The village of Maguiresbridge has been plunged into mourning following the tragic deaths of three members of one family in a harrowing shooting incident this morning. What began as a quiet morning in the typically peaceful Fermanagh community quickly descended into shock and sorrow as news of the loss began to circulate. The tight-knit community is […]
New mural brings Fermanagh community spirit to life
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CHILDREN taking part in a summer scheme in Belcoo have left a lasting mark on their village — quite literally — by helping create the first-ever mural in the area. The vibrant artwork, now on display at the Healthy Living Centre, was led by local artist Michelle Duffy and features the colourful handprints of the […]
New CEO of Share Discovery Village
FERMANAGH outdoor education charity Share Discovery Village has announced the appointment of A new interim CEO. Share Discovery Village, located just outside Lisnaskea revealed on social media that Barry Funston will take on the role. Barry is the former CEO of the Rory McIlroy Foundation and chair of the Mary Peters Trust. “I am delighted […]
Green light for hundreds of new houses in Fermanagh
A MAJOR new housing development in a Fermanagh village, that could see its population swell by 50-per-cent, has been given the green light by planners. Meanwhile, in a separate development, 120 more houses have also been given the go ahead in the county for the county town. At the January meeting of the Council’s planning […]
Lisbellaw Scarecrow Festival searches for ‘Raggy’
The ‘Hardrock’ scarecrow family adorns the entrance to Lisbellaw in readiness for the area’s second scarecrow festival! This year is promised to be bigger and better, with a number of events and workshops in addition to many homes displaying a ‘rural life’ themed scarecrow. From Saturday 26 September, the scarecrows will be popping up all over […]
Roslea’s ‘Calendar Girls’ support local charities
A FERMANAGH group has said that Roslea village is “certainly small, but mighty” after it united for a special charity fundraiser to raise money and support for local organisations. During the lead up to the hugely successful ‘OsKaRs’ campaign, a group of females from the Roslea GAA club reenacted the popular movie ‘Calendar Girls’, which […]
Anything to declare… a reflection on the border
FERMANAGH’S Dylan Quinn Dance Theatre has produced a creative arts project called “Anything to Declare”, which will take place across a range of sites in the village of Swanlinbar. This inventive thought-provoking project involves the commissioning of four artists presenting five complimentary/unique pieces of work. The project will encourage reflection on the border between the north and south […]
Concern for pedestrians on narrow village path
CONCERN for the safety of pedestrians walking on a stretch of footpath in Tempo has been highlighted this week. The stretch of footpath in question runs along the side of the historic Church of Ireland wall in the village. On the other side of the road is residential housing with gardens. Speaking to the Herald […]
Clabby speeders warned
THE speed of drivers passing through rural Fermanagh villages has been again brought to the fore. This time the issue was highlighted in the village of Clabby as vehicles were approaching from the Tempo side. In a bid to raise drivers awareness of the speed at which they were travelling Fermanagh and Omagh Policing and […]
Civil servants take the town out of Irvinestown!
Population wise Enniskillen is now the same size as Strabane.