Environment

An incident report regarding blue-green algae on Lough Erne.

Blue Green Algae

Inside the Department's investigations into blue-green algae

Ethan McGirr, winner of the Young Person's Award, receiving the Arthur Thompson Memorial Trophy, from Guy Kirkpatrick, chief steward in the dairy section; as Joan Boyd, vice-chair, and Ruth Montgomery, Clogher Valley Show secretary look on.

Ethan McGirr, winner of the Young Person's Award, receiving the Arthur Thompson Memorial Trophy, from Guy Kirkpatrick, chief steward in the dairy section; as Joan Boyd, vice-chair, and Ruth Montgomery, Clogher Valley Show secretary look on.

Clogher Valley Show

Youth awards and presentations to charity at Clogher Valley Show

Attending the launch were HSENI Chair Catherine Irwin MBE; Economy Minister Conor Murphy; Agriculture Minister Andrew Muir; HSENI Chief Executive Robert Kidd; and HSENI Deputy Chief Executive, Dr. Bryan Monson.

Attending the launch were HSENI Chair Catherine Irwin MBE; Economy Minister Conor Murphy; Agriculture Minister Andrew Muir; HSENI Chief Executive Robert Kidd; and HSENI Deputy Chief Executive, Dr. Bryan Monson.

Ministers endorse the latest farm safety action plan

Tiarnan McCusker, Community Climate Action Officer with Galway City Council with members of the ARC staff at the Fermanagh launch on October 7

Tiarnan McCusker, Community Climate Action Officer with Galway City Council with members of the ARC staff at the Fermanagh launch on October 7

Fermanagh group secures funding for climate action project

The area near Inishroosk on Fermanagh's Upper Lough Erne.

The area near Inishroosk on Fermanagh's Upper Lough Erne.

Intervention needed to preserve Innishroosk for future generations, report warns

Upper Lough Erne as seen from the air.

Upper Lough Erne as seen from the air.

Increasing temperatures point to gradual warming of Lough Erne, report warns

Hare Island is a prime wader habitat.

Hare Island is a prime wader habitat.

Action needed as wader-breeding site faces uncertain future

Cruninish Island on Fermanagh's Lower Lough Erne.

Cruninish Island on Fermanagh's Lower Lough Erne.

Poaching, overgrazing and invasive weeds trample delicate habitat of Cruninish

Report reveals grave challenges for Lough Erne's wildlife and ecosystem

Upper Lough Erne, as seen from the air in late September. As peaceful as the scene is, the reality is that climate change also affects Fermanagh. Photo by Ronan McGrade.

Upper Lough Erne, as seen from the air in late September. As peaceful as the scene is, the reality is that climate change also affects Fermanagh. Photo by Ronan McGrade.

Peter Doran: When the Moon rises: Lessons from children, climate, and a fragile Earth

‘Autumn at Ely Lodge Forest’.

‘Autumn at Ely Lodge Forest’.

Ely Lodge Forest

My Fermanagh: Autumn at Ely Lodge Forest

A scene from Fermanagh Grassland Club's summer farm walk hosted by Ian Browne at Cavanaleck, Fivemiletown

A scene from Fermanagh Grassland Club's summer farm walk hosted by Ian Browne at Cavanaleck, Fivemiletown

Grassland Club visits noted Angus herd during a summer farm walk

The 'Meeting of Minds' conference will take place in Enniskillen across two days in early October, to address the future of stillwaters and natural landscapes in the face of environmental challenges including climate change

The 'Meeting of Minds' conference will take place in Enniskillen across two days in early October, to address the future of stillwaters and natural landscapes in the face of environmental challenges including climate change

Two-day conference to address stillwater and natural landscape futures

Pollution on Lough Erne.

Pollution on Lough Erne.

Fermanagh farming

Data reveals agriculture as main contributor to Lough Erne contamination

Taken near Geaglum quay, Lisnaskea.

Taken near Geaglum quay, Lisnaskea.

Above Lough Erne: A view near Geaglum quay, Lisnaskea.

Pictured are former winners of the competition helping to launch this year's event.

Pictured are former winners of the competition helping to launch this year's event.

Win a beef and lamb hamper with Meat4Schools

Florence Court.

Florence Court.

My Fermanagh: ‘Sunset at Florence Court’

Ciara Smith will be at Apple Day.

Ciara Smith will be at Apple Day.

Celebrate Autumn at the Organic Centre's Apple Day-Harvest Festival

Minister Andrew Muir.

Minister Andrew Muir.

Minister insists he isn't playing 'blame game' over Lough Erne algae

Minister for the Environment, Andrew Muir, speaks with reporter, William Smith.

Minister for the Environment, Andrew Muir, speaks with reporter, William Smith.

