LISBELLAW is taking flight in the effort to boost local biodiversity. The village is set to become a haven for swifts, thanks to a new initiative that sees specially designed swift boxes installed in the area. When Lisbellaw Area Initiative was formed a year and a half ago, one of their goals as part of […]
Sun shines on Fermanagh Twelfth celebrations in Kesh
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The Grand Master of the Orange Order is in Fermanagh today to join in the festivities.
Summer could be ‘make or break’ for tourism businesses
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SOME of Fermanagh’s top tourist hotspots fear this summer could be make or break, as a noticeable drop in visitor numbers adds pressure to an already challenging season. Castle Archdale Caravan Park – one of the leading holiday and camping destinations in the North – has seen a clear fall in traffic, according to owner […]
Curley set to showcase talents at trad school
BOHO accordion player Gary Curley will showcase his renowned talents this summer when he teaches many young people as part of a hugely popular Irish traditional music school in Donegal. The renowned Irish traditional musician, who performs in bars and pubs in Enniskillen, has been confirmed as a tutor at the ‘Ceol na Coille Summer […]
Follow the yellow brick road to Irvinestown
There will be a ‘wicked’ fantasy theme to the annual annual Lady of the Lake celebrations return to the Fermanagh town this July.
‘High demand’ for summer scheme leads to tech problems
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FERMANAGH and Omagh District Council (FODC) has blamed ‘exceptionally high demand’ for problems experienced during the launch of its Summer Programme for Kids. The scheme opened for bookings last Thursday morning at 8am – but many parents reported being met with broken links and long delays when attempting to register their children. A council spokesperson […]
Firefighters praised for Clogher blaze efforts
Around a third of the Sliabh Beagh area has been damaged by the blaze, which is now under control.
Fermanagh drivers urged to take care this weekend
There is expected to a be a lot more traffic on Fermanagh roads this weekend.
Public warned not to disturb bird habitats
THE local public has been urged not to do anything that will disturb or damage our native wading and ground-nesting bird habitats, as intense conservation efforts continue on Lough Erne. With a number of incidents involving people and dogs disturbing precious curlew nests around the lough in recent years, the local community has been urged to enjoy […]
RNLI safety warning as incidents rise on Lough Erne
With the summer fast approaching, Fermanagh water users have warned to take care.