Women get ready to tractor pull for new Hub project


Fifty women are getting ready to put their strength to the test as they prepare to pull a tractor from Irvinestown to Ballinamallard. This mighty challenge will take place on Saturday 14 September to raise some vital funds to complete Phase 1 of the Ballinamallard Community Hub project. The Hub, a not-for-profit community initiative led by Ballinamallard […]

Fermanagh farming family fury after tractor stolen


A FERMANAGH farming family has been left furious after a “treasured” Case tractor and square bailer was reportedly stolen in the Kinawley/Derrylin area last night (Wednesday). “This outfit, whilst vintage and treasured by my father, was stolen last night. It is quite unique and was likely taken to order,” posted Olive Thornton, in an online […]

GALLERY: 2024 Donagh Tractor Run


  TRACTOR lovers from across the county turned out to Donagh in their droves for its annual tractor run which was held in memory of much-loved resident Hugh Francis McCormack. The Fermanagh community was left deeply saddened in February when community stalwart in Donagh, Hugh Francis McCormack, passed away following a short illness. All proceeds raised […]

Fermanagh Ipswich Town fans celebrate promotion


THE Manor House Hotel has celebrated thousands of glamourous weddings over the years, but a promotion? Surely that’s taking it a bit too far? This was no ordinary promotion though. Instead of bridal gowns and trendy suits, it was Ipswich Town jerseys and flags that were on display at the hotel as the Kieran McKenna-managed side […]

Christmas tractor run to return to town


THE popular and well-attended Christmas Lights Tractor Run is once again going to return to Enniskillen, with the aim of raising much-needed funds for a potentially life-saving organisation. Over the past two years, the tractor run in the town has raised over £14,500 for the Air Ambulance NI – a registered charity which operates across the […]