THREE new play parks are set to be developed in Fermanagh over the next two years, as part of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council’s long-term Play Park Strategy. While the investment has been welcomed, concerns have been raised about delays in delivering similar facilities to more rural communities, with some not scheduled for action until […]
Foody Fermanagh at the fore of Neven’s new show
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FERMANAGH is to feature heavily in a new RTÉ One programme showcasing the food, culture, and people of Ulster, by award-winning chef Neven Maguire. Neven’s Ulster Food Tour sees Neven meeting food producers, chefs and bakers, as he visits cafes, restaurants and castles enjoying some of the delicious flavours Ulster has to offer, and meeting some of […]
Derrygonnelly set up Fermanagh final with Erne Gaels
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Mannok SFC Semi-Final Derrygonnelly 3-16 Teemore 0-08 By Mark McGoldrick DERRYGONNELLY set up a crunch Fermanagh Senior Football Championship Final meeting with Erne Gaels after they overpowered Teemore with 17 points to spare in their semi-final on Sunday evening. Played in Brewster Park in Enniskillen, the Harps dominated the encounter from the off, with a […]
Heartbreak at sudden death of Damian Moohan
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The late Damian Moohan, whose sudden death left the Enniskillen community shocked and saddened last week, has been remembered as ‘loyal, reliable, and kind’. Formerly of Drumlyon, Enniskillen, Mr Moohan passed away suddenly at home on September 20. He has been remembered as a kind-hearted, generous, and reliable man who touched the lives of many. Born […]
Bird keepers urged to prepare for flu threat
The bird flu season may have just come to an end, but with winter just around the corner Fermanagh poultry farmers and bird keepers are being urged to prepare as the threat of the disease persists. Ulster Farmers’ Union policy officer Kayleigh Ashton-Meek has been speaking of the measures that can be taken to protect […]
Concerns growing over VAT difference
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THE hospitality industry in Fermanagh fears that the “unique circumstances” of its make-up on the border could have a detrimental impact on its future. It was recently confirmed that Value Added Tax (VAT) in the Republic of Ireland will be at 13-per-cent for the coming year, with the same charge in the North at a […]
Fermanagh missing out on vital mental health service
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A FERMANAGH GP has expressed concern that local mental health patients are being left behind due to a lack of funding for a vital service that is being rolled out in other areas. Dr Eugene Haigney from Omagh has been working in Irvinestown since 1999. He’s experienced the incredible work that doctors and professionals have done […]
Fermanagh family’s joy at medical breakthrough
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A LOCAL man living with Huntington’s has said a recent breakthrough in the fight against the disease has given him hope for his children and grandchildren’s futures. Brian Fee was diagnosed with Huntington’s disease 10 years ago at age 53, following a fall at work. Since then, he has experienced mobility issues, slurred speech, and short-term memory loss. Huntington’s is a […]
Derrygonnelly and Kinawley ready for championship final
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DERRYGONNELLY know they’re “going to be up against it” when they take on a Kinawley side on Saturday (7pm) who are chasing their eighth Fermanagh LGFA Senior Football Championship title in a row. The Brian Boru’s and the Harps have enjoyed mammoth battles in recent years and this Saturday’s game in Brewster Park is set […]
Naoise wrestles her way to eighth place in Greece
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IN a formidable display of athleticism and grit, Naoise McManus from the Erne Wrestling Club finished eighth place at the Under-17 Beach Wrestling World Championships in Greece. The Under-17 Women’s 55kg category drew 21 top contenders from across the globe. In the group stage, McManus representing Great Britain topped her group against Greece, Moldova and Poland. […]