NEWS that tests carried out by a major mining company prospecting in Fermanagh confirmed there is a likely high concentration of precious metals in the county has not been received well locally. Karelian Diamond Resources PLC announced that an assessment prepared by independent geological consultant, Dr Larry Hulbert, showed that there is a strong likelihood of finding nickel, copper […]
More blue green algae found in Lough Erne
FERMANAGH residents have been warned of the ‘potential risk to the health of humans and animals’ after it has been confirmed that blue green algae has been detected in Lower Lough Erne. With the weather finally warming up, there’s major concern that the continual pumping of untreated sewage will trigger toxic blue-green algae blooms on the […]
Fermanagh public urged to have its say on fracking
A public consultation on the future of the future of fracking in Fermanagh is due to close next week.
Florencecourt farmer fined £2,500 for pollution
A FLORENCECOURT former farmer has been fined £2,500 for polluting a local waterway, causing a fish kill. Rodney Elliott (48) of Druminiskill Road, Edenmore was also ordered to pay £267.50 for the cost of replacing the fish that died in two incidents on June 26th , 2018 and August 20th, 2018. Elliott, who appeared at Enniskillen […]
Raw sewage pumping into the river Erne
Department confirms sewage is being released into the water after heavy rain, in the event of mechanical failure, and when pipes block.
Over 130 cases of pollution here over past year
The pollution of the waterways around the county could have a devastating impact on the wildlife and tourism in the area.