday) for a emotionally charged public meeting on the plan, which is now reported to […]