Andrew Muir: 'I have been open about the realities of blue-green algae'

A stunning dawn view at Killyfole Lough.

A stunning dawn view at Killyfole Lough.

My Fermanagh - A stunning view of Killyfole Lough.

A boat speeds past Corradillar Quay, Lisnaskea, on a damp and muggy day. Photo by Donnie Phair.

A boat speeds past Corradillar Quay, Lisnaskea, on a damp and muggy day. Photo by Donnie Phair.

Above Lough Erne: A drone's-eye view of Corradillar Quay, Lisnaskea

A duck cautiously makes its way though blue-green algae, with lakes and waterways across Northern Ireland still battling the potentially toxic algae. Photo: PA.

A duck cautiously makes its way though blue-green algae, with lakes and waterways across Northern Ireland still battling the potentially toxic algae. Photo: PA.

Bernadette McAliskey: Water mess - and we’re all waiting for Stormont to tackle it

Ciara Smith, from Belleek, with a sign for the BBC television series, 'Make It At Market', on which the skilled willow weaver was a contestant.

Ciara Smith, from Belleek, with a sign for the BBC television series, 'Make It At Market', on which the skilled willow weaver was a contestant.

Weaving a lasting link to a proud piece of heritage

Judge Jim Fletcher pictured with some of the winners from this year's Honey Show.

Judge Jim Fletcher pictured with some of the winners from this year's Honey Show.

Fermanagh Beekeepers' Association

Honey Show keeps beekeepers busy during a wet August

File photo of part of the aftermath of a recent anti-immigration protest last month in the UK, in this instance, in Middlesbrough. Photo: PA Wire.

File photo of part of the aftermath of a recent anti-immigration protest last month in the UK, in this instance, in Middlesbrough. Photo: PA Wire.

Laurence Speight: Anti-immigrant violence ties in to destruction of the biosphere

Aurora borealis

Lough Melvin bathed in glorious colours of Northern Lights

Nuala McAuley National Lottery Community Fund, Kieran Kelly Lisnaskea Community Enterprises, Shannon Montogomer NEA NI, John Begley Project Manager SEC NI, Joanne Cunningham Fermanagh & Omagh District Council and Jason Henry SEC NI project co-ordinator

Nuala McAuley National Lottery Community Fund, Kieran Kelly Lisnaskea Community Enterprises, Shannon Montogomer NEA NI, John Begley Project Manager SEC NI, Joanne Cunningham Fermanagh & Omagh District Council and Jason Henry SEC NI project co-ordinator

New initiative launched to help Lisnaskea create sustainable energy strategy

Agriculture and Environment Minister, Andrew Muir.

Agriculture and Environment Minister, Andrew Muir.

Muir warned of 'negative press' after algae-linked dog deaths

My Fermanagh: ‘Autumn White Bridge’.

My Fermanagh: ‘Autumn White Bridge’.

My Fermanagh: ‘Autumn White Bridge’.

Ederney Volunteer, Cormac McKervey with Aoibeann (Rural Support), Cormac (Rural Support Plough On Volunteer), John (Rural Support Plough On Leader) and Christina (Rural Support Plough On Leader).

Ederney Volunteer, Cormac McKervey with Aoibeann (Rural Support), Cormac (Rural Support Plough On Volunteer), John (Rural Support Plough On Leader) and Christina (Rural Support Plough On Leader).

Volunteering opportunities available at Rural Support

Jenson Lindsay (14), son of Percy and Catherine Lindsay from near Enniskillen, who won the title of All Ireland Senior Young Handler (13-17 years) at Elphin Agricultural Show.

Jenson Lindsay (14), son of Percy and Catherine Lindsay from near Enniskillen, who won the title of All Ireland Senior Young Handler (13-17 years) at Elphin Agricultural Show.

Teenage cattle exhibitor crowned All-Ireland Senior Young Handler

Allen Shortt exhibited the 19,000gns intermediate and reserve supreme champion, Bernish Uptowngirl, bred by Kieran McCrory, Sixmilecross. Included is sponsor Kevin Corry, Norbrook. Photo by Alfie Shaw, Agri-Images.

Allen Shortt exhibited the 19,000gns intermediate and reserve supreme champion, Bernish Uptowngirl, bred by Kieran McCrory, Sixmilecross. Included is sponsor Kevin Corry, Norbrook. Photo by Alfie Shaw, Agri-Images.

Tyrone breeders lifts Reserve Champion at ‘Ladies in Red’ show

Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Andrew Muir (centre), presenting the Nature and Biodiversity award to Encirc sustainability director, Fiacre O’Donnell (second left) and Theresa Clarke, Encirc environmental manager (second right)

Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Andrew Muir (centre), presenting the Nature and Biodiversity award to Encirc sustainability director, Fiacre O’Donnell (second left) and Theresa Clarke, Encirc environmental manager (second right)

Encirc's biodiversity project wins at Responsible Business Awards

Killyfole Lough.

