Kindness Postbox shortlisted for prestigious award


AN INNOVATIVE kindness project, which started in Fermanagh and has grown across the North and far beyond, has been shortlisted for a major award. The Kindness Postbox was created by local woman Nuala O’Toole to help keep elderly residents connected during the Covid lockdowns and beyond, and to give them “something to smile about.” Started […]

Council Chair looks back on 2022


THE CHAIRMAN of the Council has pledged to ensure that the people of Fermanagh will have a platform for their voices to be heard. In the Chair’s annual end of year address, Cllr Barry McElduff looked back on the last 12 months and outlined his hopes for 2023. Cllr McElduff spoke ensuring that the Council […]

Sadness at passing of ‘happy go lucky’ Don


THE Enniskillen community was left saddened by the passing of one of its ‘much loved characters’ Don [Dominic] Burns. Mr Burns, aged 78 years, formally of Erne Drive, Cornagrade, passed away peacefully at the Millcroft Care Home on Wednesday, surrounded by his family. Born between the bridges in Wellington Place, Don was a ‘proud Enniskillener’ […]

Fermanagh people named on New Year’s Honours list


A NUMBER of Fermanagh people have been recognised in the New Year’s Honours list which was released last night [Thursday]. The annual awards recognises the achievements of people across the UK who have went above and beyond in their contribution to their local communities. One of this year’s recipients is Enniskillen’s Dara McAnulty. The 18-year […]

People with flu and Covid symptoms should stay at home


HEALTH officials have urged the public to stay at home if they develop Covid-19 or flu-like symptoms over the Christmas period. Fermanagh people have been warned to be extremely cautious while out and about shopping, commuting, and socialising this Christmas after a huge spike in Covid and flu cases this month. Mask-wearing on public transport, in shops, […]

Bird flu zones lifted but caution advised


THE bird flu restriction zones in Fermanagh has been lifted but farmers are being warned there is still no room for complacency. Restrictions were brought in last November after the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (H5N1) strain was confirmed at commercial turkey holdings near the border with Co. Monaghan. A similar lifting of restrictions has also […]

Warning over sales scammers


WITH the January sales already underway online, police have issued a safety warning to shoppers to be aware of scammers. In the run up to the festive season Fermanagh police had warned the community to be wary of fraudsters who were out to take advantage of shoppers both in stores and online. The force has […]

Festive boost for county businesses


IT WAS a tough year, particularly for local businesses, but 2022 ended with a buzz in Fermanagh’s county town, with traders enjoying a festive boost to sales. Things are looking positive for the new year ahead, too, with a number of businesses seeking to open new premises in Enniskillen town centre, showing how even in the […]