A MAJOR celebration was held at Fermanagh’s leading RNLI branches to celebrate 200 years of the organisation which puts “their own lives at risk to save others” in Fermanagh. Founded back in 1824, the Royal National Lifeboat Institution provides a vital and life-saving service to people who find themselves in trouble in water across the […]
More blue green algae found in Lough Erne
FERMANAGH residents have been warned of the ‘potential risk to the health of humans and animals’ after it has been confirmed that blue green algae has been detected in Lower Lough Erne. With the weather finally warming up, there’s major concern that the continual pumping of untreated sewage will trigger toxic blue-green algae blooms on the […]
Fermanagh RNLI crews join in anniversary celebrations
FERMANAGH’S life-saving volunteers joined in the launch of the RNLI 200th anniversary celebrations in Belfast this week. Stephen McMaster from the Carrybridge RNLI crew and Alan Shaw from the Enniskillen RNLI crew were among volunteers from crews across the North to take part in the launch of the commemorative events at Belfast Harbour on Monday this week (March […]
Coná and Shea take the plunge with new Cold Water Club
A NEW cold water group called Cold Water Club has dived into Fermanagh waters. The new group has been started by newlyweds Coná and Shea Daly who host local swim socials to help people get involved in cold water swimming. Coná had been doing events under her Instagram page dipsnhips for the last two years before starting the […]
Councillors demand action over water toxins
“We’re not doing nearly enough to rattle the cages in Stormont.”
Hosepipe ban on the horizon after weeks of hot weather
THE WEATHER may be due to take a bit of a turn from today (Wednesday), but the light showers and drizzle forecast for Fermanagh will likely do little to remove the looming threat of a hosepipe ban. It’s not often a lack of rain is a problem in this country, and it feels like no […]
Weeks without water at the hottest time of the year
RESIDENTS of Swanlinbar have been unable to drink or wash using the tap water in their homes during the hottest weeks of the summer so far. A ban has been in place for the best part of a month, with householders warned not to use their running water for drinking or bathing after dangerously high […]
VIDEO: Ballinamallard midfielder shows why you shouldn’t fall asleep on your stag do
There are perhaps a couple of rules to bear in mind when on your stag do – and not falling asleep in front of your friends is probably one of them.