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Ulster Herald Advertisement Posted: 5:00 pm February 12, 2021 By Alan Rodgers IT’S exactly 50 years ago this week since five people died on a local mountain in what has been described as ‘one of the forgotten atrocities of the Troubles.’ On February 9, 1971, a bomb exploded on Brougher Mountain near Trillick killing five men, two BBC technicians and three civilians working with a contracting firm. No-one ever claimed responsibility but the bomb was believed to have been planted ...

South East Fermanagh Foundation (SEFF) welcomed Veterans Commissioner Danny Kinahan to their Lisnaskea offices recently where The Commissioner met with a range of veterans to engage in dialogue around their needs and to hear their views around a range of issues. In a statement SEFFs Director of Services Kenny Donaldson said: "The Veterans Commissioner met with circa 12 veterans and heard from them issues for which they require support. Amongst the issues discussed were; his presence at the ...

Plans for a cross-community shared space initiative in Co Fermanagh have taken a step forward with a business case for the project now sitting with the Executive for approval.

POPULAR Fermanagh man Grant Weir continued his “Going for a walk, hi” fundraiser last week in Lisbellaw. On Sunday, Grant teamed up with members of Lisbellaw Veterans Group to work towards his goal of walking 26.2 miles before his 64th birthday, on January 8 next. The former solider began his walk in November on Remembrance Day. Lisbellaw is an important place for the family as Grant grew up in the village, and his family lived there when he was seriously injured in a bomb attack ca...