Killyfole Lough.

Fermanagh and Omagh District Council

Council temporarily closes path at Killyfole lough

Diane McChesney outside her store of recycled toys and furniture.

Diane McChesney outside her store of recycled toys and furniture.

Let's all do our part during Zero Waste Week, urges Free-cycle founder

Cole's Monument, in the heart of Enniskillen.

Cole's Monument, in the heart of Enniskillen.

My Fermanagh: Cole's Monument

Farmers attending the farm walk at Egerton Farms, Rosslea.

Farmers attending the farm walk at Egerton Farms, Rosslea.

Fermanagh sheep farmer and ambassador demonstrates flock management

At this time of year, many of our thoughts turn to Harvest, and towards positive things as we try to pause and appreciate the end of summer and what autumn is ushering in. Stock image.

At this time of year, many of our thoughts turn to Harvest, and towards positive things as we try to pause and appreciate the end of summer and what autumn is ushering in. Stock image.

Arlene Foster: The seasons are changing, but let’s all keep a thankful outlook

The project by Friends of Little Woods, funded by the Mid Ulster District Council, was held over the summer and will end on September 14

The project by Friends of Little Woods, funded by the Mid Ulster District Council, was held over the summer and will end on September 14

'Flying rats' and 'vampires' dispelled at bat walks in Fermanagh and Mid Ulster

Mining in Fermanagh.

Mining in Fermanagh.

Mining company was granted licences despite environmental and economic concerns

The waste water treatment plant at Killyhevlin, Enniskillen.

The waste water treatment plant at Killyhevlin, Enniskillen.

Wastewater systems reach breaking point

Blue-green algae.

Blue-green algae.

Blue Green Algae

Two dogs dead after suspected contact with blue green algae

Mining in Fermanagh.

Mining in Fermanagh.

Mining in Fermanagh: The story so far

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Blue Green Algae

'No specific measures' to tackle algae as toxic chemicals found on Erne

'Rossharbour Sunset', by Stephanie Wiggins.

'Rossharbour Sunset', by Stephanie Wiggins.

My Fermanagh: 'Rossharbour Sunset’

Anglers in position as the hooter sounds to head off for the final day of the Lough Melvin Open.

Anglers in position as the hooter sounds to head off for the final day of the Lough Melvin Open.

Hopefuls angle for victory at the Lough Melvin Open

Largest dog breeding facility in the UK based in Fermanagh and Omagh

Launching Plough On's search for new Group Leaders across the Province - including in County Fermanagh.

Launching Plough On's search for new Group Leaders across the Province - including in County Fermanagh.

New leaders wanted for Rural Support’s Plough On groups

Despite this summer's poor weather, you'll notice that bees are still enormously attracted to a number of flowering plants and trees.

Despite this summer's poor weather, you'll notice that bees are still enormously attracted to a number of flowering plants and trees.

Meadowsweet among the flowering plants that flavour our local honey

This relaxing view was taken of the area around Kilmore Quay, Lisnaskea, with some softly-lit haze creeping over the landscape. Photo by Donnie Phair.

This relaxing view was taken of the area around Kilmore Quay, Lisnaskea, with some softly-lit haze creeping over the landscape. Photo by Donnie Phair.

Above Lough Erne - Kilmore Quay, Lisnaskea

Kieran Harding, Managing Director, BITC NI cuts the ribbon to officially open the looped walkway at Encirc’s Derrylin factory, as Theresa Clarke, Encirc; Elaine Brough, vice-Chair, Fermanagh and Omagh District Council and Fiacre O'Donnell, Encirc look

Kieran Harding, Managing Director, BITC NI cuts the ribbon to officially open the looped walkway at Encirc’s Derrylin factory, as Theresa Clarke, Encirc; Elaine Brough, vice-Chair, Fermanagh and Omagh District Council and Fiacre O'Donnell, Encirc look

Encirc unveils new walkway for employees to enhance wellbeing and biodiversity

There was a good attendance from County Fermanagh at the recent Ulster Grassland Society Summer Meeting in Portrush, including Robert and Heather Kettyle from Lisnaskea, and William, Samuel, John and Robert Egerton, UGS President, from Rosslea.

There was a good attendance from County Fermanagh at the recent Ulster Grassland Society Summer Meeting in Portrush, including Robert and Heather Kettyle from Lisnaskea, and William, Samuel, John and Robert Egerton, UGS President, from Rosslea.

Fermanagh UGS President leads farm walk at Portrush

'Moody Lough Melvin', by Stephanie Wiggins.

'Moody Lough Melvin', by Stephanie Wiggins.

My Fermanagh - a photo of 'Moody Lough Melvin'