Fermanagh and Omagh Council recruits new refuse staff


NEW “additional seasonal staff” have been recruited by the Council as their household refuse team continues to struggle to cope with the demand on its services. Fermanagh residents have been left fuming for months after numerous reports of brown food waste bins going uncollected, with the Council saying they “sincerely apologise” for the delay. The Council […]

Irvinestown Recycling Centre reopens


LOCAL residents have breathed a sigh of relief after it was revealed that Irvinestown’s busy recycling centre has reopened. Fermanagh and Omagh District Council (FODC) announced the temporary closure of the centre from Monday, April 29, for essential maintenance works to resolve drainage issues. During the period of closure, recycling facilities will be available at Kesh or Drumee […]

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 […]

Disgraceful flytipping ruining local scenic spots


FLYTIPPING at one of Fermanagh’s scenic spots has been blasted as “disgraceful” by a local councillor. SDLP’s John Coyle was made aware of rubbish dumped at Keenaghan this month and took it upon himself to tidy the area up. Speaking about the incident he said, “It’s a disgrace that in this day and age people […]

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Load of rubbish: International anglers faced with mess


FERMANAGH’S lakelands are renowned for their beauty, but walk along the Queen Elizabeth Road and you’ll see something completely different. Just off one of the busiest roads in the town you’ll come across unsightly rubbish has strewn along the river bank of the Erne. Approaching the tourism season and annual fishing competition on the Erne […]

Anti-social behaviour spoils summer fun on loughshore


BOTTLES and beer cans thrown in the lough, bins set on fire, rubbish strewn across scenic spots, and, worst of all, lifebouys ripped out and dumped in the water – just some of the common sights around Fermanagh over the past couple of weeks. Since the heatwave began, jetties and other popular sunning spots have […]