THE dangers of Fermanagh’s icy roads have been highlighted this morning (Wednesday) after a school bus left the road in the Tattygare Road area of Lisbellaw. The Police were called to the scene after a school bus was reported to have left the road, with “no serious injuries” reported. “Police attended a single vehicle road […]
COLUMN: Fermanagh gardens going for colour this Autumn!
By Rebecca Gilroy THE autumn time is the perfect time to fill the garden with some gorgeous colour that will last over the winter months. Whether you want to use bedding plants, evergreen perennials, evergreen shrubs or trees, the list is endless. A few bedding plants that we will be discussing include Pansy, Viola, and Primrose […]
Kesh Footbridge finally reopens
AFTER years of campaigning and waiting, the Kesh Footbridge has finally been reopened after a major upgrade. Having been inaccessible since it was damaged by severe flooding in late 2015, upgrade and refurbishment work began on the footbridge two years ago. This Council recently announced that work had been completed and it was now officially reopened. The […]
Met Office warns of heavy rain in store for Fermanagh
Met Office has warned of heavy rain that is due to hit Fermanagh tonight (Monday 26). “A cloudy evening with outbreaks of rain soon spreading northeast, the rain heaviest and most persistent across southern counties. Strengthening southerly winds, risk of east coast gales,” said a spokesperson from Met Office. It sets to slightly improve as […]
Fermanagh farmers facing ‘worst year in living memory’
The weather may have improved in recent days, but it may be too little too late for Fermanagh’s farmers.
Wet weather adds to pressure on Fermanagh farmers
THE ongoing wet weather is adding to the financial pressures facing local farmers, with calls for the banks to provide leniency given the current situation. While March is normally seen as a turning point in the farming calendar, the weather in recent weeks has shown no signs of turning. The persistent rain has left many […]
PICTURES: Heavy snow brings Fermanagh to a standstill
THE Fermanagh community woke up this morning [Friday] to a heavy blanket of snow which has caused disruption across the county. A number of schools in Enniskillen and the surrounding areas have closed and the Police Service of Northern Ireland are encouraging motorists to not take unnecessary journeys. “Police have received several reports of vehicles […]
Fermanagh weather warning extended
Motorists are being warned to take extra care on the roads due to the wet conditions.
Weekend weather warning issued for Fermanagh
It looks like the washout is due to continue into the first weekend of August.
Severe weather warning for ‘week from hell’
Fermanagh is in for plenty of wind and rain in the days ahead.