Son leads charity walk to honour his late Mum
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The son and friends of the late Amanda Corrigan, who passed away last month after a brave battle with cancer, are preparing to walk from Sligo to Enniskillen to raise funds for charity. The 40-mile walk will take place over two days, starting on October 4, with all proceeds going to for the Friends of […]

‘Sunday’s not must-win, but momentum matters’– McGourty


Fermanagh Ladies are back in action on Sunday, facing Sligo with the team’s level on 12 points after five rounds in Division 4. Their semi-final spot is already secured, but for manager CJ McGourty, this isn’t just a game to manage minutes — it’s about keeping momentum going. A likely rematch with Sligo or Leitrim […]

Bypass decision welcomed after Fermanagh road incidents


WITH the dangers of Fermanagh roads firmly highlighted following a spate of devastating accidents, the agreement for the development of the Enniskillen Bypass has been welcomed. Calls are increasing locally for improvement to the county’s roads and Northern Ireland Infrastructure Minister, John O’Dowd, confirmed a multi-million pound investment for the bypass. Residents were left concerned […]

Plan to dual the A4 still on the agenda


THE PLAN to dual the main Enniskillen to Sligo road is still on the agenda. However, as always, funding could be a long time coming. The ambitious plan to upgrade the A4 from Ballygawley to Belcoo, and then the subsequent N16 from Blacklion to Sligo, has been floated for many years, and while the funds may not […]

O’Dowd announces next stage in Enniskillen Bypass


Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has confirmed that the next stage of the procurement process for the Enniskillen Bypass scheme is underway.  The proposed 2.1km bypass will provide a new transport link to the southern side of Enniskillen, improving connectivity between the A4 Dublin Road and the A4 Sligo Road. The transport link will also provide […]

Fermanagh MLA makes rail plea in Stormont


A FERMANAGH MLA has taken the campaign to have Fermanagh included in the all-Ireland rail plan to the Assembly at Stormont. Yesterday (Tuesday) Áine Murphy MLA made a speech in the chamber urging Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd, her Sinn Féin party colleague, to improve local public transport and to consider including the county in the All-Island Strategic […]

Major funding boost for Sligo to Enniskillen greenway


A FURTHER €1.5 million (£1.28 million) has been announced by the Irish government for the long-awaited Sligo to Enniskillen greenway. Nicknamed the ‘Marble Arch Greenway’, the proposed 75km walking and cycling route follows the former Sligo, Leitrim and Northern Counties Railway (SLNCR), connecting Enniskillen to Sligo via Belcoo and Blacklion. Last week it was announced […]