IT’S NOW exactly ten years since the creation of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council (FODC). In April 2015, as part of a major shake up of local government across the North, Fermanagh District Council merged with Omagh District Council to form the ‘super council’ we have today. Chaired by Cllr Thomas O’Reilly from Sinn Fein, […]
Council votes for Fermanagh Lakeland Forum development
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The Forum will now close on April 30, with construction of the new leisure centre starting next month. A legal challenge to the decision is expected.
Countdown on to big Fermanagh and Omagh Council meeting
ALL eyes will be on the Fermanagh and Omagh District Council tonight (Tuesday) as they prepare to vote on the proposed redevelopment of the Fermanagh Lakeland Forum in Enniskillen. A large crowd turned out to the Enniskillen Hotel last night (Monday) for a emotionally charged public meeting on the plan, which is now reported to […]
Farmer died after being attacked by bull, inquest finds
AN inquest into the death of 81-year-old retired Dromore farmer Harold Gilmore found that his death was caused by trampling most likely caused by a bull. Mr Gilmore died on July 20 of last year in a field close to his home, which he owned but was rented out on the Fintona Road, Dromore. It […]
Fermanagh farmer Lorraine on work-life balance
Lorraine is also a nurse and busy mum, but has still found the time to enrol in a course with CAFRE.
Mining threat grows over Fermanagh
Irish mining company Karelian Diamond Resources PLC has been scoping out Fermanagh for several years.
Storm highlights dangers of travelling for treatment
An ambulance became trapped while en route to Altnagvelvin in Derry during Storm Éowyn last week.
Lack Primary School to officially close this year
By Niamh McGovern LACK Primary School will close at the end of this school year in what has come as a ‘shattering blow’ to the school community. Last year, the rural school, located on the Tirwinny Road, received a reprieve from closure by Education Minister, Paul Givan, but following Monday’s announcement, the school will discontinue with […]
Today’s weather forecast for Co Fermanagh
This morning will have bright spells albeit northern areas will see patchy cloud and a few showers. Turning overcast in the afternoon, with spells of light rain developing by evening. Breezy.
Fermanagh leads tributes to Jody Gormley
FERMANAGH great Peter McGinnity has remembered the late Jody Gormley as a ‘very understanding’ person after the GAA community was plunged into mourning following his death. Father-of-three Mr Gormley, a distinguished footballer for Tyrone and current manager with Trillick, passed away on Monday evening, aged 53. Less than two months ago, following the Tyrone Senior […]