People in Fermanagh are the happiest in the United Kingdom according to recent figures published by the Office for National Statistics.
‘No future here’, say young people
OVER two thirds of young people in Fermanagh said they know someone who may take their own life while three quarters of students predicted they won’t be living locally in ten years time.
New beer is unique to Enniskillen pub
IF YOU enjoy a sociable beer then your tipple of choice may well be a Tennents, Harp or Carlsberg, but how about a Devenish?
Four Fermanagh schools share in £7.3 million investment windfall
FOUR Enniskillen schools are set to reap the benefits of a £106m investment in education announced by Education Minister John O’Dowd last week.
Annual ‘Oscars’ night for community volunteers
THE chairman of Fermanagh District Council, Alex Baird, praised the positive role that volunteers play in all aspects of community life.
Early learning boost for children
After securing a funding boost of over £264,000, Devenish Partnership has been given the opportunity to improve the lives of local children through knowledge and education.
Kettyle meats now in 22 Tesco stores
An award-winning meats manufacturer based in Lisnaskea is now retailing its range of products in 22 of Northern Ireland’s 38 Tesco stores.
Man assaulted his brother-in-law in Magheraveely pub toilet
A 45-year old farm labourer who assaulted his brother-in-law in a pub toilet has been given 80 hours of community service and ordered to pay £500 compensation.
Local households to be hit by ‘devastating’ welfare cuts
The Fermanagh Citizens Advice Bureau manager has laid bare the devastating impacts of the welfare reforms saying that local unemployment will rise pushing their advice service to the limits.
Derrylin man head-butted pub window three times
A 21-year-old Derrylin man who head-butted the window of the Crowes Nest three times in moments of ‘high emotion’ has been found guilty of disorderly behaviour and fined £150.