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AUDIO: Anti-fracking protest in Enniskillen

Rodney Edwards • Published 4 Feb 2012 15:20 0

UP to 100 anti-fracking demonstrators took to the rain-soaked streets of Enniskillen this afternoon to protest at news that test drilling for shale gas could start here next year.

VIDEO: Nathan Carter at The Killyhevlin

After keeping the Killyhevlin country last night (Friday) to a sell out audience, Nathan Carter is already planning a re-match to play again to Fermanagh crowds.
League debut for Donnelly on Sunday

Eoin Donnelly will make his National Football League debut for Fermanagh on Sunday after manager Peter Canavan released his team to play London on Sunday in Ruislip
Woman accused of stealing

A 49-year-old woman accused of stealing over £100 from a man has appeared before a Preliminary Enquiry at Fermanagh Court.

Farming

Impact of CAP proposals spelled out to farmers

Fermanagh farmers have highlighted the impact of regionalisation and the interpretation of active farmers when the Ulster Farmers' Union held the last of their county meetings in Enniskillen last week.

Obituaries

Mrs. Margaret Jessie Poppy Maxwell

The death occurred on January 24, 2012 of Poppy Maxwell, aged 83, late of Tempo Road, Enniskillen. The widow of Crawford Maxwell (a retired Ulster Bank manager), her peaceful passing, after a long illness, took place at her home, surrounded by her family.

Comment

An economic boost or an environmental disaster?

In these economic times, positive news stories are welcome, especially when they relate to the potential creation of jobs. And so the claims of employment opportunities for Fermanagh and the Border area running into hundreds of jobs as well as energy security for the foreseeable future, would indeed be welcome news.

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Sport

Division Four won't be easy - Canavan

The real action will get underway for Fermanagh manager Peter Canavan and his charges this Sunday when they take on London at Ruislip.