THE PROBLEMS with Fermanagh’s postal system are persisting, with the local Council now planning to write to Royal Mail to address the problem. As reported by the ‘Herald, concerns have been raised locally with people claiming they’re not receiving letters on time, with Royal Mail employees citing they’re under major pressure. Fermanagh and Omagh District Council is to […]
Fears over future of Castle Barracks grows
COUNCIL staff based at the Castle Barracks in Enniskillen are being relocated as fears grow over the future and sustainability of one of Fermanagh’s historic buildings, the ‘Herald can reveal. It’s understood employees with the Roads’ Service are set to move to the Killyhevlin Industrial Estate, while the ‘Blue Badge’ department will be relocated to […]
Emergency services attend house fire in Fermanagh
Emergency services attended a house fire this morning (Wednesday 26 February) in Newtownbutler. A call was made to the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service at 8.02am with reports of a fire in a semi-detached property in Railway Court, Newtownbutler. “Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used 1 hose reel to extinguish the fire. The cause of […]
‘Proactive policing’ underway in Fermanagh
The PSNI have said proactive policing is taking place currently in Enniskillen (Tuesday 25 February). Many sirens have been heard in Enniskillen this morning which the PSNI have described as proactive policing which is taking place in the area. “This seems to be some proactive policing in the area,” a PSNI spokesperson has said. There […]
VAT difference threatens Fermanagh hospitality industry
LOCAL business owners are fearing that their livelihoods are under “a huge threat” after it was revealed that there will be a significant difference in hospitality VAT on both sides of the border. It was recently confirmed that Value Added Tax (VAT) in the Republic of Ireland will be at 13-per-cent for the coming year, […]
Number of recorded potholes up 5% in Fermanagh and Omagh
By Niamh McGovern THE quantity of potholes in Fermanagh and Omagh have doubled in the past two years, according to recent data. In a survey, conducted by CompareNI to mark National Pothole Day (today), it would appear that the pothole issue in the North remains as acute as ever – with almost 107,000 potholes recorded in […]
Ciana prepares to stand on ‘The Roof of Africa’
By Annie Flynn IT’S A challenge of a lifetime for Ciana McGrath from Belcoo as she prepares to climb Mount Kilimanjaro with the purpose of raising money for Dig Deep, a charity that provides clean water, toilets and hygiene education in Kenya. Ciana will travel to Kenya this coming summer with a group of likeminded […]
Family waiting on hospital letters without post a week
A LOCAL family who are awaiting a number of important hospital letters for appointments said it’s “incredibly worrying” after they did not receive post for five days, as the postal crisis rolls on. Serious concerns have been raised across the county over the functioning of Royal Mail in Fermanagh, with many households only receiving letters […]
St Patrick’s Day events confirmed for Enniskillen
EXCITEMENT is building throughout the county for the much-anticipated St Patrick’s Day celebrations in Enniskillen with “an expanded programme” of events set to take place in the town. Organised by the Project St Patrick committee, the celebrations will kick off in Enniskillen on Sunday (March 16) with a flotilla display on Lough Erne and a […]
Chart star Heaton to rock at the Ardhowen
MULTI-MILLION record selling artist Paul Heaton is set to make his debut in Enniskillen next month as he aims to become the “first major chart star” to perform in the 32 counties of Ireland. Local social media went into a frenzy when the English singer confirmed he was heading to the Ardhowen Theatre on Thursday, […]