‘Now or never moment’ to tackle Brexit issues


THE Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has called on the Labour government to stand by its commitment to establish a “veterinary agreement to prevent unnecessary border checks,” in the post-Brexit world. UFU parliamentary officer Alexander Kinnear noted “it has been clear this past couple of months, that the government machine is picking up the pace on the matter […]

Announcement due on A32 road improvement


A MAJOR local roads project, that has been in the pipeline for over a decade now, may soon be given the green light. The A32 Cornamuck improvement scheme is a major part of a wider long-overdue plan to upgrade the main route from Enniskillen to Omagh. It will see around 1.5km of the stretch between Irvinestown and Dromore […]

Fermanagh prepares to celebrate VE Day


FERMANAGH is preparing to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day with a “community celebration for all.” A special programme of events is taking place in Enniskillen to mark the end of the Second World War in Europe, with the anniversary falling on May 8. These events have been designed to bring people of all ages and […]

Fermanagh fears over foot and mouth return


IT’S NOT just Fermanagh’s farmers fearing the possible return of foot and mouth disease, with  news of the return of the disease bringing back not-so-happy memories for many border residents over the age of 30. The government has issued another warning to farmers and animal keepers after last week it emerged three separate cases of […]

Enniskillen RNLI find jet skiers after search


THE RNLI came to the rescue of two jet skiers in difficulties last week, following a dark, misty search on the Erne. Shortly before 7pm on Monday, March 24 the volunteer crew launched the station’s John and Jean Lewis, at the request of the Coastguard following reports of jet skiers in difficulty. It had initially […]

Enniskillen air cadets take to skies for the first time


By Callum McGuigan FOUR Enniskillen students have taken to the skies as a first for the newly established air cadets. Last Wednesday budding aviators from the Enniskillen Air Cadets, which first formed last October, were the first to go full throttle from the unit. The cadets were geared up in flight suits and had a […]

Referee shortage putting ladies GAA game in jeopardy


THERE are just 12 referees signed up to cover all senior and underage ladies GAA games in Fermanagh as fears grow over the significant shortage of local match officials in the county. An urgent email was sent out to all club secretaries by Fermanagh LGFA Development Officer, Conor Meehan, who said that lack of referees […]

Search is on for next Fermanagh Rose of Tralee


THE search is on for the next Fermanagh Rose of Tralee, as the beloved annual festival gears up for another exciting selection process. This prestigious event celebrates the spirit and talent of young women from the region, offering them a platform to shine on both local and national stages. Fermanagh has not been represented in […]

Enniskillen town centre ‘just coping’ as fears grow


BUSINESS owners are fearing “people won’t come” to the county as major concerns are raised over the future of tourism and the industry in Fermanagh and the town centre in Enniskillen. The county’s industry is on a knife-edge as fears grow over the future of Fermanagh Lakeland Tourism and the sharp rise in National Insurance […]